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30 May - Hove Lions Carnival - Hove Park

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:28:56 GMT

The Hove Lions Carnival in Hove Park attracts well in excess of 10,000 people. This year it is on Monday 30th May. From 12:00 there are numerous arena events including but not limited to: Sussex Supremes, Irish dancers, Dorchester Carnival Band, and Field Gun Teams. Surrounding the arena are a miriad of stalls where you can try your hand at winning a prize or simply purchase the item of your choice. Coles Fun Fair will also be in attendance with numerous rides. www.communigate.co.uk

28 to 29 May - Brighton Kite Festival - Stanmer Park

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:27:57 GMT

"Brighton Kite Festival is a free public event not to be missed and brings some interesting shapes, sizes and colour to Stanmer Park that would not normally be seen there.
We are planning some amazing shows for you this year from world class flyers of all forms of kites from beautifully made miniature single line kites through some of the best team displays you will ever see." www.brightonkiteflyers.co.uk

21 May - St Ann’s Well Gdns Spring Festival - St Ann’s Well Gardens

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:26:52 GMT

http://stannswellgardens.co.uk

20 May - 2011 Brighton Mitre Hove Park Crit Race Series - Hove Park

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:26:00 GMT

The fourth running of the 2011 Brighton Mitre Hove Park Crit Race Series now confirmed. The race series will take a four race format. www.mitreracing.co.uk

16 May - Mackerel Fayre - Fishing Museum

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:25:05 GMT

Music will be played by Brighton Salvation Army Brass Band followed by the opening of the Mackerel Fayre by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Brighton & Hove
Councillor ANN NORMAN accompanied by HER CONSORT Councillor KEN NORMAN who will introduce Father Robert Fayers, assisted by Father Gareth Jones, to Bless the NETS AND Mackerel, Hymns accompanied by the Salvation Army Brass Band. www.visitbrighton.com

15 May - London to Brighton Mini Run - Madeira Drive

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:24:18 GMT

Annual Mini Run. www.london-to-brighton.co.uk

15 May - Superheroes Run - Hove Lawns

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:38:00 GMT

The race was created in 2005 by the charity Passing It On. Every year since 1000'S of superheroes have been running up and down Brighton seafront on the third sunday in May all to help build schools in Africa. www.heroesrun.org.uk

8 May - MG Regency Run - Madeira Drive

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:20:18 GMT

The annual Regency Run in May is organised jointly by the MG Car Club and the MG Owners' Club. It sets off from Brooklands Motor Museum, Weybridge. You will see all sorts of MGs along Madeira Drive - from the 1920s to the present day, from the very classy to the nifty and sporty. www.brightonrun.co.uk

7 May - Children's Parade - City Centre/Madeira Drive

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:18:48 GMT

The opening event in each year's Brighton Festival is a Children's Parade from Sydney Street (in the North Laine area of the city) to Madeira Drive (by the sea). Thousands of local children and community groups take part (the parade takes over an hour to pass). Each year there is a theme. www.ukstudentlife.com

7 to 30 May - Brighton Fringe Festival

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:38:36 GMT

The third largest Fringe Festival in the world offering cabaret, comedy, classical concerts, club nights, theatre and exhibitions, as well as street performance. www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk

7 to 29 May - Brighton Festival

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:40:08 GMT

Brighton Festival continues its sensational programme of theatre, dance, music, books & debate, and family shows as well as outdoor spectacles kick-started by the now famous Children’s Parade which winds its way around the city on its opening Saturday. www.brightonfestival.org

1 to 9 May - Flickers: Off the Path - Stanmer Park

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:06:31 GMT

Flickers: Off the Path is about being alone in the woods; getting filthy making dens; finding hidey holes under hedges where no-one can see you; being scared of what you might find there. It opens a window to the presence of those who keep hidden but leave evidence, compelling us off the path into hidden places where curiosities may be found: fence eating trees, a lost wall in the middle of a wood, a t-shirt at the mouth of a fox hole. www.rachelhenson.com

1 May - HCVS Run - Madeira Drive

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:05:26 GMT

The London to Brighton Run of the Historical Commercial Vehicle Society is one of the best - perhaps, the best - of the year's events along the Drive. Around 200 vehicles are entered, covering a wide range of both historic periods and commercial functions. www.brightonrun.co.uk

1 May - Stonewall Equality Walk - Madeira Drive

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:03:11 GMT

Stonewall's 8th Annual Brighton Equality Walk (10k). www.equalitywalk.org.uk

29 April to 8 May - Festival Funfair - The Level

SoBo Brighton — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:58:00 GMT

Annual May Funfair. www.visitbrighton.com

10 to 12 March – Sussex Beer Festival – Hove Town Hall

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:58:01 GMT

The 21st Sussex Beer and Cider Festival will take place at Hove Town Hall on 10th, 11th and 12th March 2011. www.sussexbeerfestival.co.uk

12 March to 26 September - Wild Planet exhibition in Brighton - King's Road, Brighton seafront

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:56:49 GMT

Wild Planet is a free outdoor exhibition touring cities across the UK. It features stunning images from past Wildlife Photographer of the Year competitions. www.visitbrighton.co.uk

14 March - Pioneer Motorcycle Run - Madeira Drive

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:55:43 GMT

The Pioneer Run is a must-see. It is a walk into a living museum for the day. More than 300 machines and their 'careful owners' are there for your amazement and enjoyment. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed. And although most of the riders have a veteran look about them, the spectators are of all ages. In fact, there are a few younger riders, and even one or two young, woman riders. www.brightonrun.co.uk

20 March - Adventure Unlimited - Old Paddling Pool

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:54:28 GMT

"Firewalking
A new challenge for the bravest amongst us! Firewalking has been done for centuries and with the right training is achievable for anyone. This event involves an hour long training session before heading to the event site to walk the hot pathway.
Saturday Funday
We will be running the Saturday Funday on Hove Lawns on 20th March 2010 – come and celebrate the solstice with us! The climbing tower, firewalking, games and loads more will all be happening to raise funds for AU." www.aultd.org

1 to 10 April - Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Festival - Hove Lawns

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:53:14 GMT

The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival is a celebration of the best food and drink to be found in the city & wider Sussex, with producers, restaurants, pubs, bars, retailers, markets & great events firmly at its heart. www.brightonfoodfestival.com

10 April - Brighton Marathon

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:51:58 GMT

Brighton Marathon returns to the city in 2011 with an increased number of runners; from 12 -15,000. The race route will once again take in the best of the city. www.brightonmarathon.co.uk

13 April - Bike Alley - Jubilee Street

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:50:11 GMT

"Join us in Bike Alley for 'wheelie' good fun on bikes with workshops and games. Try the egg and spoon race on a bike, or a bike limbo. Some bikes will be provided or bring your own. You can also visit the children's Bike Doctor." www.thechildrensfestival.co.uk

16 to 17 April - The Chocolate Festival - New Road

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:48:22 GMT

The Chocolate Festival is a unique event which gives visitors a special opportunity to enjoy a wide range of chocolate related products - as well as fine truffles, bars and bonbons, you will be able to buy savory food with chocolate, chocolate cakes, pancakes, ice cream, milkshakes and more. www.festivalchocolate.co.uk

16 April - VMCC Coventry to Brighton Run - Howe Lawns

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:46:03 GMT

"BRIGHT sunshine and blue skies provided the perfect backdrop as dozens of vintage motorbikes roared off from Coventry at the weekend.

Nearly 100 riders, mostly from the Warwickshire branch of the Vintage Motorcycle Club, gathered at the city's Transport Museum early on Saturday morning, to set off on the annual Coventry to Brighton run. (Coventry Telegraph)" http://vmccwarwickshire.co.uk

24 April - Jaguar Car Run - Madeira Drive

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:43:53 GMT

Jaguars old and new make their way to Brighton from London. www.brightonrun.co.uk

29 April - 2011 Brighton Mitre Hove Park Crit Race Series - Hove Park

SoBo Brighton — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:44:16 GMT

The fourth running of the 2011 Brighton Mitre Hove Park Crit Race Series now confirmed. The race series will take a four race format. www.mitreracing.co.uk