Top 10 things to do in the Midlands this weekend

Newport Show, Chetwynd Deer Park

After 104 years they should have got it down to a tee by now. Visitors will be delighted by the magnificent showground and spectacular views from the Countryside Terrace, where people love to sit and eat their lunch either a picnic or local delicacies from the giant food hall where there will also be cookery demonstrations. It is expected to be a scorcher, but if not there's plenty to see underneath the giant marquees. With dare-devil motorcycle stunts to shopping opportunities galore, the show will feature all the familiar farming and horticultural classics as well as a pedigree dog show, shire horse competition, sheep shearing demonstration, traditional milking display, vintage tractors and lots more. Definitely a day where you can soak up the sights and sounds of the countryside. For more information visit newportshow.org.

Grand medieval joust, Kenilworth Castle

Experience an actual medieval joust and enjoy cheering for your favourite knight, perhaps even meeting him in person after! There is also a local jester who's a barrel of laughs. This action-packed day gives you a great insight into life at the castle during the medieval period with music, dance, falconry displays and much more to be enjoyed by the all members of the family. See www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/grand-medieval-joust-kc-13-jul

Lichfield Festival

Lichfield Festival brings the best national and international artists and performers to the West Midlands each year for a summer celebration of classical music, dance, drama, film, jazz, literature, poetry, visual arts and world music. This is the last chance to catch part of the 10-day festival as it wraps up on Sunday. The programme is very varied, with an outdoor cinema adding to the range of concerts, gigs and talks plus a large number of free events including the Festival Fringe, Arts Market, Sundown Jazz and visual arts exhibitions. This year comedian Alan Davies sold out in record time and seats for singing sensation Laura Mvula were in short supply. For more details of what's on where visit www.lichfieldfestival.org

Summer food and craft fair, Attingham Park

Browse over 30 local food and craft stalls in a stunning historic setting. Visitors will be delighted with the selection of hot and cold food available as they browse the stalls, maybe picking up a treat to take home for later. With everything from gourmet sausage rolls to artisan breads to choose from there's plenty to tempt everyone. There is also jewellery, jams, textiles and more, making it the perfect place for visitors to search for that perfect present, or simply to indulge in some retail therapy. For more information see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park/things-to-see-and-do/events

British Championships, Alexander Stadium

Britain's best athletes return to Birmingham's Alexander Stadium for the biggest date in their 2013 calendar. Six hundred athletes will take part in the Sainsbury's British Championships, with places on Britain's team to the IAAF World Championships in Moscow up for grabs across the weekend. Stars of British athletics will need to be on top form if they want to secure a place on the British team. Britain's two defending world champions from 2011, Mo Farah and Dai Greene, will be keen to reproduce the form that took them to glory in Daegu two summers ago, whilst Olympic heroes such as Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford, Christine Ohuruogu and Robbie Grabarz will be ones to watch as they seek to guarantee their spots on the plane to Russia. Visit www.britishathletics.org.uk for more information.

Historical Hereford

Historical Hereford Day, which has now turned into a whole weekend, will be bigger than ever with some new attractions including a Vintage Fayre as well as welcoming back popular performers Devilstick Pete and Ben Long Falconry. The event takes place across three venues: High Town, Castle Green and the Cathedral Close, which is adopting a Victorian theme for this special day. There are arenas full of action-packed entertainment, with jesters, medieval minstrels, a barber surgeon, falconry displays, knights, weaponry demonstrations - which include pike drill and musket firing displays as well as re-enactments with people in full costume. There is also a World War 2 assault course for children, face painting, market and food stalls with WW2 vehicles and other historic engines on display for the public. The event is free and more details are available at www.herefordcitycouncil.gov.uk/city-events/.

Open Studios, Warwickshire

If you like colourful glass and ceramics, affordable goodies mixed with one off show-stoppers, a warm welcome with tea, cool drinks and cake, then head on down to Warwickshire's Open Studios. Enjoy the intriguing miniature world of Glass Beadmaker Amanda Glanville, who also makes teeny feather Fascinators. Mount Street neighbour and contemporary glass artist Adam Hussain will be displaying his luscious large glass panels, bowls and coasters, and Robin Wade from Stratford joins in with the gentle colours of her elegant ceramics for home and garden. Entry is free, with fascinating costumed guided tours and time to sample delicious local cakes in the pocket sized tea room. Visit warwickshireopenstudios.org for more information.

Mortimer County Food Fair, Bucknell, Shropshire

The fair promotes local food and craft producers by featuring their products to local people who may have been unaware of how superb the food produced around them really is. An eclectic festival, featuring masses of local food, art, craft and music creating a one-day event in the middle of an idyllic rural village just a mile down the road from Lower Buckton. Throughout the day there are talks, cookery demonstrations, book launches, competitions and musical intervals with a special children's cookery corner too. See mortimercountryfair.btck.co.uk for more details.

Rail Ale Trail, Churnet Railway

The event is dubbed as being "the longest beer festival in the country". The Rail Ale Trail offers more than 50 real ales and 20 ciders served from bars at three stations, two trains and four pubs. Ale lovers and train lovers alike will converge for the five-mile-long beer festival which is in its third year. For details see www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk.

Hole in the Wall Festival, Hopton Court

Tucked away in the South Shropshire countryside known as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', the Hole in the Wall is a truly unique music festival held in the stunning grounds of Hopton Court between Ludlow and Kidderminster. Top quality bands are welcomed each year to perform in the unique 18th century walled garden, bringing it alive with music. This year's line-up includes The Counterfeit Stones, Bon Giovi, Bootleg Blondie, Doris Brendel and DJs to entertain all ages. Visit www.holeinthewallfestival.co.uk for more details.