This weekend, thousands of visitors will flock to Wokingham for the annual May Fayre
The town’s hugely popular May Fayre, organised by Wokingham Lions Club, will once again bring colour, vibrancy, and fun to the borough, as people travel for miles to enjoy a day of family entertainment.
With stalls, rides, music, dancing, a mini train, and a children’s farm, there’s something for everyone.
And with town centre roads closed to traffic, visitors can safely enjoy all that the fayre offers.
When and where is the May Fayre?
On Bank holiday, Monday, May 4, the fun begins at 10am, and will continue throughout the day until 5pm.
Stalls and events can be found in Wokingham’s Market Place, Denmark Street, the Plaza, and Elm’s Field.
What’s happening and where?
Performances:
10.10am Saxophonly Fans Market Place Stage
10.30am Alpha Waves Everyman Cinema
10.50am Woodley Concert Band Elms Field Marquee
11am Official Opening Market Place Stage
11.15am Wokingham Rock Choir Market Place Stage
11.35am Morris Dancers Pirates Landing
11.55am Phoenix Ukulele Market Place Stage
12.05pm Acoustic Jass Elms Field Marquee
12.30pm Artemis Market Place Stage
12.35pm Alpha Waves Everyman Theatre
1pm Trinity Band Elms Field Marquee
1.10pm Berkshire Music Trust Market Place Stage
1.45pm Morris Dancers Pirates Landing
2pm Alpha Waves Market Place Stage
2.15pm Acoustic Jass Elms Field Marquee
2.30pm Steppin’ Out Stars Market Place Stage
2.45pm Alpha Waves Everyman Cinema
3.10pm The Dance Zone Market Place Stage
3.15pm Saint Sebastian Band Elms Field Marquee
4pm Morris Dancers Pirates Landing
4.10pm Revolver Market Place Stage
4.30pm Saint Sebastian Band Elms Field Marquee
Fun fair and children’s entertainment:
A fun fair can be found in Elms Field, with a children’s farm just round the corner from the Everyman Theatre.
A mini train can be taken from outside Pirates Landing, and if not called out, a fire engine will be stationed in Denmark Street just below the Plaza.
Stilt walkers and jugglers will be walking around the fayre throughout the day.
Stalls and food:
Around 130 stalls will represent a wide range of groups including: charities, sports, music and theatre, churches, special interest, Scout and Guide, crafts, gifts, foods and beverages.
These will line the streets and paths of Elms Field, continuing through the Plaza and into Denmark Street, where they can be enjoyed right up to Market Place.
Toilets and first aid:
First aid is in the parking bay opposite Nuffield Health, and toilets can be found near the top end of the Elms Field children’s play area beside Earle Crescent.
For detailed information, and a list of all the stall holders, visit: wokinghamlions.org.uk
