The villagers have shown their imagination and inventiveness in sculptures ranging from a very hungry caterpillar to bright pink pigs.
Coun David Downes, cabinet member for leisure and tourism on Bolsover District Council, said: “The village has really come together and produced some wonderful creations from giraffes, farmyard scenes and even a waitress for people to enjoy and have their photograph taken with.
“The past eighteen months have not been easy for anyone, so we wanted to bring a smile to people’s faces and bring a bit of cheer to the local community. This is the second year we have staged it and we are hoping to build on its success and provide a much bigger event in 2022.”
The Flower Pot Festival runs until July 25, 2021.
. What ladybirds saw
Imaginative sculptures blaze a trail in Palterton Flower Pot Festival. Photo: jason chadwick
1. Have a giraffe!
Russel and Angela Barker with their contribution to Palterton's Flower Pot Festival. Photo: jason chadwick
2. Shoo the birds!
Keith and Sandra Dickinson with their scarecrow creation. Photo: jason chadwick
3. Very hungry caterpillar
One of the inventive flower pot sculptures that is adding colour to the festival. Photo: jason chadwick
4. Where's Peppa Pig?
These ingenious pig sculptures caught the eye of our photographer. Photo: jason chadwick