Wednesday 30th October 2013
Anita Manning and James Lewis pic courtesy
www.bbc.co.uk and BBC's Antiques Road Trip Show

Chesterfield is a market town and proud of it! And you are invited to come and celebrate all that the markets have to offer during this three-day festival, where there really is something for everyone!

THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER

FESTIVAL BARGAIN HUNT & AUCTION
On Thursday 31st October, there is a Festival Bargain Hunt and Auction with two of BBC Bargain Hunt's resident experts, Anita Manning and James Lewis (pictured below).



Starting at 10am through to 12 noon, the Festival Bargain Hunt, sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors, will see Anita and James each lead a team - James will lead the Mayor's team and Anita will lead a team from Banner Jones Solicitors to track down the best bargains.

Purchases will then be auctioned off in the afternoon, outside the Market Pub in New Square at 1:30pm - and all the money raised will be donated to the Mayor's Appeal.

FLEA MARKET WITH A 1940s THEME
Also on Thursday 31st October, from 9am to 4pm, rummage through the stalls at one of the biggest flea markets in the country. Who knows, you might even find a hidden treasure or a priceless antique! Enjoy 40s music, entertainment and exhibits, and meet the stall holders in fancy dress.

Why not dress up as well, the more the merrier!


WARTIME REFRESHMENTS
And before, after or as you shop in the day's 1940s Flea Market, why not visit Java on Stephenson Place, for a traditional wartime afternoon tea served in their upstairs room, which will also be decorated in a 1940s wartime theme.
The traditional fayre will be available from 8.30am to 5pm.

FRIDAY 1st NOVEMBER

CHESTERFIELD & DISTRICT CAMRA MARKET BEER FESTIVAL
sponsored by GF Tomlinson

Featuring over 35 beers from Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, including one called Tomlinson's Tipple, specially brewed for the Beer Festival sponsor. Cider and country wines also available.



The 'Battle of the Beers' challenge returns with our best local breweries going head to head in an exclusive competition to find the best new brew! This is the first event to be held in the newly refurbished Market Hall Assembly Rooms.

Ploughman's lunches and sandwiches available at all sessions, provided by Davidson's Cheese Factory.

With entertainment on the Saturday night by Whiskey Bob Shaker. There will be two Beer Festival sessions per day, the lunchtime session from 11am to 4pm and the evening session from 6.30pm to 11pm.

Tickets are are available to buy in advance from Chesterfield Visitor Information, Tel: 01246 345777 or on the door subject to availability and are priced at £1 for the lunchtime session and £3 for the evening (glasses are available to hire or buy).

CHILDREN'S MARKET
Calling all budding traders between the ages of 3 and 14 (accompanied by an adult over 18).

Come along kids and be a market trader for a day! Boost your pocket money and sell your unwanted toys and books, and clothes that no longer fit.

Stalls are available free of charge on a first come, first serve basis and need to be pre-booked by calling the Markets Department on 01246 345999.

If you prefer buying to selling, come and browse the stalls for new toys, books or clothes. You're sure to find a bargain. See us on the central walkway in Market Place from 10am to 4pm.

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy a variety of entertainment that will keep the children amused.

Walkabout characters will roam the Market Place, plus other entertainment including balloon animals, circus skills, bubbles etc from 10am to 3pm.

CHILDREN'S ART COMPETITION
Draw and colour at the Chesterfield Action for Arts Forum market stall (materials provided), and enter your finished masterpiece in the competition.



There are three age categories:

• 7 and under
• 8 to 11 year olds
• 12 to 16 year olds

and there are prizes for each category.

Find the stall next to the Pump in the Market Place. Competition takes place from 10am to 1.30pm with judging at 2pm.

CUPCAKE DECORATING
When you've finished your masterpiece in the Art Competition, visit the stall next door and try your hand at decorating a cupcake courtesy of the Chesterfield Food Co-operative who will be there from 10am to 3pm.

SATURDAY 2nd NOVEMBER

2nd DAY of the CHESTERFIELD & DISTRICT CAMRA MARKET BEER FESTIVAL
sponsored by GF Tomlinson

JUST A TASTE MARKET
Are you aware of the wide variety of food available in Chesterfield?

Take a walk down the central aisle of Market Place and you'll be surprised at what you find.

Italian cuisine on offer at Calabria and Lambarellis, traditional British fayre at Aubergine and The Galleon Steakhouse, Spanish food at the Casa Hotel's 2 AA rosette award winning Cocina Restaurant and lots more!

Try just a taste of what they have on offer from 10am to 4pm.

CHESTERFIELD GHOST WALK
Take a 1-1/2 hour trip into Chesterfield's Twilight Zone, if you dare!

The walk starts at 6.30pm from outside the Visitor Information Centre in Rykneld Square.

Tickets are Adults £4, Children £2 (no concession for over 60s), booking essential and are available from the Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01246 345777/8.

CHESTERFIELD CAKE BAKING COMPETITION
sponsored by Jacksons the Bakers Ltd
Chelsea has its buns, Bakewell has its Pudding, Chesterfield has its???

So, now's YOUR chance to create a Chesterfield Cake and bring it along to the Chesterfield Market Hall on the day. They will be judged by a panel including the Mayor of Chesterfield and Trevor Jackson representing the sponsors, Jacksons the Bakers Ltd, and then be sold off to raise money for the Mayor's Appeal.

Please note you do need to register your entry in advance for this event either online at www.chesterfieldfestival.co.uk or by visiting the Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre.

There are two age categories - under 16s and 16 and over - and the winner of each will receive a hamper provided by Jacksons.

Judging will be from 10am to 11am and followed by a Cake Sale from 11am to 2pm.

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