Various Nottingham Venues, Nottingham
Between Friday 13th Oct and Sunday 15th Oct 2017
All Ages Event
Food Market
Old Market Square
Friday 13th Oct - Saturday 14th Oct
Friday 11:30 - 21:00
Saturday 11:30 - 17:00
Old Market Square will host a tempting food market full of sweet and savoury treats to coincide with the Beer and Cider Festival weekend. After sampling a few pints up at the Castle, punters can enjoy a selection of dishes to tingle their taste buds including traditional curries and a range of other global cuisines.
This is a free event
Diwali celebrations
Old Market Square
Friday 13th Oct - Saturday 14th Oct
Friday 18:00 - 20:30
Saturday 12:00 - 16:00
To celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, join in this joyous celebration that marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil with art installations, dancers, musicians, workshops and even a 3m high Mechanical elephant.
The Old Market Square will become a feast for the senses on Friday night as the Mechanical elephant processes around the area with Dancers and Dhol players. View the beautiful installations including a focal Rangoli piece, have a personalised poem written by a local poet and pick up a treat at the food market.
On Saturday, there will be the opportunity to have a go at making your own Rangoli tile in a large public workshop. Poets will be present to share stories gathered from community workshops and musicians will perform throughout the day to maintain the celebratory atmosphere.
This is a free event
Nottingham Castle
Thursday 12th Oct - Sunday 15th Oct
The legendary CAMRA Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival returns to the grounds of Nottingham Castle. Sample over 1,000 real ales and ciders, accompanying entertainment. Tickets include a souvenir tankard and drinks voucher.
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