1. Centenary Gala, Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street
A free gala evening to celebrate 100 years since the theatre first opened, with live performers, films created by local schoolchildren, drinks receptions, live music, comedy and magic.
It starts at 7.30pm on Sunday.
For more information and to book tickets, call the Box Office: 01962 840440.
2. Harvest Flower Festival at St Mary’s Church, Avington, Alresford
The church will be decked out in all its seasonal glory for the two-day event on Saturday and Sunday.
There will be crafts and produce, bric-a-brac, refreshments and cakes, and barrel organ demonstrations.
Entrance including tea is £5, and children go free. The festival is in aid of Itchen Valley Churches.
3. Alresford Scarecrow Festival
From Friday to Sunday the scarecrows will be appearing around the town to raise money for the rood appeal at St John’s church. Concert by Reading Phoenix Choir in church at 7.30pm on Saturday; prize-giving in church on Sunday from 11.30am followed by Scarecrow Uke Band.
4. Piglet Racing, Hampshire Farmers’ Market, Winchester
There will be plenty of squeals as the centre-piece of Hampshire Farmers’ Market celebrations with the British Food Fortnight, which runs from September 20 until October 5.
Sunday’s race starts at 10am and runs until 1pm.
There will also be pig-themed competitions, and the chance to vote for the Best Hampshire Sausage.
5. Upham Autumn Flower and Produce Show, Upham Churchyard
There will be lessons for children and adults including classes for the best scarecrow, tallest sunflower and ‘celebration show stopper’ bakery.
It starts at 2pm on Saturday. For more information call Heather Flaherty on 01489 860377.
6. Danceathon, Kings’ School, Romsey Road, Winchester
Winchester Fit 4 the Future are campaigning for a new leisure centre at Bar End – this is one of their many fundraisers.
The two-hour Danceathon runs from 10am-12pm on Sunday. Go to fit4thefuture.org for more information.
7. RM Hubbert at The Railway Inn, Winchester
On Sunday one of Scotland’s finest acoustic guitarists, a struggling soul who has turned grief from the loss of his parents into deeply affecting instrumental work, comes to Winchester on his first UK tour since the end of his Yes campaign.
Doors open at 8pm. Tickets cost £9 and can be bought from railwaylive.co.uk.
8. Bishop’s Waltham Art, Design, Antique and Vintage Fair
Artists and designers will sell their own antiques, vintage clothing and retro items as they set up shop in Bishop’s Waltham High Street. The fair is on Sunday, from 10am to 4pm.
9. Cambridge Taverner Choir, Winchester Cathedral
The concert is on Saturday at 7.30pm. Tickets £16, concessions £13.
10. A walk on top of St Catherine’s Hill, St Cross
And see the best view of the city. Open all weekend. It’s free!
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