Here are 22 of the big events planned in the area this year, many of them annual favourites and some returning for a second time after a successful launch last year.
![The world's greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture will return between July 13 and 16. Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House. Nowhere else will you get so close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track; nowhere else will you enjoy such unrestricted access to the machines and the drivers who made them famous.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjVjYmIxN2M5LTA0ZjMtNDQyNC1hOWJkLWJhZmRiZTE4ZjAxNzphYzZhNzIzNy0wY2UyLTRmZWEtOTM1OC05NzVlMzJiZjQyMzA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
17. July
The world's greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture will return between July 13 and 16. Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House. Nowhere else will you get so close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track; nowhere else will you enjoy such unrestricted access to the machines and the drivers who made them famous.Photo: Steve Robards
![Chichester's annual Dragon Boat race returns on July 2. Expect bright colours, buoyant crowds and fantastic fancy dress as people race down the canal to the sounds of a professional boat race commentator. The event is organised by the Rotary Club and teams will be raising money for various charities](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQwZGJjZjhlLTc4MTgtNGI2MS1hMTA0LWZlNGZiYzcxMTdiZjo4MmUxNjFhMy0wNGFkLTQxOGYtODc2NS02N2Y3YzIyNzllZjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
18. July
Chichester's annual Dragon Boat race returns on July 2. Expect bright colours, buoyant crowds and fantastic fancy dress as people race down the canal to the sounds of a professional boat race commentator. The event is organised by the Rotary Club and teams will be raising money for various charitiesPhoto: Alastair Long
![On August 5, 6, 12 and 13, the UK’s Most Spectacular Medieval and Jousting Festival returns. Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family!](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk1YTQ1ZDEyLTljYjgtNGY0YS05OWRkLWFiMWIwZGQ1Zjc0OTpiODI2NzcwZC1mYjViLTQ2ZGMtOTc5OS0yYmY5ZGUyMTIwMzE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
19. August
On August 5, 6, 12 and 13, the UK’s Most Spectacular Medieval and Jousting Festival returns. Step back in time and experience the verve and vigour of a world where lives were harsh and hearts were passionate at this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family!Photo: Derek Martin
![From September 8 to 10, the 25th edition of Goodwood Revival continues to champion the ‘Make Do and Mend’ approach of the post-war era alongside second-hand sustainability. Expect a packed schedule of workshops, presentations and talks in the Revive & Thrive Village, as well as greater use of future-proof sustainable fuels in the cars taking to the track.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAxYzhjMTA4LWVkM2QtNDhjMS05ODUxLTg4OTUwYzZkNmEwYjphYTNhNjYwNS1mOTcyLTRkMmYtODBlZC00ZWMyY2I3MjU0MTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
20. September
From September 8 to 10, the 25th edition of Goodwood Revival continues to champion the ‘Make Do and Mend’ approach of the post-war era alongside second-hand sustainability. Expect a packed schedule of workshops, presentations and talks in the Revive & Thrive Village, as well as greater use of future-proof sustainable fuels in the cars taking to the track.Photo: Steve Robards