The Black Cherry Fair returns on Saturday, July 12th, bringing a vibrant town procession, live music and performance arenas, delicious food and drink, and over 100 stalls. Festivities kick off early with the local fairground opening two days before, culminating in a lively Bands & Barbecue night on Friday. This much-loved, completely free community event welcomes around 10,000 visitors each year. https://www.blackcherryfair.com/

it's all go in 2025 begining on Thursday 10th July with Edwards Fairground on Abbey Field, then our local Bands & Bar night on Friday the 11th, and culminating in the Town Procession and Black Cherry Fair on Saturday 12th July.

Back with more than 100 stalls, bands, arena entertainment, fabulous food and a great bar with speciality craft ales.

FREE TO ENTER  Come along and enjoy the day | take part | help organise | advertise | become a sponsor

REMEMBER ALL OUR COMPETITIONS ARE FREE TO ENTER!!

There’s lots of fantastic competitions in our free programme guide and live on the day, with prizes ranging from £10 to £100! As well as the many competitions run by the Black Cherry Fair you'll also find countless stalls with raffles, games and tombola for the whole family to enjoy.

There are many ways to take part in the Black Cherry Fair and it’s all really simple. You can book a stall to promote your business, help a charity, or just to empty some bric-a-brac from the loft! With two arenas we have plenty of space for performers of all types. You might like to help out behind the scenes and become involved with the event organisation or promote your school or organisation by taking part in the Town Procession.