Saturday 11 July 2026

It was another hot day but we had a fantastic time with lots of community spirit. No theme this year. We had our regular Welly Wanging competition plus a new Let's Bake Lawford! competition. Our Dog Show was held on an evening a week before the festival day due to the heat expected on the day, we thought this worked well and was successful in its own right. The music this year was incredible! Lots to entertain everyone, lot's of craft and charity stalls and of course Wolly the clown was brilliant along with the circus skills they brought along.

"What an absolutely fabulous event. You really are the epitome of true village spirit"

Said by Long Lawford Parish Councillor Ashley Thompson

See this Rugby Advertiser Article from 16 July 2026:

https://www.warwickshireworld.com/news/people/you-really-are-the-epitome-of-true-village-spirit-long-lawfords-free-community-festival-hailed-a-success-

We held our first ever Let's Bake Lawford competition which was judged by Dino Bakes:

Under 16's winner

Baani Chopra

Over 16's winner

Claire Weatherall

Welly Wanging Competition 2026 Champions:

Under 11's Welly Wanger

Farren Kennell

Best Lady Welly Wanger

Claire Weatherall

Best Man Welly Wanger

David Gardner

Over 11's Welly Wanger

Riley Clamp

Dog Show 2026

Due to the heat on the day we held the Dog Show at 6pm on Friday 3 July

We would like to thank everyone who came out to join us and all the 37 dogs who entered. Sponsored by RavenpawsTraining and Behaviour

Best Boy: 🥇 Axel 🥈 Arlo 🥉Riley

Best Girl: 🥇 Mango 🥈Kenzie 🥉Olive

Best Rescue: 🥇 Dave 🥈 Alma 🥉 Agi

Best Puppy: 🥇 Ruby 🥈Bailey 🥉 Benji

Waggiest Tail: 🥇 Alfie 🥈Tillyboo 🥉 Maggie

Donations for this years Raffle were gratefully received from:

The Old Smithy, Church Lawford for donating a voucher.

Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey for donating a family ticket for Blaze home game.

Simply Hair for donating a voucher.

Artisan Market, Coombe Abbey for donating a hamper.

Andrew Rackham for donating a bird box.

Leather by PJC for their donation.

Snowflake Sentiments for their donation.

Wright Step Fitness for their donation of a voucher.

PCBN Events for their donation of two hours free bouncy castle hire and two hours free soft play hire and 50% off luxury bouncy castle and soft play hire.

Tilly Boo's for their donation of a cushion and book holder cushion.

Gems Creative Place for their donation of greetings cards.

Daren Goodwin for their donation of a terrarium.

Natalie Steed for their kind donation of gifts.

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