Religious Festival Underway At Market Harborough Showground

Written by 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

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