Dates and locations for the return of this summer’s Feel Good Family Picnic have been confirmed by Rochdale Borough Council.
A family enjoying a picnic at the event in Heywood in 2023.
The free event for families organised by the council team behind Rochdale Feel Good Festival promises 4 days of fun activities, performances, music, sports and shows for children of all ages in local parks, and once again visitors will be encouraged to bring a picnic.
Skylight Circus Arts perform at Queen’s Park in Heywood.
The Feel Good Family Picnic will be staged in Broadfield Park (Rochdale) on Tuesday, 30 July 2024 and then Limefield Playing Fields (Middleton) on Wednesday, 31 July 2024 before moving to Hare Hill Park (Littleborough) on Thursday, 1 August 2024. The final stop will be Queen’s Park (Heywood) on Friday, 2 August 2024.
‘Another amazing line-up of free things to do’
To coincide with the summer Olympics in Paris, the theme is the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect. The event enjoyed a successful launch last July, with over 9,500 people attending over the 4 days.
Councillor Janet Emsley (pictured 2nd from left), the council’s cabinet member for equity, safety and reform with performers at the event in 2023 in Middleton.
Councillor Janet Emsley, the council’s cabinet member for equity, safety and reform at Rochdale Borough Council said:
“The support we had for this new event was superb and planning is well underway creating another amazing line-up of free things to do in the first week of the school holidays, more magical days out in beautiful settings.”
Dates and locations for the return of this summer’s Feel Good Family Picnic have been confirmed.
The Feel Good Family Picnic will be staged by the council in partnership with Without Walls, a consortium of festivals and arts organisations bringing fantastic outdoor arts to people in towns and cities across England. It will be supported through the government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).
- More information on the Feel Good Family Picnic
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- If you are a local artist or organisation interested in being involved, email FamilyPicnic@rochdale.gov.uk