ENTERTAINMENT
MAIN ACT: THE D-DAY DARLINGS
WHAT TO EXPECT
Whether it is a Battle of Britain Memorial Fight flypast, Morris dancing, children's crafts, local bands and singers, historical re-enactment or something more unusual... there is always something to entertain the whole family at the Moira Canal Festival.
There will be a planned Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast, music with an assortment of bands and singers over the weekend. Morris dancing will liven things up, there will be crafty fun and entertainment for the children, live steam, train rides, a variety of stalls and demonstrations, boats, bar and refreshments This will all revolve around the banks of the Ashby Canal at Moira Furnace at the Heart of the National Forest. And meet Mother Duck and her ducklings and enter a duck in the annual Duck Race along the Ashby Canal!
MORRIS DANCING
Our Morris Dancers are predominantly found in the courtyard; though they sometimes feature in the Main Arena. You don't need to look hard to find them, just listen for the jingling!
CHILDREN'S CORNER
From trampolines to arts and crafts, we have plenty to keep your children entertained. You can also find children's entertainment throughout the day in both the main arena and the entertainment marquee.
LIVE MUSIC
We host a vast array of musicians and bands found near the entertainment marquee or the main arena; you can expect to see ukelele bands alongside local and national singers
