Summer Festival
High Street
12 Jul 25 - 13:00 to 18:00
X marks the spot…FOR THE STREET FESTIVAL!
X MARKS THE SPOT…FOR THE STREET FESTIVAL! Join Princes Risborough Town Council for the annual Summer Festival on Princes Risborough High Street from 1:00PM to 6:00PM on Saturday 12th July.
No Risborough Street Festival would be complete without a trip to the beach – and this year is no exception! The much-loved man-made beach will be making its return to Market Square, offering a seaside escape right in the heart of town. This popular attraction is proudly sponsored by Local Car and Van Rental, a valued local business based in Bell Street. So, dust off your flip-flops and get ready for some sun-soaked fun!
Get into the festival spirit with fabulous, festival-themed face painting. From 1:00pm to 6:00pm, the talented team from Sunday’s Faces will be offering free face painting. This activity is proudly sponsored by two local businesses:
Dukes Wine Bar, who are located on Duke Street and will be open throughout the Summer Festival, and
Whiteline Motorcycles, who offer DVSA-approved motorcycle training courses right here in Risborough.
As you explore the variety of stalls lining the High Street, keep an eye out for the spectacular peacock stilt walkers as they bring colour and charm to the festival grounds — sponsored by playground equipment supplier
Caloo and Church Street-based modern law firm
BWK Solicitors. From 2:00 pm onwards, Bucks Bear will also be making a special appearance, thanks to the support of
Bucks Radio. Don’t miss the opportunity to snap a photo or share a smile with these beloved characters!
The main stage will be set against the backdrop of the iconic Market House building. Throughout the afternoon, attendees can enjoy a lineup of entertainment, including performances by local schools, performing arts students, and live sets from Leech, The Weathertop Preachers, and The Groove Generation. The main stage is proudly sponsored by Chris Stanley of
The Mortgage Store, who are based in the Literary Institute on the High Street.
Bringing a sense of magic to this year’s festivities, a giant bubble artist will delight audiences with displays of floating, glistening bubbles that dance in the summer sunlight. This attraction is sponsored by
Kingshills Estate Agents, an innovative estate agency offering sales, lettings and estate management covering Buckinghamshire.
Young adventurers are invited to join hands-on circus skills workshops with a playful pirate twist. Workshops will be running from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. No experience is needed, just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get involved in the fun. This interactive experience is sponsored by
Aircon Services, a local company based in Summerleys Road Business Park, specialising in professional air conditioning solutions for businesses.
Back by popular demand, the steel band will once again bring its uplifting rhythms to the High Street. Festival-goers are invited to relax and soak up the sun while enjoying the soothing sounds of the steel drums—an atmosphere that captures the true spirit of summer. This feature is proudly sponsored by
Hazlemere Windows, a local business with 40 years of truly magical home improvements under their belt.
The main sponsor of the 2025 Risborough Summer Festival is
Lightfoots Solicitors, a long-established firm proudly based on Princes Risborough High Street. Renowned for its award-winning legal services and strong support of community initiatives, Lightfoots is dedicated to serving clients at every stage of life.
Important event information:
- Please note, with the support of the Rotary Club of Princes Risborough, we will be operating a road closure from 09:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Roads affected by this closure include Duke Street, High Street, and part of Church Street. The roads will not reopen until deemed safe by the event organisers.
- Please be advised that filming and/or photography will be taking place at the 2025 Summer Festival between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM. These photographs/films will be used by Princes Risborough Town Council for Marketing. This may include Town Council publications or promotional materials that may also be published on the Town Council Website and Social Media Channels. If you do not wish to appear in any images captured please tell us so that we can take appropriate steps to ensure you are not included.
- We’ve been made aware of ongoing connectivity issues
affecting EE's phone network, which are currently impacting card payment
capabilities for several High Street retailers. Based on current information,
this appears to most likely be a long-term issue with no immediate resolution.
We felt it important to provide advance notice ahead of this week’s event to
ensure all parties are adequately prepared. This could lead to more stall holders preferring cash payments instead of card payments.
- The nearest public toilets are located next to the Horns Lane Car Park near Marks and Spencers. These will be open and available to the public until 8:00 PM on Saturday 12th July.
- Where possible, we encourage attendees to come to the event by public or active transport. If required, the nearest public car parks are located along Stratton Road (The Mount Car Park, HP27 9AN) or New Road (Horns Lane Car Park, HP27 0AW). Both of these Car Parks will be free of charge on Saturday 12th July courtesy of Buckinghamshire Council. For more information on these Car Parks, please see the Find A Council Car Park Webpage.
