Kids festival to double in size for 2017
Shropshire Kids Festival will double in size and activities for 2017 following the success of last year's event.
The festival will take place in Shrewsbury Quarry on May 13-14 and is expected to attract more than 10,000 children.
Activities will include water slides, a zipwire, zorbing, bubble football, two foam parties, zip line, a helter-skelter and a go-kart track. Organiser Beth Heath said: "There will be a number of zones with activities for kids of all ages from babies through to early teens. The weekend is all about trying something new, getting hands on, discovering a new passion and learning, but in a totally fun way."
A sports zone run by Shrewsbury Town in the Community will include a range of sports.
There will also be an inflatable obstacle course and 'wacky races' featuring water balloons and space hoppers.
Competitors can make a donation to the Harry Johnson Trust.
Dance acts, singers and musicians will share their talent on the festival's main stage while creative activities include art and craft sessions focusing on collage and sculpture.
There will also be a circus skills big top, storytelling, kids cookery, gaming van and foam party, Baby sensory sessions, baby yoga, baby singing and toddlers tumble play area.
Tickets are priced at £8 per child and £2 per adult, a percentage of the charge going to the Harry Johnson Trust supporting children with childhood cancer.
