Wargrave Village Festival 2024

The much anticipated and hugely popular Wargrave Festival retuns this year for three weeks of events in the village.
Along with many other events taking place, St Mary's are hosting several of our own events again this year:
- A concert by The Academy of St Martin in the Fields
- Folk Night
- Butterflies Festival Mother & Child Breakfast
- Ramble & Picnic
- End of Festival Songs of Praise
- Family & Friends BBQ
Many events have sold out, however, please visit the Wargrave Festival website where you will also find details of other activities.
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Monday 17th June
SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST ONLY
This year, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is celebrating the life and legacy of their founder Sir Neville Marriner (1924–2016), and will treat residents of Wargrave with a special ‘not-to-be-missed’ performance.
£125 VIP Sponsors inc. dinner | £50 Gold Patrons | £35 Gold | £25 Silver
6.45 pm doors open | 7.30 pm performance starts
Folk Night
Tuesday 18th June
The Folk Night will feature a mixture of traditional and contemporary music in the charming surroundings of St Mary’s Church Centre. Local band French Collection will once again be appearing along with some special guests.
£12.50
7.30pm performance starts
Butterflies: Festival Mother & Child Breakfast
Wednesday 19th June
A delightful morning for parents, babies and toddlers. This is a chance to relax, meet new families from the village and give your young ones some time to socialise! Come prepared to be spoilt as we treat you to a delicious brunch and lots of craft activities to enjoy with your little ones.
£5
9.30am - 11am
Ramble and Picnic lunch
Sunday 23rd June
Join us for a lovely 4-mile circular ramble across the fields between Ruscombe and Waltham St Lawrence, roughly following the perimeter of what was, until drained in 1820, Ruscombe Lake. Meet outside Ruscombe Church at 12 noon. This ramble will not be suitable for buggies. We shall stop half-way round for a bring-your-own picnic.
FREE - reserve your space
12 noon - 3pm
Family BBQ on Mill Green
Sunday 30th June
Join us for a relaxing BBQ following the Festival Service, to celebrate two weeks of fun and friendship. A BBQ and delicious selection of salads and puddings will be available. There’ll be family games to keep the young and not so young entertained on the Green. Whether you’re single or part of a larger family, you are all really welcome.
£5 Adults | £2 Children
from 12 noon