Excitement is building as the countdown to Gainsborough’s Christmas Lights Festival begins.
There's just one week before the annual event takes place, and all attractions and stalls have been finalised.
The spectacular event, which runs over 15 and 16 November, is organised by West Lindsey District Council with support from Gainsborough Town Council and is sponsored by local businesses: Gainsborough Building Services, Elm Cottage, Elite Signs and The Egg Stop, Heapham.
The two-day event includes an exciting full festive programme including live music in Market Place over both days, and local schools, choirs and community groups taking centre stage. Music will also be provided by a DJ on Friday evening, and on Saturday with live bands, Bikraley and Back Chat Brass, bringing this dazzling event to a close.
There will also be a vintage funfair, and the Giant Snow Globe, which proved so popular last year. Rides are 50p each (sold as £2 tokens). Tokens can be purchased on the day at the booth in the Market Place. 50% of funfair proceeds will go to The Brain Tumour Charity, this year’s chosen charity by West Lindsey District Council Chairman, Cllr Stephen Bunney.
Beat the queues on the day with advanced token sales available from Saturday 9 November from Alfie’s Deli in the Market Place, open Monday to Saturday 8am to 4.30pm and Sundays, 10am to 4pm.
Street entertainers will be mingling among the crowds over both days, and there will be festive market stalls offering a variety of food, drink and gifts; and Santa’s Post Box will be there to ensure everyone gets the chance to get their letters to North Pole in plenty of time.
Festive market stalls can be found on Market Street and Church Street offering a variety of food, drink and Christmas gifts.
Market Street will be closed to passing traffic for the entirety of the event.
Cllr Lesley Rollings, Deputy Leader of the Council and Chairman of Prosperous Communities at West Lindsey District Council, said:
“Everything is in place now to ensure the event is another spectacular success and I like many other people am looking forward to the start of the festival in just two weeks’ time. I look forward to seeing you all down there.”
Car Parking is FREE from 6pm on Friday 15 November and all day Saturday 16 November in Council-owned car parks for the event. Please note – parking fees still apply before 6pm on Friday 15 November.
Please see our Council Owned Car Parks page.
Event timings: Friday 15 November, 4pm to 8pm, Saturday 16 November, 12pm to 8pm.
For more information visit Discover Gainsborough’s website. For regular updates follow Discover Gainsborough on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Double up on your festive cheer and head over to Marshall’s Yard as they launch Christmas with their festive themed extravaganza with live music and entertainment including the amazing Spark Drummers. Browse stalls selling gifts, food and drinks, plus children’s amusements and more!
For more information visit Marshall’s Yard’s website.
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