A short time ago in a lush green park not very far away….more than 15,000 people attended Woking’s biggest and best outdoor party!

Woking Park will once again feel the force of celebration as it gets set to host one galactic-sized, birthday bash in honour of H.G. Wells!

From 12noon to 9pm on Saturday 9 July 2016, families can enjoy a meteoric day of time travel, space-age fun, live performances and the return of the Ambassadors Big Screen, showcasing the people’s choice of sci-fi blockbuster.

This universe of free entertainment will stretch across two fields ensuring there is something to excite and delight all ages. The Time Zone will provide an immersive experience for those wishing to explore the world of H.G. Wells at a gentle pace. Visitors can browse collections from the Surrey History Centre, school art displays, and travel through the ages with classical sounds from Woking’s Victorian bandstand.

The more intrepid traveller can make the jump to light speed in the Futuristic Field! Blasting off from the Morrisons Main Stage, the Star Wars parody, Sci-Fi Band, will have you singing along to hit covers such as Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and AC/DC’s Back in Black, while Dance Woking troupes will entertain and light up the party. Younger explorers can find their time machine at the funfair, build their own rocket or take part in story time in one of the many tents crammed full of children’s activities.

Woking Borough Council’s Party in the Park Event Manager, Tara Stevenson, said: “We’re very excited to be putting on another fantastic party for the people of Woking. We’re going all out to create a time-travelling, sci-fi adventure for families packed full of things to see and do.

“Not to be missed is our headline act, Sci-Fi Band. Lead vocalists, Princess Leia and Darth Vader, will be performing ‘I’ve got the moves like Jabba’ and other favourites, supported by Chewbacca on drums and a host of other familiar faces on backing.

“As well as children’s activities, a funfair, food village, performing arts, Wimbledon tennis on the big screen and outdoor cinema, other highlights this year include lightsaber training in our Sports Zone, a double-decker social gaming bus, glow-in-the-dark table tennis, and a brilliant display of replica movie and TV props including Dr Who’s Tardis, Thunderbird 3, Stargate, a Martian tripod and of course, H.G. Well’s Time Machine.

“Other than a small charge for some fairground rides, this entertainment odyssey is completely free for families, so get into character, pack a picnic blanket and come prepared to party for the day.”

Get into character

Are you the droids party organisers are looking for? Your space age outfit or outlandish alien attire could win you a ÂŁ100 Woking Shopping voucher. Parade around the park in your galactic getup then join the judging line at 6pm if you want your costume to be crowned the best in show on Saturday 9 July. Younger Martians can take part too, pocketing a ÂŁ50 voucher if their extra-terrestrial dress is the one to impress.

Party in the Park takes place on Saturday 9 July 2016, 12noon to 9pm in Woking Park. To find out more about and to see photos from last year’s event, please visit www.celebratewoking.info/partyinthepark

Article by Woking Borough Council