IRN-BRU Carnival set for 104th year
The famous IRN-BRU Carnival returns this festive season at the SEC, Glasgow from the 22nd December 2023 – 14th January 2024. Tickets for this hotly-awaited annual event …
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Diverse line-up at first Cheshire Balloon Fiesta
The team behind the Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta broke new ground recently with what is believed to be Cheshire’s first balloon festival. The Cheshire Balloon Fiesta took place from Friday to Sunday, August 4 to 6, at Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall – an impressive backdrop for the …
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Fairs fly the flag for World Fun Fair Month
Many fairs across the country will be flying World Fun Fair Month flags during September. But what is it all about? Future4Fairgrounds explain… September already …
Plenty on offer at the Fylde Coast Gala funfairs
Over three weekends at the beginning of July the last three major gala fun fairs on the Fylde Coast took place, climaxing with Bispham. Bispham with Norbreck Children’s Gala Celebrating its 126th anniversary, the Bispham with Norbreck Children’s Gala celebrations were held on Saturday 15 …
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Reduced fair prices continues tradition at Kettering Feast
An impressive and well promoted fair at Kettering Feast still feels the pinch of the cost of living crisis. The reduced prices on all rides has been a Thursday evening tradition for well over forty years at Kettering Feast, to my knowledge, and has always …
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Wet and windy start for James Danter at Southam fair
Blustery weather conditions hamper Southam’s opening night for the Showmen on a site wide open to the elements. The hamlet of Southam at the northern end of Cheltenham Prestbury Park racecourse could not be in a more exposed part of the county. The site used …
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A new era and new lessee for Spennymoor Gala funfair
John Culine’s life is inextricably linked with Spennymoor Gala funfair, and looks set to remain so as the family connection continues. John C Culine MBE has handed the reins as lessee at Spennymoor Gala funfair to his nephew Michael David Gallagher. Since 1973 John has …
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Bradford’s best fair since pre-pandemic days
Crowds descended on Bradford Moor Park in July to enjoy the attractions at a fair that had something for everyone. James Finnie presented what was arguably Bradford’s best fair since pre-Covid times when he returned to Bradford Moor Park recently for his second visit of …
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Great numbers at Weaverham Rose Queen Fete
The Cheshire village of Weaverham lies to the west of Northwich, and recently enjoyed its second fair of the year, held in support of the village’s Rose Queen Fete. The Fete took place on Saturday 8 July on the centrally situated Lakehouse Recreation Field. As …
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Great line-up and good weather for Burnley Wakes Fair
Generally regarded as the biggest summer funfair in Lancashire, Burnley Wakes Fair 2023 did not disappoint. With over 50 rides, games and catering units built up on the Wood Grove car park in the pleasant surroundings of Towneley Park, Burnley Wakes Fair definitely delivered this …
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