Electric Spank

Headlining Saturday night this year, we have the amazing Electric Spank. Bringing with them funk and soul by the bucket load, you’ll recognise a few funky classics as well and …

The Kahunas

Get ready to tap those toes, we are thrilled to announce that we are being joined by Indie-Folk-Dance duo, The Kahunas on Saturday night of Hatherleigh Festival. From 8:00PM Saturday …

Energia Samba Band

The ultimate act to kickstart your festive groove, Energia, as their name suggests bring energy and vibrancy to any event they come to. Pop along to The Town Square on …

Lionstar

Another set of familiar faces, Lionstar have earned a well deserved soft spot in the hearts of many Hatherlonians! Having toured with the likes of UB40, this Reggae-funk band are …

Dave Holwill

Wonderfully eccentric, wonderfully weird and wonderfully Dave! Dave has played many a set in Hatherleigh in his time. We’re really not sure what to promise here but his sets have …

Tony Miller

Playing a mix of covers and original material, solo artist Tony Miller will be joining us on Saturday Afternoon.  Saturday – Town Square

Food In The Square

After the success of last year and back by popular demand the Festival will lay on its very own fine Street Food cuisine headed up by former Chilli Festival Winner …

Sophie Rosa, Viloin

Sophie Rosa first garnered attention after winning the Second Prize and Audience Prize at the 2nd Manchester International Violin Competition 2011. She has performed across the UK, broadcast for BBC …

George Todica, Piano

[NOT Sunday at 3pm – programme is incorrect] George Todica plays works to include: Mozart – Piano Sonata in A minor, K.310, E. Grieg – Holberg Suite, M. Ravel – …

Trio Exe (Clarinet, Cello and Piano)

We’re delighted to welcome Trio Exe – Clarinet – Nick White, Cello – Hilary Boxer and Piano – Alex Wilson – play pieces from Beethoven, Brahms and Bruch. Morning concert …

Centenary Peace Concert

A fantastic evening of entertainment at the Community Centre. The Hatherleigh History Society WWI Project brings to a conclusion the ‘Commemorations’ with a fitting tribute to the ‘Peace Celebrations’ held …

Hatherleigh Community Eco Share Event

Following on from Hatherleigh’s first Community Eco Share event earlier this year we are pleased to host the second in our beautiful church. This time, along with sharing/learning tips on …

Mosaics by Deb Laing-Trengove

Deb gets her inspiration and often her materials from the Hatherleigh landscape. New and recycled tiles are hand cut to create mosaics that reflect the history and natural environment of …

Hatherleigh Makers

Hatherleigh Makers is a group of enthusiastic artists and craft people from Hatherleigh, invited by potter Jane Payne to exhibit their wares in the Pottery. Items for sale include sea …

Salar Gallery – INSPIRED BY THE WORD

Three artists taking part are: Rose Hunter of ‘Proseprints’ whose unique hand-painted lino-prints are inspired by powerful poems by Devon poets and explore our relationship with nature, from childhood memories …

Playful Print Fun with Proseprints

Sponsored by Charlesworth Nicholl & Co Be inspired by nature, design colourful bookmarks using a simple relief-print technique, cut-out stencils and metallic pens and pencils. It’s lots of fun and you …

DJ’s in the Square

Kicking off this year’s Festival music in the Town Square, local DJs Steve Attfield and Heavy Stylus have line-ups that will be sure to create an amazing atmosphere and have …

Drum Workshop

Sponsored by NJB Automotive Services Ltd. Come learn to drum the Samna beat with the Energia Samba band. Energia will first run a drum workshop and then soon after 1pm …

Drop-in Willow Weaving

Sponsored by Richard Tidball Insurance Services Join in our drop-in willow flower weaving workshop to make beautiful flowers to brighten up the town run by Elizabeth Gard. 11am-5pm |  Town …

Jealousy and the Cat

Jealousy and the Cat are predominantly a classic rock covers band, with some soul, glam and heavy metal disco thrown in! We strive to inject our own style into every …

Entertainingly Different

Entertainingly Different have entertained, excited and enthused Hatherleigh Festival audiences in the past with their workshops and performances and this year they make a welcome return, this time in the …

Craft Tent

From 11am onwards | Town Square  Sponsored by One Market Street Cafe Paint your own bird box and make a beautiful home for the birds in your garden or come …

Rising Stars Drama

Rising Stars present a dramatic half hour! Showcasing their theatrical talents, the students perform a selection of monologues and duologues and show off their comedic skills with an improv performance. …

Al Brown – Multimedia Artist

Al Brown is a Multimedia Artist based in Pilton, North Devon. Gaining inspiration from local beaches, coastline & Exmoor National Park. Al Brown I Originally studied graphics and art in …

The Hummingbirds

Sponsored by Hatherleigh Motor Services The Hummingbirds are a professional, close harmony trio delivering cleverly perfected harmonies through ‘Modern Vintage – Swing’. They perform classic style arrangements with a modern …

Meeting Minutes and Info – 2019

Minutes and other information from the Hatherleigh Festival Committee. If you are interested in getting involved with the Festival please do contact us. Constitution Festival Committee Minutes 16 Jan 2019 …

Diving For Pearls

Sponsored by The Tally Ho! Diving for Pearls is a band of massively experienced musicians, who meld styles, genres, and influences into their own sonically rich and full sound. An …

The Strange and the Beautiful

The Strange and the Beautiful

Sponsored by Hatherleigh Pottery A six piece band playing original songs with an alt folk groove. Their songs have been aired on local and international radio. The Strange and the …

Vince Lee

Vince Lee

Sponsored by The Tally Ho! Vince Lee has been a mainstay of the South West’s music scene for over 30 years. An authentic, virtuoso blues guitarist and singer whose band …

Indigo Workshop

Drop-in indigo workshop

Do you have a favourite pair of blue jeans? Then you already love indigo. Indigo is a blue dye known to go back 6,000 years. In its natural form it …

Soulcraft

Sponsored by Dunbia The nucleus of Soul Craft was formed in the spring of 2014 in a studio just off the A361 in Knowstone – Copse Corner Studio. Their intention …

Goose Running Festival

New for 2018 and fresh off the back of the success of the Sheep Ahoy! competition we thought it would be great to do something similar but make it a …

Hatherleigh Memories – Films & Talk

A number of films from the Hatherleigh History Archives will be shown and disucssed in a relaxed and friendly environment. An opportunity to listen to memories being shared from yesteryear …

Moth hunters in the Churchyard

We’ll be setting up professional equipment to lure the moths in overnight. Pop by the Churchyard on Sunday morning to see what moths we have caught close up – we …

Ukulele Workshop

Not so many years ago Festival ran a Ukulele workshop which in a small way led to the Ukulele Bashers forming. Well, by popular demand, time for another one. All …

Silver Band Concert

The Hatherleigh Silver Band will be playing in the Town Square Saturday afternoon for a full concert and fresh on the back of yet more National success we are in …

Josie Lloyd

An exhibition of pen and ink, and watercolours by Josie Lloyd     The Workshop Studio, 43 Market Street

Lino Cut

Lino cut workshop, come and make a lino print. Not suitable for under 15 years as sharp tools are involved. Materials provided.   Sunday 10am-12pm | The Workshop Studio, 43 Market …