| Where: | Pershore, Worcestershire at town centre, Abbey, & grounds with Procession from Plum Street to Broad Street |
| When: | August Bank Holiday Monday |
| Time: | From 9.30 am with Procession at 10am |
Pershore has long been famed for its plum harvest, with orchards dating back to medieval times, and each August Bank Holiday this heritage is celebrated in the town. Events take place over the whole weekend with the main festivities on Bank Holiday Monday. The Abbey Bells are rung to welcome visitors at 9.30am with the Plum Procession at 10 and the official opening to follow at the balcony of Whistlers on Broad Street. Events take place all day round town and include sales stalls, a farmers market at Broad Street,childrens activities, a funfair at Kings George’s Field,plum-themed entertainment,music, boat trips and more.
Helpful Hints
Wear purple! There’s Park-and-ride Park-and-stride – follow the signs (the carpark near the Abbey is closed off for the event). Pershore Sausages are recommended and there is a huge variety of local produce on sale including yellow Peshore Plums.
In 2024 it should be on Monday August 26th with further events over the weekend Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th- check the website below for details.
Click here for the event website : http://www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk/
Pershore plum festival 2013 was the liveliest place I have ever been to looking forward to going this year
Pershore is a lovely friendly town to visit anytime. We love it.
Hi I was just wondering if you have Spanish churros for your august bank holiday event
Hi Robert,
Your inquiry has come through to calendarcustoms rather than the Plum Festival’s own website – follow this link and you’ll find there’s a contact for stallholders: http://www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk
Best wishes,
Averil