GOOSFEST 2020 IS CANCELLED – GOOSFEST 2021 IS ORGANISED

Goosfest 2020 – the two-week October festival of music and arts in Goostrey – has been cancelled due to uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, much of the schedule planned for 2020 has been lifted and re-booked for October 2021, when Goosfest organisers hope to run a packed programme.

Goosfest Chairman Bill Ollier said: “Unfortunately, the ongoing uncertainties around venue availability and continued social distancing meant that we had no option but to cancel this year’s Goosfest. Some of the performers had also indicated they would prefer not to perform this year.

“On the plus side, the majority of this year’s acts were able to confirm bookings for October 2021, so we’re now well on with organising next year’s festival, which will take place from Friday October 3rd 2021, to Sunday October 17th.

“The decision to cancel Goosfest 2020 wasn’t taken lightly, but for all sorts of COVID-19-related reasons, we were left with little choice. We appreciate that there will be disappointment, and apologise to our many supporters, who were looking forward to booking tickets for some of the fantastic headline acts already announced. But we hope to exceed all expectations when we’re able to announce the full 2021 schedule in due course.”

Goosfest – The Heartbeat of Arts & Music in Cheshire

GOOSFEST 2019 GALLERY

Goosfest – The Heartbeat of Arts & Music in Cheshire

GOOSFEST 2019 GALLERY

Welcome to the Goosfest Arts & Music Festival

This is our 13th Goosfest – and as always, we’ve put together a huge range of music, entertainment, arts and community events. There’s something for everybody, including two events designed for children, so please browse this programme and get booking as quickly as possible!

Some highlights for 2019: globally-renowned singer Barbara Dickson with Scottish singer Rab Noakes; a presentation by Welsh naturalist and television wildlife presenter Iolo Williams; an Elvis tribute act by one of Europe’s top Elvis impersonators and The Budapest Café Orchestra. There’s the ever-popular Goosfest Buzz Comedy Night, plus storytelling, drama and lectures, and music ranging from guitar solos and classical, to jazz, country and Northern Soul.

Community events include an Art Exhibition, Goostrey Archives, Artisan Market, children’s show plus a children’s print-making workshop during our Art Exhibition, and other workshops covering flower arranging, photography, Roberts’ Bakery masterclasses, and gin-tasting.

There will be two opportunities to enjoy lunch at The Swettenham Arms accompanied by local singers with the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein; entertainment with meals at The Crown and The Yellow Broom, plus Irish food when ‘Goostrey Goes to Ireland.’

Last year, we launched our new Goosfest website, and this year, we’re moving to online booking only. Please note that there will no longer be a ‘physical’ Box Office via Roger Rushton’s house, in Brooklands Drive.

But don’t worry if you don’t have a computer or can’t access the Internet. There will be a 24-hour Goosfest Box Office telephone number where you will be able to leave your contact details and requirements. Goosfest will ring you back to personally assist you with your purchases.

Goosfest is a not-for-profit operation and we aim to keep our quality high and our ticket prices low. This is only possible if our local community continues to support Goosfest by attending events. We also thank our sponsors and Goostrey Parish Council.

If you’re new to Goosfest, come along and see what you’ve been missing! Make the most of a fantastic opportunity for entertainment and socialising on your doorstep. And to our regular Goosfesters, here’s to Goosfest 2019 and a great festival!

Goosfest Events

Goosfest is excited to announce the following line-up for this year’s Festival.

Larks and Magic – the story of E. Nesbit
£10.00
Written and performed by Alison Neil, directed by David Collison 7pm Sunday 3rd October 2021 Goostrey Village Hall (Licensed bar) (This is an admission by ticket only event)