Please note all features are listed subject to weather induced restrictions
BANDSTAND and TOWN CENTRE
Entertainments sponsored by La Source of East Street
Programme of Italian themed music and entertainers both days in the Carfax and around
the town
PARKSIDE – over bridge opposite RSA/MORE Than
Bridgestone Motorsport F1 Ferrari and safer driving display
A stunning Ferrari will take centre stage courtesy of F1 tyre supplier Bridgestone.
As well as providing a great backdrop for photos, which can be taken in return for
a small charity donation, the car will draw attention to the tyre manufacturers
pioneering ‘Think Before You Drive’ campaign. It is hoped that a crash test dummy
will join the Ferrari on the stand, distributing free wristbands and safety leaflets
to educate people about the importance of regularly checking the condition, pressure
and grip of their tyres
Ducati UK Display and Demos
Ducati will be bringing along their Ducati Roadshow - a display of 2009 motorcycles
and a fleet of demo bikes for you to ride!
Demo riders must have both parts of their licence with them to be eligible, demo
rides are subject to availability. Riders will be expected to have appropriate motorcycle
clothing and safety gear and all rides will be accompanied.
The Italian Car Park
Missed out on a display space? Free for the first 60 registered visiting Italian
super cars and sports bikes each day (donations may be made to Chestnut Tree House)
Access from Albion Way via Madeira Avenue. Access only to pre-registered and display
vehicles. REGISTER HERE
CARFAX
Horsham Good Friday Gathering – Horsham Churches Together
Horsham Carfax Bandstand 11.10am
Public Processions of Witness “so that the world might believe”
Departing at 11am from Park entrance opposite the Capitol Arts Centre, North St.
URC Church, Springfield Road St Marys Church, Causeway
Italia in Piazza - Italian Fresh Produce Market
Good Friday 10th: 10am – 4pm
Easter Saturday 11th: 9am – 5pm
Horsham Markets - Local Produce & Crafts Market
Good Friday 10th: 10am – 4pm
Easter Saturday 11th: 9am – 3pm
Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice
Good Friday the Chestnut Tree House Minibus and fund raising team will be present
with collections by many organisations in the town both days on behalf of the Sussex
Children’s Hospice.
Kidz Stuff 2009 THE SPLAT WORLD RECORD ITALIAN TRIALS
Exciting news of this year’s fantastic Rotary Club Kidz Stuff Event which comes
to Horsham Park and Town Centre on the 30th and 31st May. On Friday there will be
limited supplies for you to try your hand at Italian Custard Pie throwing in preparation
for the Kidz Stuff Guinness World Record attempt on Sunday 31st May in Horsham Park
The Glitter Girls from ‘All That Glitters’
The girls will be in Horsham to hand out their 10% off vouchers over the two days
Panino’s Gellato
Authentic Italian Ice Creams
Hepworth & Co Festival Beer Station
Award winning local brewery, Hepworth & Co present their Piazza Italia festival
beer and other fine brews both days
Mercury FM’s Thunder
Good Friday, Thunder will join the Surrey Ferraris arriving from Dorking’s La Dolce
Dorking festival (4-11th April) and park in the town with the crew handing out promotional
items
Maranello Ferrari
Egham based Ferrari Dealer, Maranello will be joining the owners clubs with a vehicle
based shop for all your official Ferrari merchandise, Good Friday only
Sussex Newspapers
Good Friday and Saturday, the Sussex newspapers promotions team will have special
Easter editions of the County Times
OLD TOWN HALL, MARKET SQUARE
Scalextric Piazza Italia Challenge sponsored by Prestige Sports Events
Race model Ferraris around a Scalextric club circuit. Trophy each day for the fastest
laptime. Also F1 simulator and chassis racers.
EAST STREET & MARKET SQUARE
Piazza Italia Rally Ferraris
Good Friday will see the Sussex, Surrey and Kent Ferrari Owners Clubs enter the
town via Worthing Road and Albion Way to park in and East Street and Market Square.
Over 40 Ferraris are expected.
Piazza Italia Rally Alfa Romeos and Fiat 500s
Saturday will see East Street filled with a fine display of classic and modern Owners
Club Alfa Romeos joined by a special display of enthusiasts classic Fiat 500s
THE FORUM
Piazza Italia Rally Italian Motorcycles
Friday also sees up to 100 famous name Italian Sports Motorcycles led by the Ducati
Owners Club of GB and owners club displays on The Forum.
Piazza Italia Rally Italian Super Cars
On Saturday The Forum will host a selection of Famous Italian Super Car marques
including De Tomaso, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and a European ‘special guest
Super Car’ (See Silhouette competition in the event’s programme)
PIRIES PLACE
The Italian Job film 40th Anniversary
Friday and Saturday Piries place celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the original
Italian Job film. Minis (courtesy of Gatwick Mini), ‘Gold’ bars courtesy of Prestige
Sports Events, films, fun and surprises. (Sorry no doors will be blown off !)
Piries Place Market does The Italian Job
Good Friday 10th: 10am – 4pm
Easter Saturday 11th: 9am – 5pm
HORSHAM MUSEUM, CAUSEWAY and TOWN SHOPS
FREE Children’s Roman Centurion Easter Hunt Competition
Friday and Saturday pick up entry forms from Horsham Museum and discover what the
Romans read; and all of the town’s Centurions – One Giant Easter Egg to be won each
day.
SWAN WALK
Italian Family Car Prize Draw
Sponsored by New Street Cars in aid of Chestnut Tree House (Springfield Court, 4-11
April)
Italian Cheek Art for Children
By Hawkins Bazaar, Springfield Court, Good Friday and Saturday
Ice your own Easter Egg
by Thorntons – Swan Walk, all Easter
Capitol Arts Centre
Swing Italiano by Ray Gelato and his Giants, 8pm Saturday - advance bookings and
on the door