BURNTWOOD WAKES FESTIVAL
Burntwood Town Council organises the annual Burntwood Wakes Festival - a major event in the town's calendar. The Festival is held at the Burntwood Rugby Club over a summer weekend.
The 2008 Festival evolved into a three day event which saw the Town Council worked in partnership with Neon Sound Studios, Burntwood to see the "Wakes Unsigned" successfully debuting on the Friday evening. The traditional "Family Fun Day" and "Proms in the Park" were arranged for the Saturday - regrettably the "Proms" had to be cancelled at the last minute due to heavy rain. Brian Yeates Associates Ltd organised the much enjoyed "60's Summer Festival" on the Sunday.
The 2009 Festival saw the return of the "Wakes Unsigned" on Friday 07 August, again organised by Neon Sound Studios. A warm and sunny day encouraged in excess of 5,000 people to enjoy the many free activities and attractions on offer at the "Family Fun Day" on the afternoon of Saturday 08 August. The "Proms in the Park" on the Saturday evening and the Sunday "60's Summer Festival" were ticketed events promoted separately by Brian Yeates Associates.
The 2010 Festival will take place over the weekend of Friday 23 July - Sunday 25 July - details will be uploaded as they become available.