Things to do this weekend in Derby including: A Food Fest, Live Wrestling & A Maze You Might Not Escape!

Morning! This weekend isn’t asking if you’re free, it’s telling you to clear your diary. There’s a two-day food fest blowout with live music that could wreck both your diet and your sleep, maze adventures that’ll have the kids snoring before you’ve hit the driveway, and live wrestling at Derby Market Hall where you can boo the baddies, cheer the heroes, and wonder how those tights are still holding together. The only real problem? Figuring out how to fit it all in.

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📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

🍔 - FAB Food Fest: The Weekend That Could Ruin Your Diet and Your Sleep
📍 - Derby Rugby Club
📅 - 16th - 17th August
⏰ - Sat 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
⏰ -Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
🎟️ - Family tickets from just £20 | Kids under 4 go free
📷 - @fabfoodfestivals

We mentioned it on Monday and tickets are flying! Derby Rugby Club is turning into a two-day mash-up of tribute acts, street food, and a weekend’s worth of “just one more” from the bar. Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Killaz UK and Amy Winehouse tribute sets keep the music flowing, while 15+ street food stalls and artisan traders handle the taste side of things. There’s a kids’ zone with rides and glitter tattoos, plus a clairvoyant if you fancy knowing how many pints you’ll have before dancing.

FRIDAY:

Moofest - Brunswood Farm
10:00 AM | More Info

SATURDAY:

Swarkestone Craft Fair - Swarkestone Garden Centre
9:00 AM | More Info

Breakfast Meet - Great Northern Classics
9:00 AM | More Info

Rock Climbing Taster Session - Lawrencefield Quarry, Peak District
10:00 AM | More Info

Greenwich Gardens Summer Fayre - 34 Greenwich Drive North, Mackworth
10:00 AM | More Info

Willow Weaving Workshop - Hannah Fields Community Garden
10:30 AM | More Info

Summer Reading Challenge - Allestree Library
11:00 AM | More Info

Kids Performing Arts Classes - Willington Village
1:00 PM | More Info

Littleover Park Walk - King George V Fields
2:00 PM | More Info

Redemption at The Gaol - Friar Gate
8:00 PM | More Info

SUNDAY:

Super Car Driver Meet - Great Northern Classics
10:00 AM | More Info

Family Fun Day - Derby Arena
10:00 AM | More Info

Family Sculpting Workshop - Museum of Making
10:30 AM | More Info

Summer Fayre - Elvaston Cricket Club
12:00 PM | More Info

Crystal Sound Bath Experience - Gong Space
12:00 PM | More Info

Live Pro Wrestling - Hairy Dog
2:00 PM | More Info

Annual Ceroc Picnic in The Park - Markeaton Park
3:00 PM | More Info

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

🍰 - The Secret to a Perfect Afternoon? It’s Hiding in Melbourne
📍 - Melbourne Hall, Church Square, Melbourne
⏰ - Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📷 - @melbournehalltearooms

Walk into Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms and the smell of fresh sponge, buttery pastries, and rich coffee hits you instantly. Inside feels warm and cosy, perfect for a quiet chat or a solo cake mission, while the flower-filled courtyard is made for lingering on sunny afternoons. Get there early because when the last slice goes, you’ll wish you’d moved faster.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🌽 - Maze 52 - The Summer Shortcut to Tired, Happy Kids
📍 - Ednaston
📅 - Open Daily during Summer
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ - Tickets from £8 | Under 2s Free
📷 - @maze__52

If the kids are climbing the walls this summer, take them to Maze 52 and let them loose. They can race through the giant 7-acre maze, conquer hay bales, dig in the sand pit, tackle the obstacle course, and have a go at mini golf. There’s even wildflower picking for a quieter moment and a dog agility park so the family pooch can join in. Fresh air, plenty of space, and a day that’ll have them sleeping well.

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🤼‍♂️ - Live Wrestling Show - The Kind of Sunday You’ll Talk About All Week
📍 - Derby Market Hall
📅 - Sunday 17th August
⏰ - Doors Open 11:00 AM | Event Starts 12:30 PM
🎟️ - Free entry (VIP sold out)
📷 - @derbymarkethall

Two hours of pure, in-your-face wrestling entertainment. The Aspire Wrestling Alliance is bringing the action to Derby Market Hall, with homegrown talent and BBC Gladiators finalist Wesley Nsereko in the mix. You’ll cheer, you’ll boo, and you might even lose your voice before it’s over. Free to get in, but the good spots won’t last long.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Friday

• Neural Dance Live - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

• White Light Release Party - Dubrek Studios - 7:30 PM

• Karaoke Night - Needles Pub - 8:00 PM

• Crossroads - Flowerpot - 8:30 PM

Saturday

• Indie All Dayer - Kensington Tavern - 1:00 PM

• Midlife Con-fusion - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

• Guns 2 Roses - Hairy Dog - 7:00 PM

• Jemma Johnson - Derby Market Hall - 7:00 PM

• Live Music - Electric Daisy - 7:30 PM

• Fizz & Festa Afterparty - Prince of Wales Spondon - 8:00 PM

• Headshrinka Live - Ye Olde Dolphine Inn - 9:00 PM

• Acoustic Anarchy - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Sunday

• Eleanor McGregor - Victoria Inn - 4:00 PM

• Dust & Debris Live - Prince of Wales Spondon - 4:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
25°C 🌡️ 14°C | Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime.

Saturday
25°C 🌡️ 14°C | Cloudy changing to sunny by late morning.

Sunday
26°C 🌡️ 15°C | Cloudy changing to sunny by late morning.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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