Fairs and festivals

With live music, Classic Cars & Tractors, Fete, Hog Roast, Fireworks and, of course, Scarecrows all in and around the village, there´s something for everyone.
See website for full programme of events.

A traditional steam and country fair with something for everyone, whether you are an avid steam enthusiast or just looking for a day out with the family. There are over 600 exhibits: steam engines, vintage cars, stationary engines, vintage tractors and lorries, traditional fair, Wall of Death, over 75 trade stands, a craft tent, a large selection of catering stands, bygones tent and a beer tent.
The extremely popular Heavy Horse show will celebrate its 23rd anniversary on Sunday, with competitors coming from all over the country to compete.

With live music, Classic Cars & Tractors, Fete, Hog Roast, Fireworks and, of course, Scarecrows all in and around the village, there´s something for everyone.
See website for full programme of events.

See how the fair looked in the Middle Ages, when it was one of the largest of its kind in the country.
A variety of stallholders and entertainers include: resident beekeepers selling honey and other ´bee products´; cheese, home made pies and sandwiches; the Townswomen´s Guild with tea, coffee, sandwiches, homemade scones, cakes and jams; plus representatives from Trumpington Community Orchard who will be on site selling apple juice and giving advice on heritage apples. A Community Apple Press will also available on the day.

This Festival of Artists´ Music is a day of live musical performances, film screenings and events, set across three uniquely constructed stages in the grounds of Wysing Arts Centre in rural Cambridgeshire. It is organised and arranged by artist/musician Andy Holden.
Full programme here: www.wysingartscentre.org/news/217

Ticket prices: £15 adult, under 12s free, £23 incl coach from Cambridge; £30 incl coach from London

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A traditional steam and country fair with something for everyone, whether you are an avid steam enthusiast or just looking for a day out with the family. There are over 600 exhibits: steam engines, vintage cars, stationary engines, vintage tractors and lorries, traditional fair, Wall of Death, over 75 trade stands, a craft tent, a large selection of catering stands, bygones tent and a beer tent.
The extremely popular Heavy Horse show will celebrate its 23rd anniversary on Sunday, with competitors coming from all over the country to compete.

All day festival with King Kurt, Tarantism, Th´Parish, To Bob, Lick and a Promise, Luvdump, Wytchazle & The Bounty Hounds.
Plus food & bar.
At The Venue, Barnham, IP21 2PA (on the A134 Bury to Thetford Road).

A fun day for all the family with assorted entertainments and stalls including the Paper Wizard and Dorringtons´ special Saffron Buns!
From 9am till 4pm at the Common and the Market Place, with the craft fair in the Town Hall. No entry fee. Proceeds to Alzheimers Research, Thaxted Centre for the Disabled, andSaffron Screen.

7.30-11.30pm in the Town Hall: Evening entertainment with the Blues Brothers. £10/£7

Steam, tractors, vintage vehicles and heavy horses, working demonstrations, fairground, flying displays, trade and market stalls, craft and food halls and much more.
Ticket includes free admission to Shuttleworth Collection, Bird Of Prey Centre and Swiss Garden.

Featuring at least 15 real ales plus ciders and perry. Food available every day.
Live music includes:
Friday: The Smokin´ Hogs - high energy R&B sounds with a leaning towards the British Blues Boom of the 1960´s. This tight outfit have played at several festivals and have enjoyed rave reviews.
Saturday: Jurassic Rock - a superb evening of feelgood rock ´n´ roll, blues and soul.
Sunday: The Harvs - acoustic duo covering songs and tunes from 200 years ago to present day.
Please note children are welcome until 9pm only, thanks.

This is Ramsey Museum´s best show of the year when visitors come from all over. There will be tractor ploughing competitions, heavy horse ploughing competitions, vintage vehicles, stationery engines, crafts and trade stalls, food outlets, miniature steam steam traction engine and more....

Featuring at least 15 real ales plus ciders and perry. Food available every day.
Live music includes:
Friday: The Smokin´ Hogs - high energy R&B sounds with a leaning towards the British Blues Boom of the 1960´s. This tight outfit have played at several festivals and have enjoyed rave reviews.
Saturday: Jurassic Rock - a superb evening of feelgood rock ´n´ roll, blues and soul.
Sunday: The Harvs - acoustic duo covering songs and tunes from 200 years ago to present day.
Please note children are welcome until 9pm only, thanks.

Prickwillow Ploughing Festival is more than heavy horse and vintage tractor ploughing. This is a family day with machinery displays, static vehicles and exhibits, arts and crafts, trade stands & farmers market, live music including Eel Pie Band, hot food and beer tent, family activities.
Tickets: Adults £4, concessions £3, Children (6-16) £1.50, family (2 adults & up to 4 children) £10. All proceeds donated to Cancer ResearchUK & Prickwillow Engine Trust.
Sited at Green Farm, next to Prickwillow Engine Museum. Ample free parking.

Explore all aspects of the arts, humanities and social sciences through performances, film screenings, hands on activities, talks and workshops - for free!
This year the acclaimed children´s author Jacqueline Wilson will be talking about her life and works, plus evening Spotlight Talks, Ideas in the Community, and a huge number of hands on activities for children.
Set in university lecture halls, museums, art galleries and other venues around the town. Further information available on the website.