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Three nights of lanterns along the Willowmere riverbank

Willowmere Festival Committee

Three nights of lanterns along the Willowmere riverbank

Lantern paths, a night market, and a lantern-making tent for families, Friday to Sunday, September 24–26, 2027.

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3

nights

1.2 km

lantern path

40

market stalls

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Festival details

WhenSeptember 24–26, 2027 · 17:00–22:00
WhereWillowmere riverbank park and the old bridge
ForEveryone · families welcome
EntryFree · lantern-making kit $5
Getting thereShuttle bus from the town station every 15 minutes
NoteFictional festival · town, dates, and venue are examples

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Things to do

Things to do
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Lantern path

A 1.2 km riverside path lit by lanterns made by local schools and clubs.

02

Night market

Forty stalls with local food, crafts, and farm produce.

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Make a lantern

Families build a paper lantern in the craft tent and carry it along the path.

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Each evening

  1. 17:00

    Night market opens

  2. 18:00

    Lantern-making tent opens

  3. 19:00

    Lanterns lit along the path

  4. 20:00

    Music on the riverside stage

  5. 22:00

    Festival closes for the night

Festival facts

3

nights

1.2km

lantern path

40

market stalls

2,000

lanterns

04

Before you visit

Is the festival called off if it rains?

Light rain doesn't stop the festival. In heavy rain, we post an update on this page by 15:00 each day.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, on a leash. Dogs can't go inside the craft tent.

Festival office

Email
festival@example.com
Phone
+1 555 0212
Hours
Weekdays 9:00–18:00
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