Black Ships Festival returns to Bristol this weekend

Posted 8/9/23

The Black Ships Festival has an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, free taiko drum concert on Friday at 6:30 p.m., an arts and crafts fair on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Independence …

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Black Ships Festival returns to Bristol this weekend

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The Black Ships Festival has an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, free taiko drum concert on Friday at 6:30 p.m., an arts and crafts fair on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Independence Park with food and music, a gala at a Newport Mansion on Saturday evening, and a memorial ceremony in Newport on Sunday.

WHEN: Friday to Sunday, Aug. 11 to 13

WHERE: Independence Park, Thames Street, Bristol

MORE INFO: blackshipsfestival.com

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