St Georges Day Extravaganza 2024

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Tamworth's popular St George's Day extravaganza is back with an exciting new line-up of entertainment set to take over Tamworth Castle Grounds, with medieval-themed fun for the whole family on Saturday, April 20, from 11am – 5pm.

The line-up will include all the festival favourites that have led to the event becoming well-known up and down the country, such as jousting, archery, a living history camp, walk-about medieval grave diggers comedy, stalls, fairground rides and children's activities.

Come and meet St George and the amazing dragon. Soaring at 3.5 m long and 2.3 m high, this animatronic dragon will amaze children and adults with his roaring, tail swinging and eye movements; enthralling the crowd as he roams around the Castle Grounds.

The Grand Medieval Joust is back by popular demand. Festival-goers will be able to watch the action unfold as competing knights on horseback take to the main arena to show off their jousting skills. Fun displays are guaranteed, full of laughs and action, trick riding and stunts, with skilled performances from stunning horses and knights in shining armour. Throughout the day knights will also demonstrate the variety of weapons and combat methods used during medieval skirmishes.

Other entertainment and activities for the whole family include workshops, displays, entertainment and a medieval encampment featuring equipment and living history demonstrations evident during the period.

The free annual festival is one of the highlights of Tamworth's impressive calendar of outdoor events organised by Tamworth Borough Council's Arts and Events team and draws thousands of visitors from across the country.