A BRAND new festival is set to be held in a garden attraction in Cornwall this weekend.
Cornwall Heritage Trust says it is hosting the brand-new festival at The Lost Gardens of Heligan to celebrate Cornwall’s unique and distinct heritage.
Taking place on Saturday, September 16 from 10am – 5pm, the fun-filled day will be packed with an array of hands-on activities and demonstrations showcasing Cornwall’s arts, culture, traditions, and history.
The festival is called Awenek which means Creative in Cornish.
Visitors will be given the chance to explore the gardens and watch demonstrations from historic re-enactors, take part in ‘Make and Take’ activities, listen to Cornish music and enjoy Cornish dancing and storytelling.
There’ll be the chance to have a go at Cornish wrestling, explore an Early Medieval encampment or see the endangered craft of Cornish hedging in action. You can even sit back and watch Ed Rowe, ‘The Kernow King’ regale you with stories of Cornish heroes and heroines or cheer on Cornish warriors in an exciting battle at the end of the day.
The event is included within the garden admission ticket price, and free for Heligan Local Pass and Membership holders.
Cornwall Heritage Trust members can also enjoy free entry to The Lost Gardens of Heligan on this day.
Cornwall Heritage Trust CEO, Cathy Woolcock said: “Cornwall’s heritage sector is a thriving and vibrant community, and it’s really exciting to be able to share the wonderful work it does at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. We’re already expecting over 1000 visitors and tickets are going very quickly, so if you would like to come along we recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you have a place.”
"We're delighted to partner with Cornwall Heritage Trust," said Laura Chesterfield, Head of Visitor Experience at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, "and what better place to bring to life the rich history of Cornwall than at the mysterious and magical Lost Gardens of Heligan."
The festival has been part-funded by FEAST.
Tickets can be booked at www.heligan.com/events/events-at-heligan/awenek-the-great-cornish-heritage-festival/
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