The Saddleworth Show and Wellifest are returning to the borough this weekend.
Both of the popular events are being held at Well-i-hole Farm Campsite in Greenfield, Saddleworth.
Wellifest, a family music festival, is taking place on Saturday (June 24) with gates opening at 12.30pm and live music from 3pm, and the Saddleworth Show is being held the following day on Sunday (June 25) from 10am until 5pm.
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The line-up for this year's Wellifest is as follows:
12.30-2pm: DJ Bob Marshall
2pm-3pm: Special DJ set by Mike Sweeney
3pm-4pm: Manchester Ska Foundation
4.10pm-4.20pm: Wellifest competition runner up
4.35-5.15pm:abandcalledjack
5.20pm-5.30pm: Wellifest competion winner
5.45pm-6.15pm- WOSKI
6.25PM-7.15pm: The Chain- Fleetwood Mac
7.30pm-8.10pm: Hoi Polloi
Headliner: 8.30pm-9.30pm- Foo Fighterz
Tickets for Wellifest are sold out.
Activities at the Saddleworth Show will include a lazer maze, dog show, pony rides, traditional duck race, magic show, face painting, and a youth music showcase.
The dog show is running from 10am until 3.30pm and all dogs are welcome.
The timings are as follows:
10am- 11am: Have a go agility
11am-11.30am: Kennel club good citizens display
11.30am-12pm: Dog party games competition
12pm-1pm: Dog show
1pm-1.30pm: Fastest recall competition
2pm-3pm: Have a go agility
3pm-3.30pm: Kennel club good citizens display
This year’s duck race is being held at the river at Well-i-Hole farm. Racing ducks are currently on sale at various sites in Saddleworth and will be available to buy at the show.
A dress the duck competition is also being held on the day. Schools, businesses, and families have been invited to customise a wooden duck by painting it or dressing it as they choose.
All proceeds from the competition will go to local causes and the winning duck will win £50.
For more information on the Saddleworth Show go to Saddlworthshow.com and for more information on Wellifest go to www.wellifest.com.
Tickets for Saddleworth Show are £6 per adult, £3 for children aged 12 to 16, and children under 12 can enter for free.
A family ticket for two adults and two children up to 16 is £15.
All tickets are available to buy on the day.
The events are organised by the Oldham Metro and Saddleworth Rotary Clubs.
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