Fairground models support Ilkeston Fair

Recognised as one of the largest events of its kind in the country, Ilkeston Fair also had two fairground model shows again in 2024. Such shows have become more frequent in recent years and the standard of exhibits appears to rise with time and the …

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Special charity evening at Burnley Easter Fair

After last year’s success, Burnley Easter Fair lessee Billy Hill organises another evening of free rides for disadvantaged children in the town. For a fourth year, Billy Hill brought together a fine collection of attractions for an Easter fair in Burnley, which once again took …

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Ride improvements on show at Kirkcaldy Links Market

Kirkcaldy, on the estuary of the Firth of Forth, is known as the Lang Toun and during April all eyes turn to the Esplanade as the fairground rolls into town. From the middle of the week prior to the fair the Showmen start to park …

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New attraction at Coventry Easter Fair

Over a dozen main attractions at Pat Collins Funfairs’ Easter presentation on Hearsall Common, including one making its first appearance. The newcomer, Dale Wesseldine’s Muzik Express, is in only its second full season with its Notts & Derby Section owner. Bought just after the Covid …

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Mixed fortunes for Showmen at March Spring Fair

For his first fair of the new season Jimmy Dean pulled onto the City Road car park in his home town of March in Cambridgeshire, within walking distance of the yard. March Spring Fair opened for seven days over two weekends, from Thursday 20 to …

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Andrew Van Buren receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Internationally acclaimed Illusionist, circus skills performer and Showman Andrew Van Buren has been recognised by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Andrew Van Buren received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Keele University sponsored Borough Heroes Awards Ceremony, in recognition of his lifetime …

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Daisy Nook delivers four new rides

With two new major rides and two fresh family rides, there was some much welcome change at this year’s Daisy Nook Easter Fair from Silcock’s. The line-up at this famous Easter Bank Holiday fixture has been pretty static for more than a decade. But, thanks …

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Second Oxford St Giles Model Show

Following the success of its first running in 2023, the Oxford St Giles Model Show took place on 8 September 2024, coinciding with the first day of the fair. The show was held under the auspices of Simon Brazil and Martin Cooper at St Giles …

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Negotiation and co-operation win at Wisbech Mart Fair

A favourable relocation and good weather combine to produce an attractive and popular fair for this charming Cambridgeshire market town. Following much hard work and negotiation between the local council and the Showmen’s Guild, the larger section of this year’s Wisbech Mart was relocated to …

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Super Value Fun Fair returns to Kinsley

Milder, dry weather brings out decent numbers for M&B Attractions’ fair at Kinsley Super Value Fun Fair. M&B Attractions were back in the Wakefield district recently, returning to the car parks opposite the Kinsley Greyhound Stadium with their Super Value Fun Fair. The fair opened …

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