Hemlock Happening 2025

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The Hemlock Happening is a much-loved annual family event packed with entertainment, activities, and community spirit.
Hemlock Happening 2024, groups sitting on the grass in front of the main stage

The Hemlock Happening is back for 2025 with a special celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, including a performance from the British Army's world famous Parachute Display Team, the Red Devils!

Held in the beautiful setting of Bramcote Hills Park, this free-entry event promises a fantastic day out for all ages. Attracting approximately 9,000 visitors, the Hemlock Happening is one of the most popular events in the area.

Enjoy the fairground and dance into the night with live music at the United Living Main Stage, or cool off, relax and browse the selection of stalls with a drink from Gladstonian Mobile Bar and Events.

Last year’s event saw 9,000 flock to the scenic Bramcote Hills Park for a day filled with family fun, entertainment, and community spirit.

Taking place on Saturday 7 June 2025, the event will feature community stalls, charities, arts and crafts traders, an interactive Army experience, classic vintage cars, dance performances and field activities from 1pm – 6pm, and food, fairground rides and live music from 1pm – 10:30pm, rounded off with a spectacular firework finale.

With thanks to our headline sponsor United Living (opens in a new window).

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, we offer a variety of sponsorship packages to suit all budgets, to find out more, please contact our Events Team at events@broxtowe.gov.uk or 0115 917 3745. All traders and community stall spaces have now been filled.

Parking is available on site for Blue Badge holders only. Free event parking is available at Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, Stapleford NG9 8JL. Residents are also encouraged to walk, cycle, or use public transport to our events.