6 things happening in Norfolk this weekend

6 things happening in Norfolk this weekend

Now in its third year, the Norwich Jazz Festival is a three day event featuring some of the finest jazz musicians from across the world. Various events will be taking place across the city this weekend, with highlights on Saturday set to include a vocal workshop with Liane Carroll at OPEN, a Cuban jazz workshop with Sara McGuinness at OPEN and a performance by hard hitting raw funk quintet, Resolution 88.

Visitors enjoy the Raveningham Country Fair where they had a chance to see traditional threshing, classic cars, sheep dogs, terrier racing and the puppy dog show.
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Raveningham Country Fair, Loddon 11am 11pm, Tickets 5 per adult and all proceeds go to local charities

This traditional country fair will feature over 100 exhibits, including displays of threshing, wood sawing, dance, and many classic cars, steam engines and vintage tractors will also be featured.

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Sundown Festival returns to the Norfolk Showground this weekend for two days of musical madness, featuring performances from the likes of Chase Status, Jason Derulo, Jess Glynne, Years Years and Dizzee Rascal. Camping tickets, as well as general entry day tickets are still available as well as special VIP tickets.

Sunday, September 4

Big Swim, Fritton Lake, 9.30am 1pm, 10 15

Fritton lake. Photo: Nick Butcher

People from across the county will be making a splash this weekend at Fritton Lake as part of their annual big swim event. Several timed open water swims will be taking place throughout the day and swimmers will be given a free swimming cap to keep, additionally those who perform well will be in with the chance of winning prizes.

North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival, Holkham Estate, 10am 4pm, Free entry

Spend a day celebrating the best food and drink our county has to offer at the North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival. With live displays, stalls, and cookery theatre to entertain the children, there’s bound to be something on offer for everyone. Car parking is available on site, for a small charge of 3.

The North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival at Holkham Hall. Joe Trewellard of Bread Source. He will also be joined by Norwich musician Andrew Taylor.