As leaves crunch underfoot, and frost adorns our window-panes, a distinct waft of sausages grows ever stronger…
Join us for our annual festive celebration on November 28th – 29th in Wincanton.
Dress as your favourite character, meet like-minded folk, and revel in some extraordinary charitable nonsense! (the grand Discworld Quiz will be held in the Bear Inn on the Friday night for all those early birds who just can’t wait).
Festivities will have a theatrical, old time Music Hall feel – so dust off your shiniest tinsel, don your Discworld glad rags, slather on the greasepaint and hurl yourselves into the Hogswatch spirit!
NB Mimes are strictly forbidden (of course).
This year, to give sellers their turn in the spotlight, the Makers Market and craft stalls will move to the Dolphin hotel, opposite the Discworld Emporium.
At the Bear, wonders galore will await. Among the attractions, those fine showmen, Lord Hong, and Professor Hayden will demonstrate their knowledge of Auriental, Discworld themed, paper crafts and reptilian exotica respectively, while budding crafters will have the chance to produce some exclusive creations under the supervision of a glamorous(ish) assistant
Extended Grand Costume Parade
This year entrants are wickedly encouraged to tread the boards from 2pm in a music-hall fashion with short performances! so whether conjurer, contortionist, stand-up comedian, or just wanting to show off your Discworld attire, we want you to take your spot in the limelight.
Efforts will be rewarded with a certification of participation, possible heckling, and hearty rounds of applause! The winner will take away the 2009 masquerade Cunning Cup trophy to treasure for ever more.
In the evening , the effervescent Dame Trace will host a slot of tantalizing entertainment which promises to tickle and tease in all the right (and possibly wrong) places.
Then begins the great tradition of the Sausage Supper, taking place in various eating houses around town. Please note that spaces are limited and you will need to book and pay for your places by filling in the booking form (available to download shortly).
On Sunday you can empty your wallets for a good cause in the traditional Grand Charity Auction. There’ll be an overwhelming variety of goodies up for grabs, so get your finances in order and your bidding arm ready!
The Cunning Artificer’s Discworld Emporium will be open for a warm welcome and cake all weekend.
So get your costumes ready and your ditties polished and we’ll see you in November!
If you would like to join us why not drop us a line and let us know. Attendance is free but it’s nice to know how much cake to make! So simply email us at grannypearson@gmail.com
For further details keep an eye on the Discworld Emporium news section.