Events & Activities in Ware
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Friday 20th June – Ware Country Market
Weekly Country Market with plenty of goods on offer from local bakers, producers and makers all under one roof. Fridays from 9am – 12 noon. At Leaside Church and Community Centre, High Street, Ware, SG12 9BT.
Friday 20th June – Board Games Club
Weekly adult Board Games Club at Ware Library, High Street, Ware, every Friday 2pm – 3.30pm. Meet new people and bring out your competitive streak. Until at least end of September 2025.
Saturday 21st June – Artisan Craft Fair
Folk and Bespoke aims to bring you something different, they aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. This Artisan Craft Fair is on Saturday 21st June from 10am – 3pm, with free entry, at Ware Drill Hall, 17 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP.
Sunday 22nd June – Summer Concert: Lulu And The Hullabaloos
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 22nd June from 3pm – 5pm.
Saturday 28th June – Summer Fair
Summer fair with BBQ, free entertainment, free entry, inflatables, stalls and crafts. Saturday 28th June from 11.30am – 3pm. At Sacred Heart Primary School, Broadmeads, Ware, SG12 9HY.
Saturday 28th June – Ware Ukulele
Join the Ware Ukulele Group’s 10th Birthday celebrations. Featuring special guests and a setlist of songs special to them from the last decade, as well as brand new repertoire and a few surprises along the way. This family friendly event will also have special guests, refreshments, bar and raffle. Saturday 28th June from 2pm, at Ware Drill Hall, Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP. To book click here
Sunday 29th June – Mentley Farm Lavender: Open Day
Join Louise from Mentley Farm for a wonderful Family Day in the Lavender Fields. Enjoy a relaxing day surrounded by stunning lavender fields, featuring artisan stalls showcasing unique local crafts, a BBQ and delicious cakes and treats along with entertainment for all ages. They even have a wonderful fun dog show so come along and bring your pooches, a chair or blanket and enjoy the day. At Mentley Farm Lavender, Mentley Lane West, Great Munden, Ware, SG11 1TW. Sunday 29th June from 10am – 3pm.
Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July – Ware Boat Festival and Carnival
This year’s IWA Canalway Cavalcade, will have stalls, food vendors, a bar, boats and boating events, children’s rides, face painters, live bands and performers, children’s activities, ice cream vans and everything else that makes up Cavalcade. Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July
Sunday 6th July – Summer Concert: Ware Brass
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 6th July from 3pm – 5pm.
Friday 11th and Saturday 12th July – Heroes and villains
Get ready for the most dramatic, dazzling, and downright devious performances from stage and screen. Heroes and villains will go head-to-head in an electrifying concert packed with show-stopping numbers from Broadway and the West End. At Ware Drill Hall, Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP. Friday 11th July from 7.30pm, Saturday 12th July from 2.30pm and 7.30pm. To book click here
Saturday 12th July – Braughing Fair and Wheelbarrow Race
Braughing Fair and Wheelbarrow Race is on Saturday 12th July from 12 noon – 6pm, a fantastic day of fun, racing, and community spirit. A day packed with entertainment, races, and family fun.
Sunday 13th July – Summer Concert: Twist of Rock
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 13th July from 3pm – 5pm and 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
Tuesday 15th July – In conversation with Katy Watson
Katy Watson, author of the Three Dahlias series, will be at Ware Library, High Street, Ware, SG12 9BA, to celebrate the publication of her new novel A Deadly Night in the Theatre and 100 years of Hertfordshire Libraries. To book click here
Saturday 19th July – Artisan Craft Fair
Folk and Bespoke aims to bring you something different, they aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. This Artisan Craft Fair is on Saturday 19th July from 10am – 3pm, with free entry, at Ware Drill Hall, 17 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP.
Sunday 19th July – Farmers’ Market
Monthly Farmers Market at Tudor Square, Ware, SG12 9XF, with an array of stalls offering quality food and drink, made locally by small independent producers and businesses. Held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, every market will have a twist or theme. Pop by and pick up something delicious, enjoy food demonstrations and live music. Sunday from 10am – 1pm. Not on in July, August or December.
Sunday 20th July – Food Festival
Celebrating fantastic local food and produce at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Free entry, with live music, entertainment and free children’s face painting. Sunday 20th July from 12 noon – 4pm.
Thursday 24th July – Bus Pass Party
Join Ware Town Council at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL, for bingo with music by Ware Brass with refreshments. Tickets £1 available at Ware Priory. Thursday 24th July from 7pm.
Saturday 26th July – Ware Town Fringe
Get ready for a whirlwind of laughter and melodies at the Ware Town Fringe, proudly presented by Southern Maltings Art Centre as part of the annual Ware festival. A spectacular showcase of top-notch comedy and sensational live music, featuring the finest talents from the local scene. With a diverse programme guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and set your soul ablaze with rhythm. At Southern Maltings. Kibes Lane, Ware, SG12 7BS. Saturday 26th July from 2pm – 11pm. For further information and to book click here
Monday 28th July – School Holiday Activity: Archery
Test your aim and have a go at archery. Suitable for all ages, turn up and give it a go. Monday 28th July from 12 noon – 4pm. At Ware Priory, The Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL.
Thursday 31st July – Climbing Wall
Turn up and have a go on the climbing wall at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. All participants must weigh over 23kg and under 114kg to take part. Thursday 31st July from 12 noon – 4pm.
Saturday 2nd August – Summer Fete
Join Ashwood Care Home, Dickenson Way, Ware, SG12 7BU, on Saturday 2nd August from 2pm, for an afternoon of sunshine, fun, and community spirit at this annual Summer Fete. Variety of stalls to explore, tasty BBQ treats, Live music to keep the vibes going and a raffle bursting with amazing prizes. Bring your friends and family for a fantastic day in the garden.
Sunday 3rd August – Summer Concert: Barry Sapsford’s Swing Orchestra
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 3rd August from 3pm – 5pm.
Sunday 10th August – Summer Concert: Steel Pan In Motion
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 10th August from 3pm – 5pm.
Saturday 16th August – Music and Motors
Ware’s best classic car and music event, returns to Tudor Square for its 17th year. As ever, they present a selection of local performers playing short acoustic sets and they endeavour to have a display of interesting “motors” brought along by their owners. Music and Motors is a community organised event supported by the Ware Town Council. Saturday 16th August from 12 noon – 5pm.
Sunday 24th August – Summer Concert: Lip Service Brass Band
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 24th August from 3pm – 5pm
Sunday 7th September – Summer Concert: Ware Brass
Free Summer Concert taking place on the back lawn at Ware Priory, High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome, the Priory bar will be available. Sunday 7th September from 3pm – 5pm.
Saturday 20th September – Artisan Craft Fair
Folk and Bespoke aims to bring you something different, they aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. This Artisan Craft Fair is on Saturday 20th September from 10am – 3pm, with free entry, at Ware Drill Hall, 17 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP.
Sunday 28th September – Pop Up Market
Makers and Bakers Pop Up Market at Dane End Christmas Tree Farm, High View, Farm Green End Lane, Dane End, Ware, SG12 OFF. Market stalls, live music, workshops and a wonderful cafe. Sunday 28th September from 10am – 3pm.
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November – Christmas Winterfest Market
This Christmas Winterfest Market at the Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane, Ware, SG12 7BS, is always early and always a hit. This year it is on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November. This bumper market will be run across two floors, and will showcase local high-quality art, local farmers produce and crafts, Christmas decorations and wreaths, toys, books, jewellery, handcrafted homeware and other small, local boutique businesses. Mini-Christmas photoshoots of you and your family in magical Christmas scenes will be available. Food and drinks also available including mulled wine and mince pies. Entry is a donation of £1.
Saturday 20th December – Artisan Craft Fair
Folk and Bespoke aims to bring you something different, they aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. This Artisan Craft Fair is on Saturday 20th December from 10am – 3pm, with free entry, at Ware Drill Hall, 17 Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HP.
