The Ashby Arts Festival gets under way this weekend and lasts for more than a month.

Kicking off the events, which run throughout May and into early June, will be a street band performance in Market Street on Saturday (April 30).

From 11am, you will be able to The Valentino's Street Band who are putting on two performances outside Boots.

Valentino's play a wide range of music to keep you entertained as the Bank Holiday weekend gets under way.

You can find out more details HERE.

Also starting on Saturday, and running through until Monday, is the HeadstART Exhibition at the Methodist Church.

Moira Replan

This is also part of the festival and features artwork by members of the Moira Replan Charity.

Entry is free and you can find. more details of the event HERE.

Away from the Festival, Moira Furnace is hosting its second Craft Fair of the Spring.

The event is now a regular feature on the calendar and visitors can expect over 50 stalls, hot food vendors, boat rides, the museum, and other entertainment.

Moira Furnace

Entry is free and the event runs from 10am-4pm.

You can find more details HERE

Back in Ashby, Brew in Market Street is hosting another of its Lazy Sunday Afternoon sessions.

The music starts at 3pm and you can find out more details HERE.

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