Every weekend, Express presents a selection of exhibitions, performances, workshops, events and other historic, creative and delicious content to help islanders get their weekly dose of culture.
Here’s this week’s offering…
It’s a Knockout!
Local teams are set to battle it out at People’s Park on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September in the annual ‘It’s a Knockout!’ challenge.
As well as watching the participants slip and slide their way round an inflatable obstacles course, attendees can enjoy a family-friendly zone featuring bouncy castles, face painting, carousel rides, mini tractor racing, and a sensory zone.
Food and drink will be available throughout the event, which is open from 10:00 and 18:00 on both days.
All funds raised will be donated to the Neonatal Unit at the General Hospital.
La Folle d’Avoût
La Folle d’Avoût, better known as the Corn Riots Festival, returns to the Royal Square for a third year this weekend.
Hoping to celebrate Jersey’s historical culture, the line-up includes a host of local musicians and performers, as well as food stalls and a fresh farmer’s market.
Opening at 13:00 on Saturday 28 September, entertainment is scheduled throughout the weekend until 19:15 on Sunday 29 September.
A full programme of events and performer line-up can be found HERE.
70s/80s Disco
Join Citizens Advice Jersey in their 70s and 80s themed fundraiser disco this Saturday 28 September at the Grand Hotel.
A welcome drink and buffet dinner are included in the ticket price, and a raffle will take place on the night.
Tickets can be purchased by emailing the charity via advice@cab.org.je.
Jersey Festival of Words
Catch the final jam-packed weekend of the Jersey Festival of Words.
From Jèrriais to children’s stories and poetry to Dante, there is something for everyone at events across the island on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September.
The full timetable of events can be found HERE.
Headway Jersey Pop-up
Headway Jersey is opening its heartwarming embroidery exhibition ‘Threads of Resilience’ this Saturday 28 September at Grève de Lecq barracks.
Each piece has been crafted by members of the charity who have suffered brain or head injuries, and the artwork symbolises their individual recovery journeys.
The exhibition is open to the public from 10:00 until 16:00 each day from Saturday 28 September until Wednesday 2 October.