Annual Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction

Sunday 26th May from 6.30pm - Free Entry

From 6.30pm the famous Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction begins. Hundreds gather in the courtyard of the pub to bid for the seasons largest, freshest and greenest Asparagus. All the produce is donated by local growers and Auctioned off by local man Colin Jelfs. In past years thousands of pounds have been raised for the Bretforton Silver band instruments and in 2010 Coutryfile's Adam Henson attended the auction with his camera crew and raised the bids to record amounts.

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Asparafest

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June

Roll up, roll up for a tub-thumping mix of magical music, the freshest of food, fascinating farm & country crafts, frolicsome fun, barrels of beer … and awesome asparagus!

Its chilled atmosphere will make it the top choice for families who fancy being funky. Its location, slap in the heart of England, makes it a doddle to reach from anywhere in the country. Visit the official Asparafest website for more information.

St Leonard's Asparagus Auction and Service

Sunday 2nd June from 6pm

Each year St Leonard's Church in Bretforton holds an evening open air service in the heart of the village followed by an auction of the seasons best and freshest Asparagus.

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National Morris in the Vale Weekend

Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd June

Based at the Fleece Inn , Bretforton for the weekend Morris sides from around the UK gather together to enjoy a weekend of dance in the Vale. Come along to the Fleece Inn on Saturday 22nd June and enjoy a Morrisfest! – Morris Dancing Saturday Lunchtime and Music session Saturday evening.

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Vale Food Festival

Sunday 23rd June

The Fleece Inn supports the Vale Food Festival this year and will be providing the beer tent and bar.

Transition Evesham Vale is planning an exciting list of events in June this year to celebrate the quality, abundance and taste of Vale food. The events include a day-long Food Festival on June 23rd showcasing local food, products and restaurants and the publication of a local food directory. The festival is linked with the National Morris Festival on the 21st - 23rd June. The vibrant Morris dancers bring thousands to Evesham on the third weekend in June every year.

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