Full line-up of Much Wenlock Festival events announced
A full line-up of events has been revealed for this year's Much Wenlock Festival.
The two-week festival, held every two years, brings thousands of people to the town.
This year's event will take place from June 7 to June 21.
Spokesman Yvonne Holyoak said: "We will be announcing the big names during the run-up to the festival.
"The event starts with the Festival Fair on the Church Green, which is a fun-filled day out for all the family with stalls and activities. An exhibition of paintings and ceramics will be held in the Guildhall throughout the festival.
"The theme will be Black and White and many exhibits will be of the local area. Visitors can also enter the competition by buying a blank postcard and pen for £1 at the Festival Fair to create their own drawing of a local scene."
A festival celebration for all the family will be held in Much Wenlock church on June 8, followed a literary evening on June 11. Much Wenlock Male Voice Choir will perform a concert in the church on June 13, with a special performance from a well-known Soprano.
An open air concert will be held in the Priory ruins on June 14. Picnics welcome.
Open gardens on June 15 gives visitors the chance to see hidden treasures.
Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew, set in Edwardian times will be performed on the Church Green, June 21.
Visitors can bring along picnic, or use the refreshment tent.
