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Get Ready for the African Caribbean Cricket Festival!

Tue 8 Jul 2025

Get Ready for the African Caribbean Cricket Festival!

This July, the Uptonsteel County Ground is the place to be for the community event of the year: the African Caribbean Cricket Festival!

In collaboration with the ECB, Sport England, the ACE Programme, and the Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation, we are excited to bring you the third annual festival that promises to be bursting with vibrant culture, community spirit, and, of course, non-stop cricket action!

Get ready to cheer and show your support for the thrilling games between the Caribbean XI vs Windrush Trophy XI followed by Ace Academy and Antigua & Barbuda U19.

But that’s not all! Enjoy live DJ sets, let the kids join in on All Stars and Dynamos coaching sessions, and indulge in delicious Caribbean food that will tantalise your taste buds. It's set to be an unforgettable day for everyone!

Entry is completely FREE! So tell your friends and family and join us for a day filled with fun and celebration.