About the Event:

Celebrate the vibrant works of local artisans, groups and residents at the Ellesmere Summer Festival! Spread throughout the town, the festivities will be centered around the picturesque canal wharf and historic canal workshops.

The festival kicks off with n Artisan market at the Market Hall on Scotland Street, starting at 10:00 AM. Admission is free. Stroll down to the canal side to admire the canal traders in their decorated narrow boats, offering traditional cheeses, chutneys, and fine examples of canal ware. Beware of the Pirate Boat and its unruly crew!

🎉 Ellesmere Summer Festival 2025 🎉
Saturday 19th July | 10am – 8pm | Ellesmere Town Centre

Get ready for a full day of sunshine, community spirit, and creative celebration as Ellesmere lights up for the return of its biggest summer event!

🌟 Festival Highlights:
🛶 Canal Boat Experiences – Relax and explore Ellesmere’s stunning waterside on charming canal boat tours.
⚙️ Ellesmere Yard Open Day – Discover the inner workings of this historic site with live demos and local heritage insights.
🎨 Art Exhibition in the Market Hall – A showcase of local creativity, from bold canvases to fine detail.
🤝 Community Group Showcases – Meet the groups shaping our town and celebrate their passion and projects.
🎪 Live Music, Street Performers & Free Family Fun – Entertainment across town all day long!
🍔 Food, Drink & Makers Market – Eat, browse, and shop your way through a buzzing street market of regional talent.

🌼 Let’s Get Floral – Ellesmere’s Summer Window Competition!
This year, we’re turning the whole town into a blooming masterpiece with our Summer Window Competition – open to all local businesses!
🗓️ Running from 1st July to 30th August, windows and shopfronts will be judged on their floral flair, whether that’s stunning planters, bright baskets, or creative in-store displays.
💻 Public votes will take place via the Ellesmere Pulse Digital Town Hub, and winners will be selected over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
💷 Prizes up for grabs:
🥇 1st – £100 | 🥈 2nd – £50 | 🥉 3rd – £25
Let’s get colourful, quirky, and totally bloomin’ brilliant – inside and out!

📍 Location: Market Street, The Square, Cross Street & beyond
🎟️ Free Entry | Family & Dog Friendly

📱 Follow @EllesmereConnect and @DiscoverEllesmere for updates, maps, and the full festival schedule!

Saturday, September 19th

What’s on Where

	Saturday 19th July 2025
Market Hall	Market Hall Open & Art Exhibition 10am to 4pm
Wharf Head	Food and Drink traders outdoor market 10am to 4pm
Canal Side	Traders
Boat Yard	open
Scotland Street
Oteley Estate	Farm Shop & Cafe Open

More details to follow !