Fun filled Castletown Festival kicking off at 1pm today!

Saturday, 6 August 2011 01:00

Family themed fun throughout the day capped off with live music and fireworks!

Today will see the annual Castletown Festival taking place.

Throughout the day there will be the usual family themed fun with fashion contests, games, a fancy dress parade and the crowning of the festival queen and princesses.

The evening entertainment will get underway at 6.45pm in the square, with a disco to be followed by the UK’s premier Robbie Williams tribute act.

A fireworks display will cap the evening off at 10pm.

The festival starts at 1pm and is free of charge for all visitors.

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