The Queens Platinum Jubilee Picnic in the Park (Cowes)

5th June

 

Save the date! The Cowes community is getting back together once again for a giant “Picnic in the Park” to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee on 5th June 2022 thanks to generous funding from Cowes Town Council and various  local organisations.

This will be the seventh Picnic in the Park event, following a two year break due to Covid restrictions, but what better way to return than celebrating 70 years of Her Majesty the Queen time on the thrown. So get your picnic baskets ready to go and head on down to Northwood Park to join in the fun from 12pm on Sunday 5th June.

The event is being organised and hosted by Northwood House Charitable Trust on behalf of Cowes Town Council and other community partners who are contributing funds to pay for the event including the towns sailing and yacht clubs.

Admission is free with everyone welcome…just bring a picnic, friends and family (even your dog!) and join us for a fantastic afternoon on the lawns…in what has become an annual community celebration. Why not bring your whole street along for a safe street-style party in the park?

The Island’s new High Sheriff Kay Marriot will be opening the event at 12pm with a welcome from the Cowes Town Mayor before the Wight Diamonds Marching Band play some rousing tunes to get the event underway.

There will then be a programme of live music on the Lawn stage all afternoon to entertain visitors, including G4’s Mike Christie and popular local bands The Dance Preachers and the Wild Flowers.

In the park there will be a childrens’ arena with fun, games and simple entertainment, with races, game shows and even some welly boot throwing!  There will also be story telling, kids crafts and dance classes…all free to take part in. The event will also have a display of classic cars from the Vectis Historic Vehicle Club as well a range of community and charity exhibition stands to support. It’s all about having some simple fun with family and friends and everyone is welcome!

The event also sees the return of the popular Picnic in the Park Fun Dog Show which usually gets overwhelmed with entries! So get your pet pooch looking it’s best and bring them along too! The Fun Dog show has 8 different classes, with a “Best in Show” to finish. Entries are from 11.30am, but classes begin at 2pm. There is a£2 fee to enter each class, but proceeds to go to our nominated local charity which will be announced on the day.

FOR FULL DOG SHOW RULES CLICK HERE!

The Northwood House Tea Room will be open for cream teas, along with a bbq, with the popular Lawn Bar being open from 11.30am until 6pm for Pimm’s on the lawn and refreshments.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks to Cowes Town Council, The Royal Yacht Squadron, Island Sailing Club, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Royal London Yacht Club and others for their incredibly generous financial support for the event and allowing it to be free for everyone to attend to celebrate this very special national occasion.