about the festival
8th to 16th September 2007
Welcome to the 10 Parishes Festival, a feast of arts and crafts focused on Wiveliscombe and the surrounding parishes in beautiful West Somerset.
Over 100 artists, craftspeople and performers took part in the nine Festival days, offering a huge range of work and events to enjoy.
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There were open studios and galleries, workshops and demonstrations, and community events where everyone could join in and have fun.
Painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, photography, film, installations, ceramics, wood, jewellery, performance art and concerts - there's more variety than ever.
Plus - other exciting events include the Wiveliscombe Street Market on Saturday September 15, with stalls selling crafts and artworks, the very best of local foods to take home or taste on the spot, plus street entertainment.
There was also a unique Festival of Silent Cinema complete with live music, and a grand finale with The Demon Barbers, close harmony cabaret with a twist!
Please browse the web site to find out all you want to know from events and venues to artists and areas.
The 10 Parishes Festival will be returning on 12th - 20th September 2009. Watch this space for further information. If you wish to exhibit, participate or volunteer to assist with the festival in any way, please contact the Festival Organisers.
contact us
- Festival Organisers, info@10parishesfestival.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01984 624564
our history
The 10 Parishes Festival is now firmly established as a major West Somerset celebration of the visual and performing arts in Wiveliscombe and the nine surrounding parishes.
Started in September 2003, it is now a highly successful biennial event, supported by the large number of artists, craftspeople and performers who have chosen to live and work in the area, giving it a unique character and a widely acknowledged creative identity.
The Festival grew out of the Wiveliscombe Area Market Town Initiative, which focuses on developing local culture and creativity, employment, rural tourism and a sustainable, proactive approach to the local environment and community life.