Bakewell Platinum Jubilee
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Picnic in the Park will now be held under cover in the Agricultural Business Centre .
Ok so not the original plan however the team are working now to get the ABC into a fantastic indoor street party.
From 3:00-5:30
Come along, bring your picnics, your bunting and your fabulous cheer let's make it a great one, if you're street party is going to be cancelled..... Relocate here..... No need for plans and money spent to be wasted! The farmers feast bar is open, Sunday Carvery's till 2pm.
Jubilee Beacon
The Queens Platinum Jubilee beacon will be lit at 21.15 Thursday. The beacon will be visible in Scots meadow and also from Holme lane and Baslow road.
2 pictures, one shows the size of the beacon, the second is a view from Baslow road with the beacon in the middle of the picture in the distance - you can see the footpath through Scots meadow.
Bakewell will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with some special events over the weekend.
To keep up to date with the events please visit there Facebook page
Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June 2022
Thursday 2nd June
21.00
Platinum Jubilee beacons to be lit across the county and country.
The Agricultural Business Centre
Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10.00 - 18.00
Projected films and images - nostalgia over the last 20 years
Trade stalls - local crafts and local enterprises including items relevant to the Jubilee.
Displays by other organisations such as The Old House Museum.
Static engines and other outdoor displays.
Farmers Feast Café will be open throughout the weekend.
Extra parking available and toilets open over the weekend.
Friday 3rd June
11.00
Opening of the celebration led by Canon Tony Kaunhoven in Bath Gardens followed by a walk to Scots Gardens for a tree planting by the Mayor of Bakewell.
12.00
Entries for Fridays Best Decorated Cake "Fit for a Queen" to be submitted at the ABC.
Children will be invited to take part in designing and making a crown and tiara in the ABC.
14.00
Judging and raffling of the cakes. All proceeds to local charities and organisations.
TBC: Bakewell Silver Band
Saturday 4th June
All Day
Rolls Royce cars display outside the ABC.
12.00
Entries for Fridays Best Decorated Cake "Fit for a Queen" to be submitted at the ABC.
Children will be invited to take part in designing and making a crown and tiara in the ABC.
14.00
Judging and raffling of the cakes. All proceeds to local charities and organisations.
TBC: Carnival Queen to attend with princesses and feature with the vintage Rolls Royce.
TBC: Musical Performance.
Keep up to date please visit their Facebook page here.
Sunday 5th June
12.00
Duck race starting at Old Bakewell Bridge to the Iron Bridge. Prizes 1st £100, 2nd £50 & 3rd £35
Entries for Sundays Best Dressed Cake " Fit for a Queen"
Children will be invited to take part in designing and making a crown or tiara in the ABC
14..00
Judging and raffling of Sunday Cakes. All proceeds to local charities and organisations.
TBC: Musical entertainment
15.00
Local organised street parties
Picnic in the park at Rutland Recreation Ground.
Best dressed King and Queen prize
Local singer / musician
Bring your own picnic or pick up a ready made Platinum Jubilee Picnic from one of our participating establishments. Public toilets will be open on Sunday
16.30
Judging of the best dressed King and Queen
Throughout the four days
Bakewell Carnival Scarecrow Competition begins Thursday 2nd June till Bakewell Carnival weekend Sunday 3rd July. All around town people of Bakewell have created wonderful scarecrows to brighten up the town and bring cheer.. How many Queen's will you find?
Treasure Hunt Competition around Bakewell, find the locations of all the crowns. Prizes to be won. £1 entry fee, pick up a form at the ABC or download from website.
Local food shops to prepare and sell picnics for visitors to take to Rutland Recreation ground on Sunday for the picnic in the park and to take away for street parties " Collect form establishments displaying the jubilee picnic in their window"
Shops and businesses have dressed windows for the Jubilee.
If you would like to get involved, have a stall or help at the event please contact the team at BKLQPJ@gmail.com
Cake fit for a Queen
Start planning, buying ingredients and contemplating what kind of a masterpiece you can produce! Our judges are lined up for judging on all three days, they can't wait to see the talent in the area! Take the cake home after the competition or donate it to the raffle to raise money for local charities and organisations!
Scarecrow Competition
Food for thought! Time to start getting ideas together, save some bits and pieces for creating a master piece!
Traditional Cream Tea
Prebook your "Picnic in the Park" traditional cream tea now at the Lavender Tea Rooms Derbyshire Limited in Hebden Court, Bakewell.
Joining Bakewell's Picnic in the Park on Sunday the 5th of June 2022.
Live Music
Join us across the long weekend at The Wheatsheaf, to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.
Traditional Cream Tea
Our cream teas will be for collection on Sunday 5th June for Bakewell's 'Picnic in the Park' celebrations.
We have 3 options to choose from, with additional Original Bakewell Puddings & Prosecco!
To pre-order, please visit www.bakewellpuddingshop.co.uk/online-store
Traditional Picnic
Pre order your "Picnic in the Park" picnic or afternoon tea box from us and all you have to do is enjoy