The second annual canal-side festival at the award-winning Middlewood Locks neighbourhood in Salford is returning next month with fun-packed programme for all the family.
From 2pm – 10pm on Saturday, May 10, crowds can enjoy a daytime market, children’s interactive workshops, face painting, live music with performances from The Ski Band and others, a pop-up pub and street food vendors, water-based activities, as well as a spectacular fire display at dusk.
Key highlights will include a giant Canadian goose puppet celebrating the abundance of waterside wildlife at Middlewood Locks, and a unique speaking and listening bike, recording stories about memories of the canal.
Street food vendors will include Taka Taka Mama, Gingers Ice Cream Emporium and Adams & Rose Bar.
The Makers market will be back bringing together local makers, artisans, performers and creators selling a range of beautiful products such as jewellery, plants, artwork, clothes and produce.
The Canal & River Trust will also be hosting explorer’s activities for families, and children from the local St Philip’s CE Primary School have been working with artists to make decorative items for the event which will be displayed amongst the trees within the landscaping.
Visitors will be able to jump on board rafted canoes for water-based activities and a live DJ set with mesmerising fire and sound installation will provide for a fabulous sunset finale.
The festival is being made possible through sponsorship from Scarborough Group International, the developer and custodian of Middlewood Locks, and Get Living, the build-to-rent operator. Produced in collaboration with the outdoor events production team at Walk the Plank, the event is also supported by Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal Society and Canal & River Trust with funding from GMCA.
Mayor of Salford, Paul Dennett, who will officially launch the event, said: “I am thrilled to be able to attend Middlewood Locks Fest and kick off proceedings this year. The event is a fantastic example of community engagement with a day packed with fun things to do for all the family and the local community.
“We are grateful to SGI and all organisations for their support in making this an annual event for the people of Salford and we truly hope that it continues for many years to come.”
Further details for Middlewood Fest can be found at: Middlewood-locks.co.uk
