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Hemel Hullabaloo

Sun, music and smiles: Hemel Hullabaloo 2026 a smash hit for town centre

Hemel Hempstead town centre was buzzing on Saturday as lots of residents turned out to enjoy the return of the annual Hemel Hullabaloo food and music festival.

The glorious summer sunshine brought out families and visitors and they filled the high street for six hours to enjoy free entertainment, delicious local food, and be in the community spirit.

Highlights from the day included:

> Non-Stop Live Music: Local talent and performers wowed the crowds from the Rainbow Stage all afternoon.

> Family Fun: Festivalgoers enjoyed free rides on the Hullabaloo steam train, face painting, balloon modelling, and stilt-walking performers.

> Creative Activities: Hands-on fun kept children and adults busy with pavement chalking, bracelet making, arts and crafts, and poetry workshops.

> Community Spirit: Local businesses, food traders, and charities came together in the Community Village to showcase the best of Hemel.

"We are absolutely thrilled with the turnout," said Heather Card-Jones from Hemel Hempstead BID. "The weather was fantastic, the atmosphere was incredible, and it was amazing to see so many families out enjoying our town centre. After a busy Saturday, we certainly needed a relaxed Sunday to recover!"

The BID would love to see how you spent your day. Did you ride the train, get your face painted, or catch your favourite local act?

Residents are encouraged to share their favourite moments and photos on social media by tagging @Hemel_Hempstead_BID on Instagram or Hemel Hempstead BID on Facebook.

For future event updates and news on town centre initiatives, visit www.hemelhempsteadbid.com

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