Religious Festival Underway At Market Harborough Showground
Written by HFM News on 21st July 2025
Around 3,000 people are attending a religious festival for members of the gypsy and traveller community at Market Harborough Showground.
The five-day Light and Life Church Convention began yesterday after returning to the venue for a third year.

The Light & Life Church Convention has returned to Market Harborough Showground for a third year Pic: Clive Mason
The festival-goers arrived in around 1,000 caravans on Saturday and two large marquees have been erected on the site, to host events during the week.
John Boyd is a trustee of Light and Life Missions and told HFM more about the event and the planning ahead of it:

The Light & Life Festival Church Convention has returned to Market Harborough Showground for a third year Pic: Clive Mason