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Ziggy Stardust Family Fun Day 2023 10am To 5pm, Sat 1 July On Beckenham Green

Market on the Green is back with our Ziggy Stardust Family Fun day! Celebrating David Bowie’s connection to Beckenham, where he lived when he created his famous alter-ego Ziggy Stardust.

  • When: 10am to 5pm on Saturday 1 July 2023
  • Where: Beckenham Green (next to St George’s Church, Beckenham High Street, BR3 5JG, near Beckenham Junction Station and Tram link)
  • Plus High Street Trail: find the Bowie Dolls in the High Street!!

Share the link for this event with friends and family: beckenhamresidents.org/ziggy2023

Get into the vibe

The family fun Day will have 1980s vibe – come along in the in style of those iconic decades. Prizes given for the best dressed.

Entertainment

Funfair, garden games, free kids craft, face painting, schools art exhibition.

 

Live performances

We are working on a wonderful line up of acts, keep checking back for the full line up.

  • Spiders from Sidcup
  • Harlequin Threatre School
  • Jed Bolan
  • Skylark dance Company

 

Market stalls (so far)

If you would like to trade or get involved with our event scroll down for further info.

Food and drink
Sapore Vero – Beckenhams finest woodfired Pizza
The Greek Way – Slouvaki on the grill
Al Chickone – Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Three Hounds Beer – Beckenhams finest indepenent beer bar
Dantes Coffee – speciality coffee, tea, hot chocolate
The Spritz Bar – aperol spritz
DM’s Luxury Treats – Selection of sweet treats such as brownies, blondies, cakes and cookies 
Superman Ice Creams – classic ice cream van
S Class Kitchen – Sweet treats including brownies, cheesecakes, sponge cakes etc
Stalls
Catori Collection – Crystals and holistic items
Ralphie & Ted – Handmade clothing for adults and children, tote bags, cushions and lampshades
Utility Warehouse – Cheaper utility bills
Millbrook Pottery – Pottery made in Beckenham
Ensemble4U – Handpainted home decor shawls scarf, hand embroidered bags, shawls and art prints
Nomadic Nurseries – Locally grwon garden plants
Gerri Keniger – Locally designed, printed, painted and digital art
Riverford Home Delivery – Organic veg box scheme
Capps Creations – Handmade natural Skincare and haircare products
Excelencias Espanolas – food from Spain, olives, extra virgin olive oil, chorizo, ham cheese, cured ham, chocolate and more
4Paws Dog Boutique – Dog boutique, harness, leads, collars, bow ties, poop bags and more
Michelle Poultney Designs – Handmade statement jewellery
Me On The Map – Typographic street and area maps of London, including Beckenham and surrounding areas. 
Enid and Me Jewellery – Handmade jewellery made in sterling silver on the edge is Beckenham Place Park.
It’s Jess Jewellery – Unique pieces of recycled sterling silver jewellery including lots of little gems, sea glass, pottery and other mudlarking finds!

 

How to trade or take part?

Market On The Green is a successful community event that was set up by the Copers Cope Area Residents Association in 2013. It takes place on Beckenham Green in heart of Beckenham Town Centre and attracts a great crowd as you can see from the photos from previous events below.

Want to support our community event and get your brand noticed? Get in contact with Jackie at jgroundsell@1230.co.uk to find out what sponsorship opportunities are a viable. 

Stall pitches are available to local produce suppliers, craft groups and artisans to promote and sell their wares and/or to provide interactive ‘have-a-go’ workshops/activities. Stallholders must provide their own gazebos/tables and have public liability insurance. Entertainment slots are available for local acts (bands, choirs, entertainers, dance troupes, theatre groups etc) to perform and promote their organisation. All enquiries by email to localmarket@coperscope.org.uk

Information correct at the time of writing but may be subject to change.

 

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