Village fetes and country fairs make for fantastic family days out. To find out about fetes & fairs on in Suffolk, please click on one of the months below.

May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in May

BECCLES ANTIQUES STREET FAIR SUNDAY 1ST MAY
On Bank Holiday Sun 1st May, the centre of Beccles will be transformed into an exciting outdoor antique market with over 65 knowledgeable & friendly antique dealers, selling a variety of good quality antiques & collectables. Hot & cold refreshments available inc. a Suffolk hog roast and many of the local independent shops, restaurants & bars will be open throughout the day.
Well signposted, plenty of parking. Any enquiries please call 01502 711174 08.00 - 16.30.

1st and 2nd May 2011 - The Suffolk Game and Country Fair.


Over the Bank Holiday weekend of Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd May, a host of rural displays and trade stands will descend upon Glemham Hall near Woodbridge for the popular Suffolk Game and Country Fair. New for 2011 are displays of model aircraft from the Fenland Flying Club and Cyril the Squirrel’s action packed terrier demonstration. Entertainment is also guaranteed in the live sheepdog demonstration as the sheep never follow the script!


Children can enjoy riding the traditional fairground rides and there are new ride-on “rover” jeeps for the boys. Dads will also love the vintage vehicles and the chance to relax and sample some local ales in the beer festival. For shooting enthusiasts there is clay pigeon shooting and canine friends are welcomed throughout the two day show with gundog competitions, terrier racing and a fun dog show.

£8 adults, children under 13 free. Free parking
Tickets on the gate only. Further information call 01485 528954
Venue Address: Little Glemham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 OBT
Please see the Suffolk Game and Country Fair for FULL details.

2nd May - Mendlesham Art & Craft Show
Mendlesham Community Centre IP14 4ER
11.00am - 4.30pm
The Art & Craft Show is held in conjunction with the Annual Street Fayre, this event attracts an average of 3-4,000 visitors every year. There are 25 stalls exhibiting a wide range of Arts & crafts
Contact Julie Williams at neil.williams38@btinternet.com for more details or to book a stall.

May 21st - The Ark & Craft Fayre featuring local handmade wares - 10.00-2.00
The Ark, King William Street, Needham Market, IP6 8AE
Come and browse through affordable handmade crafts and enjoy the atmosphere at The Ark.
Stop for a while and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with the local crafters.
£1 entrance.

Monday 28th May - Golf Open Day & Craft Fayre at the Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich

A PINK THEME AT SPRING PLANT FAIR!
Sunday 29th May 2011 - Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair at Helmingham Hall Gardens, Stowmarket, 10.30 - 4.00



The popular annual spring plant fair run by Suffolk Plant Heritage in partnership with Helmingham Hall Gardens has a `Pink` theme this year. Eight hundred plants of the Alpine dianthus (commonly known as `Pinks`) Whatfield Gem and Whatfield Can-can will be given away free to visitors.

An original watercolour of Dianthus `Alan Titchmarsh`, by artist Brenda Green will be raffled at the Fair.

This is the twelfth year that Suffolk Plant Heritage (formerly NCCPG) has held its sale at Helmingham Hall in partnership with Helmingham Hall Gardens. Specialist nurseries including Fernatix, Harvey`s Garden Plants and Woottens of Wenhaston will be selling a wide range of unusual and popular plants. Several nurseries will be coming direct from exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The Plant Doctors will be holding a clinic during the day. Ivan Dickings of the RHS, Sarah Cook, former head gardener at Sissinghurst, Jim Marshall, retired gardens advisor to the National Trust and Matthew Tanton-Brown of The Place for Plants will be on duty to offer advice regarding plant problems and gardening queries.

National Plant Collections based in Suffolk including Dianthus (Malmaisons), Campanula, Hosta and Astrantia will be on display, as well as stands selling garden furniture and accessories, including Campaign and Wood Alfresco.

Visitors to the plant sale can also enjoy Helmingham`s Grade 1 listed gardens including the dramatic spring borders, knot and herb garden, nineteenth century parterre, ancient deer park and Victorian kitchen garden.

Entry to plant sale £6 including admission to Helmingham Hall Gardens. (9m NE of Ipswich on B1077.) Free parking. Home made lunches and teas

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in June

June 1st & 2nd 2011 - The Suffolk Show

The Suffolk Show, held at Trinity Park, Ipswich, is the County’s biggest annual event and offers a great day out for all the family.

The Show is a true celebration of the best of Suffolk; whether it’s our thrilling ring displays, our livestock and equine champions, our finest food and drink produce, our sporting heroes or our stunning homes and gardens.

Online ticket booking discount available! Click on the link above for more information and to book your tickets now!

Saturday 11th June 2011 - Newton Green Fete
Newton Village Green, Newton, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0QN
12.00-5.00
Ticket prices: 50p for Adults - Children free
Newton Green Fete - Board our ship to Treasure Island for an themed afternoon of fun and fantasy for all the family 12.00-5.00
Contact Details: sue_presland@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/NewtonPC/Newton+Fete+2011.htm

Saturday June 11 2011 - Horham Bygones Country Rally – from 10am until 5pm

Looks as if it is going to be bigger and better than ever this year! Originally started in 2002 as a one-off to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee the rally has gone from strength to strength and become an annual feature in the small Suffolk village of Horham between Eye and Stradbroke. The event regularly attracts 100 historic tractors. The tractors and other farm machinery join historic military vehicles, stationary engines, cars and motorcycles as well as working horses, mules from the Burma Mules Tribute, demonstrations of crafts from New Reeding Woods Group and working fire engines.

As well as being a big draw for anyone who wants to see old farm machinery and horses in action it is also big fun day for all the family as there should be fairground rides for smaller children and a variety of stalls. Last year more than 3,000 visitors flocked into the village. Not only does the event generate much needed funds for the Horham Community Council it also offers charities, including the Royal British Legion and East Anglian Children’s, the opportunity to attend, free of charge, in order to promote their organisations and raise funds.

Horham Bygones Country Rally is on Horham & Athelington Recreation Field on the B1117 between Eye and Stradbroke. Admission: adults £4, concessions £2, family ticket £10, accompanied under 5s free. There will be free parking with a dedicated disabled parking area.

Contact for rally information: Gary Woodrow 01379 740496 or Don Moyes 07894 903829. Visit www.horhambygones.co.uk/ for more information.

June 18th - The Ark & Craft Fayre featuring local handmade wares - 10.00-2.00
The Ark, King William Street, Needham Market, IP6 8AE
Come and browse through affordable handmade crafts and enjoy the atmosphere at The Ark.
Stop for a while and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with the local crafters.
£1 entrance.

25th/26th June - The West Suffolk Country Fair at Rougham Airfield, Bury St Edmunds.

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in July

Sunday 10th July - The Cornwallis Summer Country Fair at The Cornwallis Country Hotel, Eye, 11.00am - 4.00pm.

Invitation to View in Suffolk


Invitation to View offers a unique chance to see some of Suffolk's most famous & exclusive homes by private appointment. This is an amazing opportunity to view historic houses not otherwise open to the public. For full details of the properties, tour dates and ticket information please click on the link above.

23rd July 2011 Annual Fete at Yoxford Village Hall
Yoxford, Nr Saxmundham

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in August

Monday 27th August - Golf Open Day & Craft Fayre at the Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in September

Fri 2nd - Sun 4th September - Suffolk Autumn Garden Show, Suffolk Showground , Ipswich. Please see What's On in Ipswich - September for full details.

Sunday 11th September 2011 - The Wedding Guide's Wedding Spectacular at The Athenaeum, Bury St. Edmunds. Please see Wedding Fairs in Suffolk - September for contact details and opening times.

Sun 18th September - Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair at Helmingham Hall Gardens, Stowmarket.



Plant lovers are invited to bring their plant problems and apple queries to the autumn plant fair at Helmingham Hall on Sunday 18th September.

This is the eleventh year of the popular plant fair held at Helmingham Hall Gardens, Suffolk in partnership with Suffolk Plant Heritage (formerly NCCPG).

The Plant Doctors and the Apple Detectives will be on duty during the day, so visitors can bring their plant problems and gardening queries. Ivan Dickings, committee member of the Royal Horticultural Society and President of Suffolk Plant Heritage , Sarah Cook, former head gardener at Sissinghurst and Jim Marshall, retired gardens advisor to the National Trust, will offer advice to gardeners, while a team from Apple Revival, the heritage apple specialists, will answer queries.

Specialist nurseries including Fernatix, Harvey’s Garden Plants and Woottens of Wenhaston will be selling a wide range of unusual and popular plants.
National Plant Collections based in Suffolk including Dianthus (Malmaisons) Campanula, Hosta, and Astrantia will be on display, as well as stands selling garden furniture and accessories including Campaign and Wood Alfresco.
Visitors to the plant sale can also enjoy Helmingham’s Grade 1 listed gardens including the dramatic borders, knot and herb garden, nineteenth century parterre, ancient deer park and Victorian kitchen garden.

Entry to plant sale £6 including admission to Helmingham Hall Gardens. (9m. NE of Ipswich on B1077.) Free parking. Home made lunches and teas.

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in October

Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th October 2011 - Suffolk Robin Hood Game & Country Show, Suffolk Showground , Ipswich. Please see What's On in Ipswich - October for full details.

Sunday 9th October - Wedding Fayre at Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich. Please see Wedding Fairs in Suffolk - October.

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in November

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in December

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in January

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in February

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in March

Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk in April

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