Held for the first time since 2019, the Brownhills Canal Festival is back for 2021 with floating traders, trade stalls and much more.
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Organised by the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust, the event takes place on Saturday September 18 and Sunday September 19 and is free to enter.
LHCRT communications, events and membership director Christine Howles said:
“We are bringing back the Brownhills Canal Festival after a few years’ absence, with the last event hosted by Birmingham Canal Navigations Society in 2019.
“We were approached by Brownhills resident (and LHCRT member) Malcolm Littler, who asked if we could help arrange the festival
“As Brownhills is at the top end of the Lichfield Canal it made sense for us to help out, promote Brownhills as a canal town, raise awareness of the link the Lichfield Canal will bring to the canal network and to Brownhills, and create a fun weekend for everyone.
“Traditionally held in the summer, we have chosen September for the event.”
As well as trading boats and stalls selling everything from homemade fudge to hard-carved goods, they’ll be an array of historic boats on show and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
To join in the fun, just head to Silver Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6DZ this weekend between 10am-4pm.