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This is a list of traditional folk customs and scheduled yearly events.
In other words, it doesn't change from year to year.
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January
- Weekend Gallery Exhibition, Hastings
February
- A Painters Park , Petworth House, Petworth
- Creative Arts, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, February half-term
- Dusty Footsteps , Petworth House, Petworth
- Inside, Outside, In , Petworth House, Petworth
- Quiet Industry & Housekeppers Breakfast, Petworth House, Petworth
- Sussex Beacon Half Marathon, Brighton Seafront, Brighton, End Feb
- Weekend Gallery Exhibition, Hastings
March
- Captured! , Petworth House, Petworth
- Going Digital – Photographic Workshops, Petworth House, Petworth
- Lanes Market, Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton
- Moons, Maps and the Mistress , Petworth House, Petworth
- Mothering Sunday, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Mothering Sunday
- Mothers Day Celebrations, Petworth House, Petworth
- Open Days at Wilmington Priory, Wilmington Priory, Wilmington
- Petwoth Pictures, Petworth House, Petworth
- Pioneer Motorcycle Run, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Mid March
- What’s Cooking at Petworth House?, Petworth
April
- A Celebration of Spring, Parham House, Storrington
- A Taste of Sussex Fine Food Fair, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester
- British and World Marbles Championship, Greyhound Inn, Tinsley Green, Horsham
- Celebrate the Taste, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Mid April
- Dinner with JMW Turner , Petworth House, Petworth
- Eggs In Space – Family Event , Petworth House, Petworth
- Four Seasons Woodland Show, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Amberley, May Day Bank Holiday Weekend
- Going Digital – Photographic Workshops, Petworth House, Petworth
- Harness Horse Parade, The South of England Centre, Ardingly, Easter Monday
- Jaguar Run, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Late April
- JMW Turner’s Birthday Tea , Petworth House, Petworth
- Jukebox and Retro Fair, Brighton Racecourse, Brighton, Early April
- London Philharmonic Orchestra, Concert Hall, Brighton Domw, Brighton
- Morris Minor Rally, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Early April
- Petwoth Pictures, Petworth House, Petworth
- PO Vehicles, Veteran Cycles & Industrial Trains, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Amberley
- Spaced Out – Family Quiz Trail , Petworth House, Petworth
- Spring Holiday Crafts & Skills Day, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Amberley
- Tulip Festival, Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Late April - Early May
- Vintage Car Show, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Amberley, Early April
- Whats Cooking at Petworth House?, Petworth
- Whats Cooking at Petworth House?, Petworth
May
- A Taste of Sussex Fine Food Fair, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester
- Arts & Crafts Event for Children, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, May half-term
- Brighton Festival, Various venues, Brighton, Throughout May
- Brighton Fringe Festival, Brighton
- Charleston Festival, Charleston, Nr Firle, Lewes
- Downland Art Society Annual Spring Exhibition, St Nicholas Hall, Arundel
- Four Seasons Woodland Show, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Amberley, May Day Bank Holiday Weekend
- Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Glyndebourne Opera House, Lewes, From May to August
- Going Underground!, Petworth House, Petworth
- Horse Driving Trials, Stanmer Park, Brighton, Early May
- Jack-in-the-Green Morris Dancing Festival, Hastings
- Lewes Folk Rock, Lewes
- Mackerel Fayre, Brighton Fishing Museum and Quarter, Brighton, Late May
- May Day Celebration Supper , Petworth House, Petworth
- Medieval Fair, Battle
- Murder Mystery Afternoon , Petworth House, Petworth
- NHA Garden and Local Produce Fair, Summers Place, Billingshurst
- Night at the Museum – Family Event , Petworth House, Petworth
- Ore Stage Festival, Phoenix Arts Centre, Hastings
- Petwoth Pictures, Petworth House, Petworth
- Royal Armouries Jousting, Arundel Castle, Arundel
- Spring Food Fair, Hove
- Sustainability Day, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester
- West Sussex Lurcher Club Fun Dog Show, Middleton Common Farm, Ditchling, Late May
- Whats Cooking at Petworth House?, Petworth
June
- Brighton Fashion Weekend, Brighton, 13th - 15th
- Broadwater Summer Flower Show, Broadwater Green, Worthing, late June
- Chichester Festivities, Chichester
- Corpus Christi Carpet of Flowers, Arundel Cathedral, Arundel, Late June
- Craft Fair, Hartfield
- Crawley Folk Festival, The Hawth, Crawley
- Fun Dog Show & Garden Party, Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre, Sidlesham
- Going Digital – Photographic Workshops, Petworth House, Petworth
- Going Digital – Photographic Workshops, Petworth House, Petworth
- Going Underground! , Petworth House, Petworth
- Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Park, Chichester, Late June
- Hastings Beer & Music Festival, Hastings
- Hastings Beer and Music Festival, The Tennis Lawns Alexandra Park, Hastings
- Heavy Horse Spectacular, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Early June
- Hickstead British Jumping Derby Meeting, Haywards Heath
- London to Brighton Bike Ride, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Mid June
- London to Brighton Classic Car Race, Madeira Drive, Brighton
- Petworth Park Food Festival , Petworth House, Petworth
- Petwoth Pictures, Petworth House, Petworth
- Pig and a Pint , Petworth House, Petworth
- Special Rose Weekend, Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, 16th & 17th
- Spot the Spaniel , Petworth House, Petworth
- Sussex Guild Craft Show, Arundel Castle, Arundel, Saturday 30 June & Sunday 1
- The Wood Show, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, End June
- Whats Cooking at Petworth House?, Petworth
July
- Annual Craft & Hobby Fair, Battle Memorial Halls, Battle, Late July
- Battle Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Battle Golf Course, Battle, Mid July
- Breakfast with the Dawn Chorus, Petworth House, Petworth
- Brighton Kite Festival, Stanmer Park, Brighton
- Charity Open Gardens Day, Haywards Heath
- Chichester Festivities, Chichester
- Chilli Fest UK, Coronation Green, Shoreham By Sea
- Early Music Afternoon, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Early July
- Eastbourne Lammas Festival, Seafront, Eastbourne
- Evening Open Air Theatre, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Early & Mid July
- Fancy a Cuppa? , Petworth House, Petworth
- Fontwell Park Festival, Fontwell Park Racecourse, Near Arundel
- Game & Country Fair, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, Mid July
- Garden Weekend, Parham Gardens, nr Pulborough, Early July
- Glastonwick, Coombes, Shoreham-by-Sea
- Glorious Goodwood, Goodwood Estate, Chichester, Late July
- Going Underground! , Petworth House, Petworth
- Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood
- Hickstead British Jumping Derby Meeting, Haywards Heath
- Lily Time, Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Late July - Early August
- Murder Mystery Afternoon, Petworth House, Petworth
- Rare & Traditional Breeds Show, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Mid July
- Ringmer Steam & Country Show, Upper Lodge Farm, Lewes, Late July
- Rock in the Bog, Lewes
- Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club Rally, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, Early July
- Smallholders Show, South of England Showground, Ardingly
- The Fete in the Park , Petworth House, Petworth
- The Garden Gadabout, Brighton
- Uckfield Art Trail, Uckfield
- Uckfield Festival, Uckfield
- Whats Cooking at Petworth House?, Petworth
- Woodcraft Demonstrations, Parham Gardens, nr Pulborough
August
- Airbourne: Eastbournes International Air Show, Seafront and Western Lawns, Eastbourne, Mid August
- Animation Celebration , Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- Arundel Festival, Various Venues, Arundel, Late August
- Arundel Festival Castle Concerts, Arundel Castle, Arundel
- Arundel Gallery Trail, Arundel
- Chichester Film Festival, Chichester Cinema, Chichester
- Chiddingly Horse Show & Fun Dog Show, Hale Farm, Chiddingly, Lewes, Early August
- Chill Chilli Fiesta, West Dean Gardens , Chichester
- England's Medieval Festival, Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham
- Festival Of Steam, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Mid-August
- Firle Place Horse Trials and Country Fair, Firle Place, Lewes, Late August
- Ice Cream Sundae, Parham House, Pulborough, Early August
- Live Crafts & Food Fair, Parham Park, Pulborough
- Loop, Victoria Gardens, Brighton
- Nasty Nibblers , Petworth House, Petworth
- Open Air Opera , Petworth House, Petworth
- Petworth Pirates , Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- Pride Parade & Park Event, Preston Park, Brighton, Early August
- Rox Festival, Royal Norfolk Hotel, Bognor Regis
- Rudgwick Steam & Country Show, The Showground, Rudgwick
- St Roche - at the Trundle, The Trundle, Chichester, 16th August
- Summer Fete & Open Day, Holborow Lodge, Sidlesham, Mid August
- The Railway Children – Family Theatre, Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- The Royal International Horse Show, Haywards Heath
- Tribal Earth Summer Gathering, Pestalozzi International Village, Sedlescombe
- West Dean Festival, West Dean College and Gardens, Chichester, Late August
- Whats Cooking at Petworth House?, Petworth
September
- A September stroll with brunch , Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- Big Beach Boutique Brighton, Madeira Drive, Brighton
- Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Lovers Festival, Various venues, Brighton
- Brighton 50/100 Bike Ride for Marie Curie Cancer Care, Preston Park, Brighton, Late September
- Brighton Early Music Festival, Various venues, Brighton
- Brighton Live, Brighton
- British Open International Minigolf Tournament, Hastings
- Chichester Film Festival, Chichester Cinema , Chichester
- Dragon Boat Racing, Knepp Castle, West Grinstead, Early September
- Going Digital – Photographic Workshops, Petworth House, Petworth
- Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Estate, Chichester
- Heritage Open Day , Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- Heritage Open Days, Early - Mid September
- International Bognor Birdman, , Bognor Regis
- International Clown Festival, Bognor Regis
- MG Car Club & SE Centre Autumn Rally, Michelham Priory, Hailsham, Mid September
- Motor Circuit Revival Meeting, , Goodwood
- Murder Mystery Afternoon , Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- National Speed Trials, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Early September
- Screwfix Go-Kart Rally, Haredown, Chichester
- St Catherine’s Hospice Autumn Gift Fair, Knepp Castle, Shipley, Late September
- Sussex Guild Craft Show, Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, 1st & 2nd
- The Big Green Cardigan, Cripps Corner, Battle, Early September
- Whats Cooking at Petworth House?, Petworth
October
- A Guest of the 3rd Earl , Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- Autumn Countryside Celebration, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Early October
- Autumn Foraging and Countryside Day, Parham House and Gardens, Pulborough, 18th
- Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, Battle, Early October
- Brighton Early Music Festival, Various venues, Brighton, Late October
- Christmas Fayre, The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre, Chichester, Late October
- Festival of World Scared Music, Brighton
- Fungi Foray , Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- Jewish Film Festival, Various venues, Brighton
- Live & Love Music, The Coalition, Brighton
- Paramount Brighton Comedy Festival, Brighton, Mid - late October
- Petworth’s School of Witches and Wizardry, Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- Rutting Ramble and Roast, Petworth House & Park, Petworth
- Sussex Fine Art & Antiques Fair, East Sussex National Resort & Spa, Little Horsted, Uckfield
- Walking Festival , Petworth House & Park, Petworth
November
- BRIGHTON CRAFT FAIR, Corn Exchange, Brighton
- Christmas Crackers Market, New Road/Jubilee Street, Brighton
- Cine City - Brighton's first film festival, Brighton, End Nov - Beg Dec
- London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Early November
- Petworth House Christmas Fair, Petworth House, Petworth, Late November
- Petworth Street Fair, Market Square, Petworth, 20th November
- St Wilfrid's Hospice Santa Fun Run, Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel, End of November
- Walking Festival , Petworth House & Park, Petworth
December
- Brighton Christmas Market, The Brighton Centre, Brighton
- Burning the clocks - winter solstice celebration, Brighton, Late Dec
- Lanes Market, Ship Street, Brighton
- Tastes of a Tudor Christmas, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Late December - Early January
- Tree Dressing, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, Early December
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