Events 2012
JUNE
Crick Boat Show
Saturday 2nd - Tuesday 5th June
The Crick Boat Show is the number one Boat Show at the Heart of the Waterways.
Kenilworth Show 2012
Saturday 2nd June
The 68th annual Kenilworth Show is to be held at Stoneleigh Park and, along with all the popular agricultural and equestrian classes and entertainment, the event will again feature a thriving homecraft section and competition, as well as trade stands.
The show will also host all the usual agricultural and equestrian classes, as well as new attractions and various activities for all the family.
Organiser: Kenilworth and District Agricultural Soceity
Email:kenilworthshow@googlemail.com
Auto Italia's Annual Concours Event, Stanford Hall
Sunday 3rd June
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Set a date for Sunday June 3rd at Stanford Hall for Auto Italia’s annual concours event. There are plans for some additional attractions at this centrally located stately home including amusements for the younger visitor and the opportunity to enjoy a weekend break in the Hall’s newly available accommodation. The manicured lawns will once again be host to a wide variety of top quality Italian cars including the UK’s largest annual gathering of Maserati cars.
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Play Fair, Stoneleigh
Tuesday 19th - Wednesday 20th June
JULY
London 2012 Olympic football tournament match
at the City of Coventry Stadium
25th July - 9th August 2012
In 2009, the Ricoh Arena won the bid to be the only Midlands venue to host the London 2012 Olympic Football Tournament. The Arena will be known as the City of Coventry Stadium for the duration of the games, hosting 12 games over 8 days.
Showcasing our city to the world
The first London 2012 Olympic football tournament match at the City of Coventry Stadium will kick-off on July 25, 2012 - two days ahead of the official opening in the capital city.
Twelve men’s and women’s matches will take place at the City of Coventry Stadium - which will be the temporary name of the Ricoh Arena for the duration of the Games - in eight days with a combination of preliminary games, a quarter-final and the women’s bronze final on August 9.
Daniel Gidney, chief executive of the City of Coventry Stadium, said excitement was already building as Coventry prepares to become the first city in England to stage a 2012 Olympic event.
"We want as many people as possible throughout the Midlands to be involved in the magic of the Olympics."
"It really is a privilege for this to be taking place in our city and it is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the city to the rest of the world."
Councillor George Duggins, deputy leader of Coventry City Council, said, "This will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase our city to a worldwide audience as we receive visitors from right across the globe and welcome the international media to cover our role in hosting part of the greatest sporting event on earth.
"There are so many ways to be involved with London 2012 between now and the first football match in Coventry on July 25 and I would encourage as many people as possible to find out how they can engage now before it is too late!"
Match Dates and Times
25th July - Women's preliminary double header
KICK-OFF TIMES: 17:00 & 19:45
26th July- Men's preliminary
KICK-OFF TIME: 19:45
28th July- Women's preliminary double header
KICK-OFF TIMES: 12:00 and 14:45
29th July- Men's preliminary double header
KICK-OFF TIMES: 14:30 and 17:50
31st July- Women's preliminary
KICK-OFF TIME: 19:45
1st August- Men's preliminary double header
KICK-OFF TIMES: 17:00 and 19:45
3rd August- Women's Quarter-Final
KICK-OFF TIME: 19:30
9th August- Women's Bronze Final
KICK-OFF TIME: 13:00
Godiva Awakes
Saturday 28th July
On 28 July 2012, Imagineer Productions 21st Century Godiva will awake to a spectacular performance involving dancers, actors, aerialists, musicians and pyrotechnicians. On 29 July 2012 carnivalists and 220 young people will process through Coventry city centre in celebration at the unveiling of this Godiva for the modern age. On 30 July 2012 - 5 August 2012, powered by 100 cyclists, Godiva will then journey to London to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Godiva Awakes is part of Artists taking the lead, a series of 12 public art commissions across the UK to celebrate the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, funded by Arts Council England.
Godiva Awakes is a world class piece of public art, made by mechanics, artists, theatre makers, puppeteers and engineers from Coventry, the region, nationally and internationally to the highest standards of contemporary craftsmanship.
AUGUST
Stanford Hall Fireworks
Saturday 4th August 2012
Now in its 9th year, right here at Stanford Hall - 4 great firework displays! 3 of the UK's best firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a finale display from organisers MLE Pyrotechnics. The types of fireworks being used by the companies are quite different to the material available to the general public, each company can use category 4 fireworks - those that are for professional use only.
The event is the only one of its type in the UK where the audience have the capability to vote for the team they liked the most using their mobile phone - purely for fun. Texts will be charged at normal rates and a limit of 1 vote per number is in place. Each voting number receives a text back with the results.
SEPTEMBER
Autumn Fair International, NEC
Sunday 2nd - Thursday 5th September
As a buyer you will find... |
| ...the season's most comprehensive selection of general and design-led gifts, housewares, greetings cards, fashion accessories and much more across nine show sectors. With over 500,000 products and 60,000 new launches, Autumn Fair International is the biggest home and gift event of the season. It's your essential buying opportunity to source the hottest new festive products and preview spring 2012 lines first. |
