Watercress Festival
to
Town Centre
Alresford Watercress Festival is a not-for-profit enterprise raising money for many local groups and charities. All profits from the festival are donated straight back to the local community. Every year, on the third Sunday in May, the streets of this Georgian town are closed to traffic to transform the town into a family-friendly FREE festival. (*parking charges apply). The festival opens with a cavalcade at 10:00 and closes at 16:00. From street markets, food & drink stalls, cookery demonstrations with renown world class chefs, the Hampshire Farmers Market, a "Kids Zone" featuring Circus Skills, there really is something for everyone. For many, the highlight of the day is the Watercress Eating Championship, which takes place at 13:00 on the main stage - a must-see event hosted by our very own redoubtable Paul Rees, keeping the participants in order and the crowd in stitches.