The Gorey Fete returns to Jersey but with a few surprises

A silent disco and a children's fancy dress competition will be introduced to the event this year alongside the usual spaghetti eating, beach games, entertainment, music and food. Credit: ITV Channel

The Gorey Fete returns to Jersey today (Friday 16 August) but with a few added surprises.

A silent disco and a children's fancy dress contest will be introduced to the event, alongside the usual spaghetti eating competition, beach games, entertainment, music and food.

The fancy dress contest will replace the traditional Bonnie Baby competition.

The family-friendly event raises money for charities each year and this year will donate money to All Matters Neurodiverse Jersey, Healing Wave, Diabetes Jersey and Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Here is what you need to know:

  • 10am-Gates open

  • 11am-Guitarist, Mark Sims

  • 12pm- Disney Singalong Princesses

  • 1pm- Parade of Diniatires to the stage

  • 1:15pm- Pip & Percy, Castle Explorers, Storytime by Children Entertainer

  • 2pm- Fancy dress competition

  • 2.30pm- Singer and songwriter, Jasmine Derrien

  • 3.30pm - TAB Band

  • 4pm- Female choir, Hot Bananas

  • 5pm- Folk music band, Parish 13

  • 6pm-Band Juniper

  • 7.30pm - Spaghetti Eating Competition

  • 8pm- Yard of Ale Competition

  • 8.45pm- Jersey band, Snake Oil

  • 10.30pm- Fireworks display

Tickets are free for children under five, £3 for children aged between five and 15 and £7 for those aged 16 and over.

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