FleurFest promises a host of entertainment and activities throughout the weekend, from live musicians to performers - including stilt walkers and bubbleology. There will be a host of family activities and workshops, from face painting and hair braiding, plus the chance to enjoy pony rides, and paint your own pottery in a craft tent run by Crazy Kiln. 

Families are being invited to the return of a festival at popular local village pub in time for Father’s Day. The event, on Saturday 20 June, is also supporting Warwick charity Molly Ollys, which will be selling raffle tickets on the day. Visitors are also invited to bring their proud pooches to compete in a dog show, sponsored by K9 Club.

The festival also showcases emerging acts from Birmingham’s Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) bringing upcoming local talent to Lowsonford. The live line up includes Jam House regular Carl Sinclair; new Shropshire-based band Soul Perfection; three-piece acoustic covers band The Laundry Room and Lapworth musician Dan Robinson.

The Fleur De Lys, which was last year named Coventry & Warwickshire Foodie Awards Pub of the Year, is nestled in the picturesque village of Lowsonford on the banks of the Stratford Canal between winding roads which used to be part of The Forest of Arden. The garden boasts an acre of land and is also popular as a stop-off for canal users.

It wasn’t until the early 20th century when it first opened as a tavern, later going on to introduce the ‘pioneering’ idea of serving food and giving rise to the now famous Fleur De Lys pies. 

The couple, who moved to Warwickshire from Bristol for their new project, are passionate about hospitality and have combined more than 30 years of experience in the industry. 

Molly Ollys is a south Warwickshire-based charity which supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to help with their emotional wellbeing. They provide gifts and wishes to individuals and donate therapeutic toys and books to both children directly and to hospitals throughout the UK.

The charity also works alongside the NHS to support projects within the hospitals and the community, and has provided more than 5,500 wishes; supported more than 21,500 children and distributed more than 23,000 Olly The Brave books to more than 70 hospitals - making those darkest of days brighter for so many families. 

Fleur Fest gets under way from 12pm with children’s activities closing at 6pm. While it is not a ticketed event this year, it is helpful to register interest via the website.