Itchen Valley Day

Save the Date: Valley Day 2026

The Valley Day Committee is delighted to announce the return of Valley Day 2026, a community celebration bringing together families and friends for a day filled with fun, laughter, and local spirit.

Taking place on Saturday 13th June 2026 at Avington Park, this year’s event promises an exciting and varied programme of activities for all ages. Attendees can look forward to a packed schedule of children’s entertainment, including the ever-popular Duck Race, Tug of War, and Arts & Crafts, alongside a range of new and returning attractions, including a Classic Car Display.

A major highlight of this year’s celebration is the highly anticipated return of the Villages Raft Race - a crowd favourite showcasing teamwork, creativity, and a healthy dose of competition.

We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for what promises to be another fantastic Valley Day,” said the Valley Day Committee. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy the outdoors, and create lasting memories.”

Event Timings & What’s On 🌟

Friday - 12th June

13:00 – 18:00
We’ll be getting everything ready for the big day!
Classic Cars arriving 🚗
Picnic tables and gazebo set up
Everyone is welcome to come along and set up their pitches

Saturday – 13th June VALLEY DAY

12.00: Classic Cars \ Suppliers setup

13:00 – Gates Open 🎉
Come on in and enjoy the day!
🍻 Drink tents open all day
🍔 Food served from 13:00 – 19:00
🎶 Live music playing from 13:00 – 20:30

14:00 – 18:00 – Children’s Activities 🧸
Plenty to keep the kids entertained, including:
Duck race 🦆
Sack race
Tug of war
Cricket games
Egg & spoon race
Face painting 🎨
And lots more fun!

15:30 – Duck Race 🦆
Don’t miss the splashy excitement!

16:30 – Raft Race on the Lake 🚣
Cheer on the teams as they race across the water!

17:30 – Classic Car Awards 🚗
Celebrating the stars of the show:
Best in Show
People’s Favourite

21:00 – Event Closes 🌙
We’ll wrap up a fantastic day

The Valley Day 2026 Registration is now open. Please click on the link below to tell us you are attending.

If you would like to add your car to The Valley Day Classic Car Display, please fill in the form on the following link.

Thank You for Joining Us at Valley Day 2025!

We had a fantastic time and hope you did too - thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and helped make the day such a success! It was a day full of community, fun, and great memories.

In the meantime, please enjoy these photos from Valley Day 2025: