Warminster will host a ‘bigger than ever’ Christmas celebration this month, with a three-day event including lights, a market and entertainment.
The free event will feature a light switch-on, a spotlight on local traders as well as entertainment, food and drink and more than 150 market stalls.
Celebrations begin on Friday 27th November, when the High Street will close for the light switch-on event from 5pm to 7pm. Food, drink, dancing, music and performances will lead up to the lights being switched on at 6pm.
On Saturday 28th November, independent businesses and local traders will take centre stage, with entertainment pop-ups including popular local artists Seren, Jane Bennett and Rock Choir around the town encouraging visitors to shop locally.
The Warminster Independent Christmas Market will run from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 29th November across the High Street, Market Place and Civic Centre. The fully booked event will bring together a record mix of more than 150 stalls and food and drink vendors, drawing thousands of visitors.
Warminster Mayor Jack Jones said, “Christmas is always a special time in Warminster, and I’m incredibly excited that this year we’re making our celebrations bigger than ever with three days of events across the town.
“At the heart of the weekend is bringing our community together while supporting the fantastic independent businesses and traders that contribute so much to Warminster throughout the year.
“From the Christmas lights and entertainment on Friday to shopping locally on Saturday and a record-breaking Independent Christmas Market on Sunday, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
“I’d encourage residents and visitors to come into town, bring their families and friends, support our local businesses and help us create a fantastic festive atmosphere. With more than 150 stalls at Sunday’s market alone, this promises to be a brilliant weekend and a wonderful way to begin Christmas in Warminster.”
The weekend will also launch the popular Christmas Window Competition and Christmas loyalty card scheme, both designed to encourage visits to Warminster throughout the run-up to Christmas.
For more information or if you are an entertainer looking to take part, email events@warminster-tc.gov.uk.
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