Event Calendar 2025
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DATE EVENT TIMES LOCATION ORGANISER INFORMATION Saturday 05 April Farmers' Market 09.00 - 15.00 High Street Stafford Borough Council Further Information Saturday 19 April Craft & Collectables Market 09.00 - 15.00 High Street Stone Town Council Saturday 26 April St George's Day Re-enactment 12.30 - 15.00
Market Square Stone Town Council 12.20 at back of Council Offices (15 Station Road) to join in the parade
Press ReleaseSaturday 26 April Civic Dinner 19.00 - 22.30 Stone House Hotel Stone Town Council -
DATE EVENT TIMES LOCATION ORGANISER INFORMATION Saturday 03 May Farmers' Market 09.00 - 15.00 High Street Stafford Borough Council Further Information Thursday 8 May VE Day Exhibition 11.00 - 21.30 Stone Heritage Centre Stone Town Council A chance to explore Stone's wartime history and the stories of those who contributed to the national effort. Entry is free and no booking is required.Call for Stories! Thursday 8 May VE Day Commemoration 20.30 - 22.00 War Memorial in Granville Square Stone Town Council Press Release Friday 9 to Sunday 11 May Stone Food & Drink Festival Friday: 12.00 - 20.30
Saturday: 10.00 - 20.30
Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00Stone Food & Drink Festival Committee Further Information Tuesday 13 May Annual Meeting 19.00 - 20.00 Council Chamber Stone Town Council Friday 16 May Stone Street Food Event
15.00 - 21.00 High Street
Stone Traders Group Saturday 17 May Craft & Collectables Market 09.00 - 15.00 High Street Stone Town Council Friday 30 May to Monday 2 June Mr BuzzKing's Puppet Things 10.00 - 16.00 Heritage Centre, 13 Newcastle Street, Stone Stone Town Council Saturday 31 May to Sunday 8 June 2025 Stone Carnival Week 2025 See events programme for individual event details Various locations Stone Carnival Week See: www.stonecarnival.org Saturday 31 May Stone Carnival Adults 5-a-side Tournament
09.30 - 16.30 Stone Old Alleynians Football Club Stone Carnival Week
Local businesses and football clubs battle it out. £30 per team. Medals for all players Saturday 31 May Floating Market/Waterside Event 10.00 - 17.00 Canal bank, near Stafford Street Stone Town Council Link to further information -
DATE EVENT TIMES LOCATION ORGANISER INFORMATION Sunday 1 June Floating Market/Waterside Event 10.00 - 17.00 Canal bank, by M&S Stone Town Council Link to further information Sunday 1 June to Monday 2 June
Mr BuzzKing's Puppet Things 10.00 - 16.00 Heritage Centre, 13 Newcastle Street, Stone Stone Town Council Sunday 1 June Stone Carnival's Juniors 5-a-side Tournament 09.30 - 16.30 Stone Old Alleynians FC, Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Stone Carnival Week £30 per team
Medals for all playersSunday 1 June Westbridge 5 9.30 (race start time) Westbridge Park Stone Carnival Week A fast and flat 5 mile race starting at Westbridge Park Sunday 1 June Tractor Run Meet at 9.00 for a 10.00 start George & Dragon Stone Carnival Week Kicking off at the George & Dragon Pub in Meaford, this event promises a scenic countryside adventure for tractor enthusiasts and spectators alike. They'll be covering 20 miles of stunning countryside, with a stop for lunch along the way. The tractors will return to the Pub at around 2.30pm, where participants can enjoy a roast beef or pork bap - included in the entry fee of £10 per tractor. Sunday 1 June Bike Show 12.00 George & Dragon Stone Carnival Week This event will feature a display of bikes, accompanied by live music, and talented DJs to keep the energy high. Sunday 1 June
Family Fishing Day Two sessions available:
Morning 10am to 12pm
Afternoon: 12.45pm to 2.45pmWillows Pool, Longton Road, rough Close, ST3 7NH Stone Carnival Week Organised by Bibby's Stone & District Angling Club. Fishing gear provided or bring your own. Tuesday 3 June 2 Wheel Tuesday 18.00 - 21.00 Stone High Street
Stone Carnival Week Wednesday 4 June Mediumship Evening with Robert Tweedie Doors open at 18.30pm
Start time 19.00The Crown Wharf Stone Carnival Week Ticket price £12.50 Thursday 5 June Carnival Treasure Hunt Registration begins at 5.30pm at St Dominic's Social Centre
Finish Line & Light Supper: at 9.30pmStone Town Centre Stone Carnival Week The event is packed with excitement and challenges for all ages. No need to book ahead- simply register on the night and collect clue forms to get started.
Entry fee £10 per team or family groupFriday 6 June Feast Stone Street Food Carnival Edition 17.00 - 21.00 Stone Cricket Club, Lichfield Road, Stone Stone Carnival Week Free family event Saturday 7 June Farmers' Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stafford Borough Council Further Information Saturday 7 June Stone Carnival Parade 11.30 Through Stone Stone Carnival Week Parade sets off from Old Alleynians Football Ground on Oulton Road, and Alleynes Academy on Airedale Road. It will follow a scenic route along Oulton Road, Radford Street, Christchurch Way, Stafford Street and Stafford Road before concluding at Westbridge Park. Saturday 7 June Day of Activities Arena Highlights:
12.00 - 13.00:
Float Presentation and prizes
13.15 - 13.45:
Line Dancing Display
14.00 - 14.45:
Penalty Shoot Out
15.00 - 15.30: Rooftops Studios Dance Performance
15.45 - 16.15:
Tug of War (hosted by Ambition Fitness)
16.30 - 17.00:
Stone Scout & Guide Band performanceWestbridge Park Stone Carnival Week Activities for all including market stalls, food & drink, Warwick fun fair and lots more. Sunday 8 June Carnival Sunday Steeplechase starts at 11.00am. Dog Derby at 11.30am Westbridge Park Stone Carnival Week The excitement begins with the steeplechase & Dog Derby. Registration opens at 10.00am. Friday 20 June Street Food Event 15.00 - 21.00 High Street Stone Traders Association Saturday 21 June Craft & Collectables Market 09:00 – 15:00 High Street Stone Town Council Sunday 22 June 10K Road Race 10:00 – 12:00 Circuit Stone St Michael's 10K Road Race Further information -
DATE EVENT TIMES LOCATON ORGANISER INFORMATION Saturday 05 July Farmers’ Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stafford Borough Council Information Sunday 13 July Civic Sunday 10.30 - 12.00 High Street and St Michael & St Wulfad's Church Stone Town Council - Civic Parade 10.30 – 10.45 High Street - Civic Service 10.45 – 11.45 St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church Friday 18 July Stone Street Food Event High Street Stone Traders' Group Saturday 19 July Craft & Collectables Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stone Town Council -
DATE EVENT TIMES LOCATION ORGANISER INFORMATION Saturday 02 August Farmers’ Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stafford Borough Council Further Information Friday 15 August
Stone Street Food Event 15.00 - 21.00 High Street Stone Traders' Group Saturday 16 August VJ Day Celebration - Summer Street Party High Street
Stone Town Council Saturday 16 August Craft & Collectables Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stone Town Council Sunday 17 August Florence Brass Band Concert & Burma Star Commemoration 14.00 - 16.00 Stonefield Park
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DATE EVENT TIMES LOCATION ORGANISER INFORMATION Saturday 06 September Farmers’ Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stafford Borough Council Further Information Sunday 14 September Emergency Services Day High Street Stone Traders' Group Bringing together all emergency service vehicles in one place with an opportunity for children to interact with them close up. Friday 19 September Street Food Event 15.00 - 21.00 High Street Stone Traders Group Saturday 20 September Craft & Collectables Market & Vegan Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stone Town Council & Vegan Market Company -
DATE EVENT TIMES LOCATION ORGANISER INFORMATION Saturday 04 October Farmers’ Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stafford Borough Council Friday 17 October Stone Street Food Event 15.00 - 21.00 High Street Stone Traders Group Saturday 18 October Craft & Collectables Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stone Town Council Saturday 18 October (provisional) Trafalgar Dinner 19.00 – 23.30 Stone Town Council Sunday 26 October Halloween Festival 10.00 - 15.00 High Street
Stone Traders Group
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DATE EVENT TIMES LOCATION ORGANISER INFORMATION Saturday 01 November Farmers’ Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stafford Borough Council Further Information Sunday 9 November Remembrance Sunday 10.30 Parade begins in the High Street
10.40 Wreath Laying at the War MemorialWar Memorial in Granville Square Royal British Legion in consultation with Stone Town Council Tuesday 11 November Armistice Day 10.45 - 11.15 War Memorial in Granville Square Royal British Legion in consultation with Stone Town Council Saturday 15 November Craft & Collectables Market 09.00 - 15.00 High Street Stone Town Council Thursday 20 November Christmas Lights Switch On 17.00 with lights being switched on at 19.00 High Street Stone Town Council Sunday 23 November Christmas Market
10.00 - 15.00
High Street
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DATE EVENT TIMES LOCATION ORGANISER INFORMATION Monday 1 to Wednesday 24 December Opening of Advent Windows 11.00 - 11.30
Town Centre Christ Church Advent Window Openings will take place at various locations in the town at 11.00am each day. Saturday 06 December Farmers' Market 09.00 - 15.00 High Street Stone Town Council Sunday 07 December Civic Carols Service 15.00 – 16.30 St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church Stone Town Council Sunday 14 December Christmas Market 10.00 - 15.00 High Street Stone Traders' Group Saturday 20 December Craft & Collectables Market 09.00 – 15.00 High Street Stone Town Council Monday 29 December Texas Flag Raising Noon High Street Stone Town Council The marking of the Anniversary of Texas Joining the Union on 29 December 1845
