Following the success of last year's inaugural St Helens Gala, organisers are aiming to host an even bigger and better festival that will be "bursting with excitement from start to finish". Taking place at Ruskin Sports Village on Sunday, August 25, the free event will showcase a vibrant mix of stalls and activities, as well as the annual celebrity bowls competition. A family-friendly and ticketed music festival will follow the day's fun, with some of the biggest tribute acts set to delight the St Helens crowd.
READ > The cosy family cafe that is the perfect spot for those in the know Participants at the 2021 Celebrity Bowls (Image: Mike Dean) Kicking off the 'Handepay Community Engagement' part of the day is the Gala itself, a vibrant hub showcasing the "heart of St Helens". This will include stalls from local independents and charities, as well as food and drinks from independent vendors. There will also be attractions such as inflatable arenas, small fairground rides, mini golf, classic car showcases, animal and pet displays, and visits from movie heroes.
Johnny Vegas' annual Celebrity Bowls competition is where 16 celebrities from the world of showbiz and rugby league will battle it out for the prestigious Lol Pennington Memorial Cup. A map of the Gala Fest (Image: St Helens Gala Fest) For those who have purchased the music ticket, which helps to fund the Steve Prescot Foundation's charity and community events throughout the year, the performances begin at 2pm with the em.