THE EARL'S COURT STREET FAIR

Hogarth and Kenway Road
Sunday 6th July, 12 noon - 6pm

Traditionally the opening event of the festival, this year's fair will provide an exciting and varied programme of activities for all the family. Following on from last year, we will again be transforming both the Hogarth road and Kenway road into colourful and vibrant pedestrian zones. Start your journey of discovery by browsing the many stalls lining the street on both sides of Hogarth road. Local artists, craft and jewellery makers, clothing and delicious food from all over the world. Navigate your way through the jugglers, clowns and street performers to the main stage and enjoy some of the inspiring cultural entertainment and performance that will run throughout the day. This year's stage will be hosted by the unforgettable Eileen Daley, lead vocalist with the band The Courtisans who will also be the opening act in what promises to be a wonderfully thrilling programme.

Look out for performances and workshops from:
> The Kensington Community Choir
> 45-strong Irish Centre youth orchestra complete with dancers
> Phildel
> Abundance arts African Drummers
> UFO
> Dominique Moore's fashion show
> Cultural dance from the Farochillen Philipino dancers
> Asere - Cuban Salsa all the way from Havana  More on Asere >>

If it's all a bit too much, escape to Kenway road and the Mind Body and Spirit "Quiet Zone" where you can relax and have a foot massage, reflexology, beauty therapy, or chill out on the "Earl's Court Beach" (you definitely heard right!) whilst the little ones are entertained and occupied by a variety of fun distractions such as the "Mirror Tent", the Met. Mounted Police team, or pottering around on the fabulous Earl's Court Allotment where they can design and decorate their own pots and grow their own tomatoes. Once you've had a good rest get ready to eperience the highlight of this year's Street Fair, music to make you dance from internationally renowned Cuban Salsa Band, Asere (Aseer-ie).  More on Asere >>