Forthcoming Events
For details of events please visit the Celebration Event Calendar or click view our attraction listings to find out what to see and do there.
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April 2019
Easter Holidays at RAF
13 - 28 April 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
New for 2019! Join us this Easter time and take part in our exciting Animal Easter Trail which will take you around the Museum hangars and help the Easter Bunny find all his animal friends. By taking part in the trail you'll find out the why the animals are hiding underneath our aircraft! Once completed you will receive a delicious chocolate prize.
May 2019
Staffordshire Day
01 May 2019
Staffordshire’s industrial heritage will be celebrated with a packed programme of events, activities, special offers and competitions on the fourth Staffordshire Day on Wednesday 1st May.
Stone Farmers Market
04 May 2019
Each month, over fifty stalls selling the very best in local produce attracts a loyal following.
The monthly Farmers' Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9.00am - but get there early as several stalls have been known to be sold out by lunchtime! The market is held in the Market Square and down the High Street.
Stafford Grub Club
09 May 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Tickets: Free
Live entertainment and street food.
Free entry - fun for all the family.
Pillows and Pilots Sleepover
11 May 2019
Stafford Farmers Market
11 May 2019
Venue: Market Square
Time: 9am to 4pm
Goods for sale often include bread and cakes, oatcakes, plants and flowers, wines, jams and preserves, fresh meat, sausages, bacon, black pudding chicken, eggs and scotch eggs, fruit and vegetables, fish, pastries, jewellery, chocolate, and many more fantastic items.
Traders begin to set up their stalls from as early as 7.30am with the majority being open for trading from 9am, they close at around 4pm or when they have nothing left to sell.
To book a stall at the Farmers Market please contact the Markets Office on 01785 245935.
Stafford Makers Market
18 May 2019
Venue: Market Square, Stafford Town Centre
Time: 9am to 4pm
Join us on the third Saturday of the month for the finest Staffordshire food, drink, art, design and vintage.
Stone Craft & Collectables Market
18 May 2019
Lots of stalls offering lots of lovely crafts and more on the third Saturday of each month in Stone High Street
There are a number of pitches still available for the events, which run from 9am - 4pm. Stalls cost £25.75 for a 3 metre x 3 metre pitch and tables are available to hire at a cost of £5.00 each if required. Contact Claire or Christine on 01785 619740.
May Half Term at RAF Cosford
25 May - 02 June 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
Exciting half term activities taking place all week.
June 2019
Stone Farmers Market
01 June 2019
Each month, over fifty stalls selling the very best in local produce attracts a loyal following.
The monthly Farmers' Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9.00am - but get there early as several stalls have been known to be sold out by lunchtime! The market is held in the Market Square and down the High Street.
Stafford Farmers Market
08 June 2019
Venue: Market Square
Time: 9am to 4pm
Goods for sale often include bread and cakes, oatcakes, plants and flowers, wines, jams and preserves, fresh meat, sausages, bacon, black pudding chicken, eggs and scotch eggs, fruit and vegetables, fish, pastries, jewellery, chocolate, and many more fantastic items.
Traders begin to set up their stalls from as early as 7.30am with the majority being open for trading from 9am, they close at around 4pm or when they have nothing left to sell.
To book a stall at the Farmers Market please contact the Markets Office on 01785 245935.
IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire
09 June 2019
The Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire triathlon starts with a 1.2-mile swim in Chasewater reservoir and a 56-mile bike course through the stunning countryside outside Lichfield, Burton upon Trent, and across Cannock Chase area of outstanding natural beauty. The 13.1-mile run will start at Riverway in Stafford, and takes athletes in and around Stafford Town Centre before finishing in Market Square. The winner is expected to cross the line at around 10.45am, with competitors crossing the finish line all day until 5pm.
Stafford Grub Club
13 June 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Tickets: Free
Live entertainment and street food.
Free entry - fun for all the family.
Stafford Makers Market
15 June 2019
Venue: Market Square, Stafford Town Centre
Time: 9am to 4pm
Join us on the third Saturday of the month for the finest Staffordshire food, drink, art, design and vintage.
Stone Craft & Collectables Market
15 June 2019
Lots of stalls offering lots of lovely crafts and more on the third Saturday of each month in Stone High Street
There are a number of pitches still available for the events, which run from 9am - 4pm. Stalls cost £25.75 for a 3 metre x 3 metre pitch and tables are available to hire at a cost of £5.00 each if required. Contact Claire or Christine on 01785 619740.
Open Cockpits
22 - 23 June 2019
Stafford Cheese and Ale Festival 2019
22 - 23 June 2019
Venue: Stafford Town Centre
The sixth annual Stafford Cheese and Ale Festival will take place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2019.
2019 will see another weekend of delicious food, drink and entertainment in Stafford town centre.
Exhibitor marquee will be filled with fantastic traders selling a delicious array of cheeses, ales and other wonderful products.
Festival goers will also be treated to demonstrations in the Cookery Theatre where fantastic local chefs entertain the crowds.
Stafford Festival Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice
27 June - 13 July 2019
Venue: Stafford Castle
Tickets: www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre together with Freedom Leisure have announced that the production for Stafford Festival Shakespeare 2019 will be The Merchant of Venice.
This year will be a first as the play has never been performed before at Stafford in the 29 years of the festival.
Armed Forces Weekend
29 - 30 June 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
Join us to celebrate Armed Forces Day with a weekend of nostalgic activities for the whole family to enjoy.
July 2019
Large Model Air Show
06 - 07 July 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
Scale models of iconic aircraft will be taking to the skies at the annual Large Model Air Show. Taking place on the airfield at Cosford, this famous air show in miniature is an absolute must for all. You can also see the full-size versions in the National Cold War Exhibition!
Stone Farmers Market
06 July 2019
Each month, over fifty stalls selling the very best in local produce attracts a loyal following.
The monthly Farmers' Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9.00am - but get there early as several stalls have been known to be sold out by lunchtime! The market is held in the Market Square and down the High Street.
Stafford Grub Club
11 July 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Tickets: Free
Live entertainment and street food.
Free entry - fun for all the family.
Stafford Farmers Market
13 July 2019
Venue: Market Square
Time: 9am to 4pm
Goods for sale often include bread and cakes, oatcakes, plants and flowers, wines, jams and preserves, fresh meat, sausages, bacon, black pudding chicken, eggs and scotch eggs, fruit and vegetables, fish, pastries, jewellery, chocolate, and many more fantastic items.
Traders begin to set up their stalls from as early as 7.30am with the majority being open for trading from 9am, they close at around 4pm or when they have nothing left to sell.
To book a stall at the Farmers Market please contact the Markets Office on 01785 245935.
Cosford Food Festival
20 - 21 July 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
A tasty line-up of over 90 local producers will be heading to this year’s Cosford Food Festival. Taking place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July, it promises to serve up the very best food and drink the Midland’s has to offer.
Stafford Makers Market
20 July 2019
Venue: Market Square, Stafford Town Centre
Time: 9am to 4pm
Join us on the third Saturday of the month for the finest Staffordshire food, drink, art, design and vintage.
Stone Craft & Collectables Market
20 July 2019
Lots of stalls offering lots of lovely crafts and more on the third Saturday of each month in Stone High Street
There are a number of pitches still available for the events, which run from 9am - 4pm. Stalls cost £25.75 for a 3 metre x 3 metre pitch and tables are available to hire at a cost of £5.00 each if required. Contact Claire or Christine on 01785 619740.
Summer Holiday at RAF Cosford
22 - 31 July 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
Check out the programme of RAF Cosford Summer Holiday events on their website.
August 2019
Stone Farmers Market
03 August 2019
Each month, over fifty stalls selling the very best in local produce attracts a loyal following.
The monthly Farmers' Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9.00am - but get there early as several stalls have been known to be sold out by lunchtime! The market is held in the Market Square and down the High Street.
Stafford Grub Club
08 August 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Tickets: Free
Live entertainment and street food.
Free entry - fun for all the family.
Stafford Farmers Market
10 August 2019
Venue: Market Square
Time: 9am to 4pm
Goods for sale often include bread and cakes, oatcakes, plants and flowers, wines, jams and preserves, fresh meat, sausages, bacon, black pudding chicken, eggs and scotch eggs, fruit and vegetables, fish, pastries, jewellery, chocolate, and many more fantastic items.
Traders begin to set up their stalls from as early as 7.30am with the majority being open for trading from 9am, they close at around 4pm or when they have nothing left to sell.
To book a stall at the Farmers Market please contact the Markets Office on 01785 245935.
Stafford Makers Market
17 August 2019
Venue: Market Square, Stafford Town Centre
Time: 9am to 4pm
Join us on the third Saturday of the month for the finest Staffordshire food, drink, art, design and vintage.
Stone Craft & Collectables Market
17 August 2019
Lots of stalls offering lots of lovely crafts and more on the third Saturday of each month in Stone High Street
There are a number of pitches still available for the events, which run from 9am - 4pm. Stalls cost £25.75 for a 3 metre x 3 metre pitch and tables are available to hire at a cost of £5.00 each if required. Contact Claire or Christine on 01785 619740.
Vintage and Handmade Festival
17 - 18 August 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
If you love all things retro vintage and one off handcrafted pieces, then make sure you check out the Vintage and Handmade Festival. After the success of 2018, the Vintage and Handmade Festival event will showcase a mixture of local creators with a passion for their handmade, handcrafted and carefully selected vintage wares.
September 2019
Spitfire and 10K Family Run
01 September 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
After a sell-out event in 2018 we are excited to launch the Spitfire 10K in Cosford for 2019. We are giving 1,200 runners the opportunity to run 10K in the unusual setting and magnificent surrounding of the RAF Museum Cosford. Don’t miss the chance to book your tickets and get one of our famous Spitfire 10K medals.
Stone Farmers Market
07 September 2019
Each month, over fifty stalls selling the very best in local produce attracts a loyal following.
The monthly Farmers' Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9.00am - but get there early as several stalls have been known to be sold out by lunchtime! The market is held in the Market Square and down the High Street.
Stafford Grub Club
12 September 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Tickets: Free
Live entertainment and street food.
Free entry - fun for all the family.
Stafford Farmers Market
14 September 2019
Venue: Market Square
Time: 9am to 4pm
Goods for sale often include bread and cakes, oatcakes, plants and flowers, wines, jams and preserves, fresh meat, sausages, bacon, black pudding chicken, eggs and scotch eggs, fruit and vegetables, fish, pastries, jewellery, chocolate, and many more fantastic items.
Traders begin to set up their stalls from as early as 7.30am with the majority being open for trading from 9am, they close at around 4pm or when they have nothing left to sell.
To book a stall at the Farmers Market please contact the Markets Office on 01785 245935.
Battle of Britain Commemoration Service
15 September 2019
Venue: St. Mary's Church
There will be a Battle of Britain Commemoration on Sunday 15 September at St Mary’s Church followed by wreath laying at both Borough and County War Memorials.
Outdoor Cinema - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
20 September 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
Enjoy Star Wars: The Force Awakens under the sky at RAF Cosford's outdoor screening.
Outdoor Cinema - Top Gun
21 September 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
Strap up and bring your wingman for the outdoor screening of Top Gun at RAF Cosford.
Stafford Makers Market
21 September 2019
Venue: Market Square, Stafford Town Centre
Time: 9am to 4pm
Join us on the third Saturday of the month for the finest Staffordshire food, drink, art, design and vintage.
Stone Craft & Collectables Market
21 September 2019
Lots of stalls offering lots of lovely crafts and more on the third Saturday of each month in Stone High Street
There are a number of pitches still available for the events, which run from 9am - 4pm. Stalls cost £25.75 for a 3 metre x 3 metre pitch and tables are available to hire at a cost of £5.00 each if required. Contact Claire or Christine on 01785 619740.
Stafford 10K
22 September 2019
Venue: Stafford Town Centre + route
Time: 10:30am
The route will go past Stafford Leisure Centre, before making its way towards Beaconside, then taking in sections of the Isabel Trail, and entering Victoria Park before returning to the finish in a packed Market Square.
Crowds are expected to line the route to cheer on the diverse field of athletes and help them enjoy the thrill of the race. All runners will also receive a technical running t-shirt and specially commissioned Stafford 10K medal.
October 2019
Stone Farmers Market
05 October 2019
Each month, over fifty stalls selling the very best in local produce attracts a loyal following.
The monthly Farmers' Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9.00am - but get there early as several stalls have been known to be sold out by lunchtime! The market is held in the Market Square and down the High Street.
Stafford Grub Club
10 October 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Tickets: Free
Live entertainment and street food.
Free entry - fun for all the family.
Stafford Farmers Market
12 October 2019
Venue: Market Square
Time: 9am to 4pm
Goods for sale often include bread and cakes, oatcakes, plants and flowers, wines, jams and preserves, fresh meat, sausages, bacon, black pudding chicken, eggs and scotch eggs, fruit and vegetables, fish, pastries, jewellery, chocolate, and many more fantastic items.
Traders begin to set up their stalls from as early as 7.30am with the majority being open for trading from 9am, they close at around 4pm or when they have nothing left to sell.
To book a stall at the Farmers Market please contact the Markets Office on 01785 245935.
Open Cockpits
19 - 20 October 2019
Stafford Makers Market
19 October 2019
Venue: Market Square, Stafford Town Centre
Time: 9am to 4pm
Join us on the third Saturday of the month for the finest Staffordshire food, drink, art, design and vintage.
Stone Craft & Collectables Market
19 October 2019
Lots of stalls offering lots of lovely crafts and more on the third Saturday of each month in Stone High Street
There are a number of pitches still available for the events, which run from 9am - 4pm. Stalls cost £25.75 for a 3 metre x 3 metre pitch and tables are available to hire at a cost of £5.00 each if required. Contact Claire or Christine on 01785 619740.
LITEs Spooky Shopping Village
26 - 27 October 2019
Venue: Guildhall Shopping Centre
Halloween "Pop-up" Shopping Village held in Guildhall Shopping Centre. Find an array of gifts, arts and crafts all in one place supplied by local independent traders and brought to you by LITEs Events.
Free Admission. Child Friendly. Fully Accessible.
October Half Term at RAF Cosford
28 October - 01 November 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
Check out the October half term programme of events at RAF Cosford.
November 2019
Stone Farmers Market
02 November 2019
Each month, over fifty stalls selling the very best in local produce attracts a loyal following.
The monthly Farmers' Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9.00am - but get there early as several stalls have been known to be sold out by lunchtime! The market is held in the Market Square and down the High Street.
Stafford Farmers Market
09 November 2019
Venue: Market Square
Time: 9am to 4pm
Goods for sale often include bread and cakes, oatcakes, plants and flowers, wines, jams and preserves, fresh meat, sausages, bacon, black pudding chicken, eggs and scotch eggs, fruit and vegetables, fish, pastries, jewellery, chocolate, and many more fantastic items.
Traders begin to set up their stalls from as early as 7.30am with the majority being open for trading from 9am, they close at around 4pm or when they have nothing left to sell.
To book a stall at the Farmers Market please contact the Markets Office on 01785 245935.
Remembrance Service
10 November 2019
Remembrance Sunday
10 November 2019
Venue: Borough War Memorial
Time: 11am
Open air service at the Borough War Memorial including wreath laying and then a parade through the Town Centre.
Act of Remembrance
11 November 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
Time: 11am
Short service of commemoration in the Market Square with a minute silence at 11am.
Conservation Centre Open Week
11 - 16 November 2019
Venue: RAF Cosford
The RAF Museum's Conservation Centre will be opening its doors to visitors in November 2019 for access to aircraft in our conservation hangar.
Stafford Grub Club
14 November 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Tickets: Free
Live entertainment and street food.
Free entry - fun for all the family.
Stafford LITEs Switch on Event
16 - 17 November 2019
Venue: Guildhall Shopping Centre
Christmas themed "Pop-up" Shopping Village held in Guildhall Shopping Centre. Find an array of gifts, arts and crafts all in one place supplied by local independent traders and brought to you by LITEs Events.
Free Admission. Child Friendly. Fully Accessible.
Stafford Makers Market
16 November 2019
Venue: Market Square, Stafford Town Centre
Time: 9am to 4pm
Join us on the third Saturday of the month for the finest Staffordshire food, drink, art, design and vintage.
Stafford's Big Christmas Switch On Show
16 November 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
More details announced later in the year.
Stone Craft & Collectables Market
16 November 2019
Lots of stalls offering lots of lovely crafts and more on the third Saturday of each month in Stone High Street
There are a number of pitches still available for the events, which run from 9am - 4pm. Stalls cost £25.75 for a 3 metre x 3 metre pitch and tables are available to hire at a cost of £5.00 each if required. Contact Claire or Christine on 01785 619740.
Christmas LITEs Shopping Village
30 November - 01 December 2019
Venue: Guildhall Shopping Centre
Christmas themed "Pop-up" Shopping Village held in Guildhall Shopping Centre. Find an array of gifts, arts and crafts all in one place supplied by local independent traders and brought to you by LITEs Events.
Free Admission. Child Friendly. Fully Accessible.
December 2019
Christmas LITEs Shopping Village
07 - 08 December 2019
Venue: Guildhall Shopping Centre
Christmas themed "Pop-up" Shopping Village held in Guildhall Shopping Centre. Find an array of gifts, arts and crafts all in one place supplied by local independent traders and brought to you by LITEs Events.
Free Admission. Child Friendly. Fully Accessible.
Stone Farmers Market
07 December 2019
Each month, over fifty stalls selling the very best in local produce attracts a loyal following.
The monthly Farmers' Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month starting at 9.00am - but get there early as several stalls have been known to be sold out by lunchtime! The market is held in the Market Square and down the High Street.
Stafford Grub Club
12 December 2019
Venue: Stafford Market Square
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Tickets: Free
Live entertainment and street food.
Free entry - fun for all the family.
Christmas LITEs Shopping Village
14 - 15 December 2019
Venue: Guildhall Shopping Centre
Christmas themed "Pop-up" Shopping Village held in Guildhall Shopping Centre. Find an array of gifts, arts and crafts all in one place supplied by local independent traders and brought to you by LITEs Events.
Free Admission. Child Friendly. Fully Accessible.
Festive Farmers Market
14 December 2019
Venue: Market Square
Time: 9am to 4pm
Goods for sale often include bread and cakes, oatcakes, plants and flowers, wines, jams and preserves, fresh meat, sausages, bacon, black pudding chicken, eggs and scotch eggs, fruit and vegetables, fish, pastries, jewellery, chocolate, and many more fantastic items.
Traders begin to set up their stalls from as early as 7.30am with the majority being open for trading from 9am, they close at around 4pm or when they have nothing left to sell.
To book a stall at the Farmers Market please contact the Markets Office on 01785 245935.
Christmas LITEs Shopping Village
21 - 22 December 2019
Venue: Guildhall Shopping Centre
Christmas themed "Pop-up" Shopping Village held in Guildhall Shopping Centre. Find an array of gifts, arts and crafts all in one place supplied by local independent traders and brought to you by LITEs Events.
Free Admission. Child Friendly. Fully Accessible.
Stafford Makers Market
21 December 2019
Venue: Market Square, Stafford Town Centre
Time: 9am to 4pm
Join us on the third Saturday of the month for the finest Staffordshire food, drink, art, design and vintage.