Mansfield's family festival Wonderfest was 'fantastic' says executive mayor

About 2,000 people flocked to the town’sTitchfield Park for the weird and wonderful one-day family fun event with an Alice in Wonderland theme.

Tickets were sold out for the event, one of the first major council-run events since November 2019.

The day was packed full of activities, performances, live music, have-a-go sports, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts, crafts heritage and plenty of street food.

The highlight of the day was a free outdoor theatre show of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by the Chapter House Theatre Company.

Visitors were welcomed with goody bags and Mansfield 103.2 provided a roadshow to keep the party atmosphere going from 11am to 5pm.

‘What a delight’

Entertainment in the main event arena included bubble workshops, Alice in Wonderland-themed entertainment and a popular walkabout act - and the Steaming Brass Band - blasted out funky tunes as they paraded around the park.Andrew Abrahams, Mansfield mayor, said: “What a delight Wonderfest was for everyone who attended. I can’t put into words how truly fantastic it was to see so many people enjoying the festival atmosphere in what is probably one of the town’s best-loved parks”.“After a difficult time during the pandemic, Mansfield District Council was very keen to work within the government guidelines to help get life moving again safely. It was a ticket only event so numbers could be controlled, festival goers were encouraged to adhere to hands face space and there was plenty of hand sanitizer available and masks were provided for use in toilets and within the main marquee.

“The smiles on faces said it all, it was great to see people enjoying summer in Mansfield.”

“The NHS Covid Vaccination Bus provided the opportunity for local people to grab a jab and protect themselves. This is something we continue to urge the community to do along with regular lateral flow testing and of course self-isolating when they display symptoms.”

For a full line up of who took part see https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/events/event/115/wonderfest-sold-out and check out the Mansfield District Council Facebook page for pictures and clips of the day.

Anyone who was at Wonderfest is asked to share their photos and reviews using the hashtag #WonderFest.

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