Whittlesey Festival is a huge success

The Whittlesey Festival on Sunday 13 September was a huge success, with excellent feedback all round. Visitors came from far and wide, neighbouring towns and cities and even someone who was on holiday from Australia.

The Black Eagles at the Whittlesey Festival | "byAKEW"for Whittlesey Festival Committee

placeholder image — The Black Eagles at the Whittlesey Festival | "byAKEW"for Whittlesey Festival Committee

The day started with a colourful, vibrant parade from Broad Street to the Market Square with the magnificent sound of the Tri-Counties Pipes and Drums filling the air. Leading the way, they were followed by The Starlite Twirlettes majorettes along with many other local community groups. Thank you to all who took part and to everyone who cheered on the parade and waved flags as it passed by. After the Mayor of Whittlesey, Cllr. Alex Miscandlon officially opened the event it was smiles all the way as everyone enjoyed the performances on the Market Square, Church Yard Green and in St Mary’s Church. The streets were lined with an amazing display of over 100 vintage vehicles, together with numerous stalls to suit all tastes.

Other popular attractions were the Craft Fair and the Festival Schools Art Competition in the Whittlesey library which will remain on display until noon on Friday 25th September during library opening times.

Tri-Counties Pipes and Drums | "byAKEW"for Whittlesey Festival Committee

Marija Lysak, festival committee member said “We want to say a special thanks to all our sponsors and advertisers, it’s only with their support that we can provide some of the rides and attractions free or subsidised on the day. Our Sponsors include:

The Whittlesey Town Council, Fenland District Council, Whittlesey Charity, Whittlesey Festival Committee, DFDS, Royal British Legion, APMS, Plas Solutions, Whittlesey Independent Funeral Services, The Glass Slipper, The Lock Shop, The Little Tea Room, Manor Packaging, Cadman Sporting, The 55 group, DCS, Vesuvio, S. Cook Autobody Ltd, The Emporium, Green Be Mobile, St Andrews Masonic Lodge, JMS Transport, The Conifers Guest House and Discovering Whittlesea magazine.

Thank you to everyone that came to the festival or helped in some way to make it a memorable day.

For more photos of the day visit our Facebook page Whittlesey Festival 2026

The date to save in your calendars for next year’s festival is Sunday 12 September 2027, See you there. “