The Fest continues the tradition, begun in 2000 for the Millennium, of Bardsey organising village celebrations around a theme which saw the village mark the Queen's jubilee in 2002.

The 2008 fest will mark the 35th anniversary of the twinning of Bardsey with the village of Kisdorf in Schleswig Holstein, north of Hamburg.

An Anglo-German theme will be reflected in this year's Fest programme.
A group of 15 people from Kisdorf will travel to Bardsey to join in with the celebrations.

Bardsey Parish Council will officially welcome them at a lunch on Friday, August 1 at the Bingley Arms.

In the week leading up to the Fest, Bardsey will be ablaze with entries to the 'Bowls in Bloom' competition on display in front of residents houses.

Scarecrows will also be gazing down from many houses as villagers compete in this popular event that draws visitors form all around the area.

Tickets for the 2008 Fest events have been selling fast. Visit www.bardseyvillage.org.uk

The main Fest events are:
Friday August, 1
7.30pm - SUMMER POT POURRI - Bardsey Village Hall – singing, dancing and a potted panto

Saturday, August 2
2pm – 4pm CHILDREN'S TREASURE HUNT - start/finish Bardsey Village Hall
4pm KAFFEE UND KÜCHEN – a great German tradition - Bardsey Village Hall
7pm – 11.30pm SHINDIG – East Keswick Village Hall
Entertainment with Oompah Band, Hog Roast supper and English and German bottled beers.

Sunday, August 3
2pm - 5pm - BARDSEY GALA AND DUCK RACE Sports Club Keswick Lane
Majorette, gymnastic and dog displays. pet show, childrens sports
Tug of War between Bardsey and East Keswick. Barbeque and Bar.
7pm – 10pm ANGLO/GERMAN WINE TOUR AND FISH AND CHIPS
A garden tour of Hillbark, Church Lane with German and English wines, followed by fish and chips at Bardsey Village Hall