Timonium Fairgrounds Infield! - Saturday, June 29th - Strongside Marketing
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Saturday, June 29th 11.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. Timonium Fairgrounds Infield! Welcome to the third annual Britfest which this year will be staged on the in-field of The Timonium Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 to coincide with the month of Queen Elizabeth's 93rd birthday. BritFest 2019 will celebrate the Queen's birthday in style. As the longest reigning monarch in history, this is an opportunity for the people of the Mid-Atlantic area to once again share their affection for Queen Elizabeth II and to enjoy all that is British! Britfest 2019 is a full day of events on Saturday, including rugby, soccer, rugby and cricket matches with great British beers, food and crafts from Britain, British rock inspired music, and various British sports and "activities" including croquet, darts and activities for the kids. TICKETS An entry fee of $18.00 will be charged to all adults. (Only $10.00 until end of March 2019). ID will need to be provided in order to get a bracelet that will allow you to purchase alcohol. Children under 16 are free. No dogs, (unless service dogs). No outside food or alcohol.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT BRITFEST 2019 BritFest 2019 will feature many new activities from previous years….. THE QUEENS HEAD This year, we will once again be offering a selection of British and British inspired beers for your tasting. Under one tent, The Queens Head will be set up to allow you to buy a sampling package or simply dive into your favorite beer. EMMA’S GREAT BRITISH BAKE TENT Emma, of Emma’s Tea Spot fame in hamilton, will be setting up a tent where you can purchase the wonderful and tasty scones and cakes of Britain. Inspired by The Great British Bake Off – Emma will be selling your favorite English cakes and baked goods. SWEETS, CHOCOLATES, CRISPS AND SO MUCH MORE! Also, in the tent will be The Queens Grocer where Nicola’s team will be selling your favorite English chocolate and savories and Marmite. Are you brave enough to try Marmite – come and try it in the tent! CLASSIC BRITISH CARS & BIKES Once again BritFest is inviting Classic British cars to attend and bring their cars to display. Also, this year, it is in intended to feature some classic Bikes, FOR THE KIDS (and adults too!) Face Painting, Punch and Judy, climb on a tank and compete in classically British games like egg and spoon, sack and three-legged races. DARTS Did you know the English invented darts?! As part of BritFest this year, we will be featuring darts in the Queen’s Head. “ ALL THINGS UK” Unique items for sale from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales! BRITISH FOOD & BEER! It’s a myth that British food is bad~! Come and taste the best fish and chips on the East Coast with The London Chippy and other food trucks offering a balance and a blend of unique British foods as well as something for everyone.
CAR BOOT SALE A very traditional English pastime! Pack your car with your junk and sell it to our event attendees. Come and browse! – “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. ENGLISH TRIVIA An English Trivia Competition will be held with prizes for winners. At 3.00 p.m. before the last musical act, the MC will be asking English Trivia – and attendees can enter as teams or individuals. CRICKET MATCH Have you ever wanted to try and understand cricket? – Well grab a Pimms or a beer – there will be plenty of English people to explain it to you as you watch The Baltimore Cricket and Social Club take on another local cricket team. ENGLISH CHARACTERS This year, BritFest will assemble some of the most beloved elements of England. From Dr Who to Harry Potter Britfest 2019 will offer items for sale that will bring back memories of England. RUGBY MATCH Come and witness one of England’s toughest sports as we stage the inaugural SteamRoller rugby invitational tournament during the afternoon. SOCCER PUB CHALLENGE Four of Baltimore’s finest pubs will represent Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United and play in the 2019 Soccer Pub Challenge; (in England we call it football! ). Root for your favorite pub or your favorite team as they play in premiership colors in a round robin tournament at BritFest on the in-field.
ARTS & CRAFTS/ SERVICES/ PRODUCT VENDORS: (NON -FOOD) BritFest 2019 will be restricting participation to only 80 vendors with position allocated on a "first come first serve" basis. Each vendor MUST offer/ showcase / highlight / decorate with something BRITISH, (Scottish, Welsh, Irish, or English). Items for sale do not have to be British but getting into the spirit of things will make selling more effective. Becoming a vendor at Britfest 2019 is simple. Go to www.britfestmd.com fill in the form and hit submit. The cost of vendor space is ($150) You will be allocated a 10 x 10 ft. space that will be clearly marked and numbered for you to set up on Saturday morning from 7.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. You will be responsible for all physical requirements, tent, chairs, tables, etc. No power will be available. Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. FOOD VENDORS BritFest 2019 is seeking a limited number of food vendors / food trucks ($200), to offer traditional British Food (Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Scotch Eggs, Pork Pies, Chelsea Buns, Bacon Butty's, Steak & Kidney Pie, Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Toad in the hole, Sticky Toffee Pudding, etc.). Interested parties should go to www.britfestmd.com and select the food vendor application, submit desired menu items and sale prices. Food vendors must meet Baltimore County Food regulations and be in possession of a Baltimore County Food Vendor permit at least two weeks prior to the event, and carry insurance. MUSIC AT BRITFEST 2018 The band line-up has not yet been confirmed for 2019, but you can bet on one thing - there will be songs and performances by bands who will cover The Stones, The Beatles, Cold Play, Elton John, and many other great English Bands. Drink a pint and sing-a-long to all your favorite English songs! Keep checking www.britfestMD.com for updates. A local radio station will act as the events radio sponsor and provide airtime/ support and promotion of the event. Web: www.BritFest2019.com E-mail: info@strongsidemarketing.com
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