Events

Axbridge Showcase will go ahead on Saturday September 3rd despite weather warnings. We are expecting over 35 historic and classic cars in the Square.

Punch and Judy may be relocated to an indoor venue. Historic 50’/60 and 70’s documents on display in Town Hall Council Chamber, King John’s Hunting Lodge open all afternoon with free entry to National Trust members.

Bands are likely to relocate to Town Hall with CopperHead on at approx 5pm followed by Mayhem at 8pm. All free and free parking. See you there!

This year the Axbridge Showcase is on Saturday 3rd September 2016

The Square, Axbridge, BS26 2AR.
2pm until late

Classic Cars, Classic Bike and Scooter and Military Vehicles

2pm to 6pm in the Square over 50 vehicles on display.
Entries invited.
Download the application form or enter online.
Entries accepted until 20th August 2016

Best Business Competition

The showcase committee would like to invite the businesses of Axbridge to participate in the Axbridge showcase this year.

We would like you to dress the front of your business in a 60’s / 70’s theme. We would appreciate your house being ready for judging Saturday morning of the showcase. The winner will be announced on Showcase afternoon.

If you would like to take part please fill in this form.
Entries accepted until 27th Aug 2016

Best Dressed Private House

There is also a competition for the best dressed private house in a 60’s / 70’s theme. There is also be a prize for best dressed male, female and child. Come and join in the fun dressed in the style of 1960’s/70’s fashion and you might win a prize.
If you would like to take part please fill in this form..

Timetable

from 2.00pm
(exact timetable will be available from 1st Aug)

• 1.30pm Classic Vehicles arrive and park up
• 2.00pm All day Cider festival in the Town Hall
• 2.30pm Parade of the Axbridge Sea Cadets
• 2.40pm Punch and Judy show and Storytelling by The Church Steps
• 3.10 Morris Dancers in the Square
• 3.20pm Punch and Judy show and Storytelling by The Church Steps
• 3.45 Morris Dancers in the Square
• 4.00pm Local band Copperhead
• 6.00pm Dispersal for free eve entertainment
• Music of the ’60s and ’70s during the afternoon until 6.30
• 60’s & 70’s themed cafe – Mods and rockers with a dash of flower power.
• Historic Axbridge documents of the 1960/70’s in the Council Chamber Town Hall 2pm til 5pm
• Classic cars depart 6pm approx.
• Live music from local Band Mayhem in the Town Hall from 8pm. Free entry – doors open at 7.30pm. Hear Mayhem at https://soundcloud.com/johogg1962

from 10.30 am
Themed cafe in Town Hall selling teas, coffee, cakes, light lunches and cream teas.

from 7.30pm
Live music in the evening in the Town Hall.

There will be a road closure in the Square from 1.30pm until 7pm.
Plenty of free car parking. No stalls this year.

Sponsored and hosted by Axbridge Chamber of Commerce.

Sponsored by

Find out more at

www.axbridgeshowcase.co.uk

Axbridge Chamber Win The Best Float in The Axbridge Carnival with Quality

Hot on the heals of the successful Axbridge showcase the Chamber put together a float for this year’s Axbridge Carnival. Their hard efforts paid off with a show stopping entry for the theme of adverts with Quality Street through the ages. The Chamber proudly were presented with first prize for their simple but effective float.The crowds watching loved the free sweets being thrown to them when going through the square. The team on the float showed great restraint while being judged as not many were eaten and most were given away.

A small team put together the float a big thank you t to Jess and Linda from the Crown who did the art work and sweets, Pat Filer from the Parsonage B and B who coordinated it all and Pete and Liz Scott from Moorland Farm who provided the tractor and trailer. The winning cups can be viewed at the Crown pub in Axbridge where they are being proudly displayed.

Axbridge Showcase 2015 went all 1940’s to celebrate VJ day

The Axbridge Chamber of Commerce worked hard to raise funds to put on the showcase this year so they could show what a wonderful place Axbridge it is to work and socialise in.

The Axbridge Chamber of Commerce Showcase committee can be very proud of the spectacular free entertainment they put together for the day and evening. This year’s theme made it extra special by celebrating V J day featuring a 1940’s theme.

The event was focused around the Medieval square in Axbridge. The day started with the Farmers Market and arrival of the military vehicles. The Mayor and Carnival Princess officially opened the day with a peel of bells from the church, which was then followed by a fantastic parade by the Axbridge and Cheddar Sea Cadets.

The day included appearances by The Morris Men, Punch and Judy, Messy Church and Voices of Axbridge. The museum and display of Historic documents were also popular with the visitors. The highlight of the day’s events was the arrival of the Classic Cars, what a treat for the car enthusiasts.