Last weekend was filled with sunshine and fundraising at the annual Kimpton May Festival, where more than £12,000 is predicted to have been raised. 

Kimpton played host to the largest May Festival in Hertfordshire, which saw a host of many events to give something to everyone as all ages enjoyed the ‘Rock, Pop and Superstars’ themed weekend.

Starting with the art show in the church and a sell-out wine tasting on the Friday (April 28), villagers and visitors alike helped to make sure all the events were a major hit.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Children all dressed up at the Kimpton May Festival this year.Children all dressed up at the Kimpton May Festival this year. (Image: Kimpton May Festival)

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Chairman of the festival Barbara Kazwini said: "This May Festival has been one of the best yet, we have been very fortunate with the weather and the fact that all of our ticketed events sold well has gone to make it a great year in terms of fundraising.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: People of all ages enjoyed all the events and and food stalls.People of all ages enjoyed all the events and and food stalls. (Image: Kimpton May Festival)

"I’m delighted that we are able to provide such an entertaining weekend for all those who come, but there is also a serious side to the event and the money raised will go to a host of good causes both in the village and further afield."

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Over £12,000 raised at the four-day festival.Over £12,000 raised at the four-day festival. (Image: Kimpton May Festival)

Other highlights across the course of the four-day festival included the procession which featured the May Queen and her attendants, a fun run, the dog show, a music night and The Brains of Kimpton and the Kimpton Entertains show.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Other highlights across the course of the four-day festival included the procession which featured the May Queen and her attendants, a fun run, the dog show, a music night.Other highlights across the course of the four-day festival included the procession which featured the May Queen and her attendants, a fun run, the dog show, a music night. (Image: Kimpton May Festival)

                                                                                                         

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Welwyn Hatfield Times: Kimpton played host to the largest May Festival in Herts, which saw a host of events to give something for everyone as all ages enjoyed the ‘Rock, Pop and Superstars’ themed weekend.Kimpton played host to the largest May Festival in Herts, which saw a host of events to give something for everyone as all ages enjoyed the ‘Rock, Pop and Superstars’ themed weekend. (Image: Kimpton May Festival)

But while the dust settles on another year, the team is ready to make sure 2024 is even better with work has already started on a number of events while an appeal has been made for more volunteers to join the amazing ‘Purple Army’ committee which ensures the smooth running of the weekend.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Starting with the art show in the church and a sell-out wine tasting on the Friday, villagers and visitors alike helped to make sure all the events were a major hit.Starting with the art show in the church and a sell-out wine tasting on the Friday, villagers and visitors alike helped to make sure all the events were a major hit. (Image: Kimpton May Festival)

For full details of the events which took place and for information on Kimpton May Festival, go online to kimptonmayfestival.co.uk.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Live music was played at the four-day festival.Live music was played at the four-day festival. (Image: Kimpton May Festival)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: an appeal has been made for more volunteers to join the amazing ‘Purple Army’ committee which ensures the smooth running of the weekend.an appeal has been made for more volunteers to join the amazing ‘Purple Army’ committee which ensures the smooth running of the weekend. (Image: Kimpton May Festival)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Attendees were all dressed up to enjoy the event in full-swing.Attendees were all dressed up to enjoy the event in full-swing. (Image: Kimpton May Festival)