Party in the Park is back for a 20th anniversary special

Reporter: Ken Bennett
Date published: 31 August 2025


The much-loved Party in the Park celebrates its 20th anniversary on September 27 this year at Delph and Dobcross cricket club, with a great line-up of classic tribute acts promised once again.

They include Rod Stewart, Dolly Parton, the ever popular Abberettes and headlining Elton John.

Support comes local bands includes Black Garter and up and coming boys the Boundary Parkas, who will make their first appearance at the event.

The Wake Up Delph team are asking everyone to turn up and help celebrate the occasion and support their efforts in raising money for local community causes and charities.

And they will welcome Dr Kershaw’s on the day, who will have their mascot attending to help raise much-needed funds.

There will be fairground rides, hot food stall and bar facilities available and the evening will encore with Delph Band and a magical fireworks display.

And everyone is welcome to bring along their own snacks.

The ever-popular catered gazebos are being supported by Saddleworth Wine Vault  for drinks and The Garage Delph are supplying all the food for the day.

Special thanks this year are extended to O’Donnells solicitors and Ryder and Dutton who have helped with sponsorship for the first time.

Tickets are available online at: ticketsource.co.uk/wake-up-delph, and from Delph and Uppermill post offices.


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