Days out, Fairs

112 events

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Book and Craft Fair

Local artists and producers set up their stalls with all sorts of fun stuff to riffle through in the Storytelling Court.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Sun 7 Jul

Free / 0131 556 9579

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 21 Jul

Free / 0131 556 9579

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Alford SpeedFest

Day of racing and speed-based events for classic sports, performance and competition cars built post-1955.

Grampian Transport Museum, Alford

Sun 30 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 019755 62292

  • 11:00 – 17:00

BBC Good Food Show Scotland

The food and drink extravaganza heads north of the border again for another serving of celebrity chefs and star culinary attractions.

SECC, Glasgow

Fri 18 Oct

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000

Sat 19 Oct

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000

Sun 20 Oct

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000

Britannia Panopticon Grand Jumble Sale

A jumble sale with a huge range of goodies from vinyl and clothing to kids' stuff and kitchenalia.

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow

Sat 6 Jul

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 3 Aug

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 5 Oct

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Brodsworth at War - Forties Fete

Roll up, Roll up! Do your bit for the War effort and sample the atmosphere of a 40’s fete. Brodsworth was central to many campaigns and fairs during the War and this re-creation gives some of the flavour.

English Heritage: Brodsworth Hall And Gardens, Doncaster

Sat 22 Jun

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 23 Jun

£10.50 (£9.50; Children £6) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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Bruntsfield Markets

Indoor market selling food, crafts and gifts. Rotating stalls include a mix of organic fruit, deli foods, flowers, preserves, breads, cheeses, jewellery, books, toys, clothes, prints and art.

The Edinburgh Bookshop

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 0131 447 1917

  • 11:00 – 16:30

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 0131 447 1917

  • 11:00 – 16:30

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0131 447 1917

  • 11:00 – 16:30
…and 9 more dates until 21 Dec

Art Deco Fair

Back for another year by popular demand, our much-loved Art Deco Fair! Buy original 1930s objects in the magnificent Art Deco surroundings of Eltham Palace.

English Heritage: Eltham Palace, London SE9

Sat 7 Sep

£9.90 (£8.90; Children £5.90; Family £25.70) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sun 8 Sep

£9.90 (£8.90; Children £5.90; Family £25.70) / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Black Isle Show

Massive agricultural show featuring a horse show, livestock parades, trade stands, food and craft fairs, fairground.

Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord

Wed 31 Jul

£8–£13 (under 5s free) / 01463 870870

  • 08:00 – 22:00

Thu 1 Aug

£8–£13 (under 5s free) / 01463 870870

  • 08:00 – 19:00

Bruntsfield Makers Market

A monthly boutique market featuring crafters, artists and designers from around Scotland.

Christ Church, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0131 667 3633

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 0131 667 3633

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 24 Aug

Free / 0131 667 3633

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Nov

Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair

The Palace's State Rooms play host to this year's Christmas fair, in aid of Cancer Research UK. There's plenty to browse, including a range of cards, gifts, decorations and food to get your Christmas shopping off to a good start.

Scone Palace, Perth

Mon 25 Nov

£5 / 01738 552300

  • 16:30 – 20:30
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African Drum Festival

Five-day festival of African drumming and culture. As well as workshops in drumming, tuition will be given in singing, African languages, cookery and musical instruments for everyone from absolute beginners to more experienced players.

African Drum Village, Kirriemuir

Tue 30 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Wed 31 Jul

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

Thu 1 Aug

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed

…and 2 more dates until 3 Aug

AgriScot

The biggest agriculture event in the UK returns, with vendor exhibitions, competitions for young farmers, seminars, technical demonstrations, and everything else an agriculture professional could dream of.

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Wed 20 Nov

Free / 0131 333 0969

  • 09:00 – 17:30

Alva Games

Traditional Highland games with running, cycling, heavy events, tug o'war, Highland dancing, pipe bands, hill races, amusements and a fun fair.

Johnstone Park, Alva

Sat 13 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01786 813523

Anime Cosplay

Get all dressed up as your favourite anime character and geek out over your favourite episodes and comic books. For anyone under age 19.

Red Eric Studios, Leeds

Tue 27 Aug

Free / 0113 242 5629

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Antiques Fair

An antiques fair with pictures, jewellery, glassware and more.

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 14 Sep

£3 / 0131 335 6200

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Sun 15 Sep

£3 / 0131 335 6200

  • 10:00 – 16:00
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Ashfield's Summer Fair

Ashfield, a charity that grows local produce and sells locally, kick off the summer with some family sun, including live music, stalls, workshops and children's activities. All money raised goes back into Ashfield's for running costs.

Ashfield Community Enterprise, Llandrindod Wells

Sat 29 Jun

£3 for entry; stalls £10 / 01597 829689

  • 11:00 – 16:30

Bargoed Christmas Market

Located on Bargoed High Street with craft and charity stalls, street entertainers and, of course, Santa's Grotto.

Bargoed High Street

Sat 7 Dec

Free / 02920 880011

  • 10:00 – 16:00

The Big Cheese Festival

A fun fair, demonstrations and entertainment (including falconry and fire eaters!) celebrate the local culture and history of Caerphilly – which has a lot to do with cheese, you see.

Crescent Road, Caerphilly

Fri 26 Jul

Free / 02920 880011

  • 15:00 – 22:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 02920 880011

  • 11:00 – 19:00

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 02920 880011

  • 11:00 – 19:00

Blackwood Christmas Market

Market stalls, animal displays, street entertainment and carol singing at this wintry wonderland.

Blackwood Town Centre

Sat 30 Nov

Free

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sun 1 Dec

Free

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Blackwood Summer Festival

The second edition of the Blackwood Summer Festival kicks off in the first official days of summer, with funfair rides, street entertainment, food stalls and all other sorts of exciting summertime things.

Blackwood Town Centre

Sat 29 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 02920 880011

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 02920 880011

  • 10:00 – 16:00
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Blair Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair

A four-day international event testing riders and horses from around the world in a number of disciplines. For those not on horseback there is a country fair with over 200 trade stands.

Blair Castle, Pitlochry

Thu 22 Aug

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01796 481207

Fri 23 Aug

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01796 481207

Sat 24 Aug

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01796 481207

Sun 25 Aug

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01796 481207

Bohemia

Hand made art, crafts, vintage items and goodies, often with a fundraising raffle in aid of a different charity each time. Email nottycherub@gmail.com to book a stall. Please do not contact the venue.

The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow

Sat 6 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 0141 332 0521

Today, it's a special high tea and arts craft fair.

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Border Union Agricultural Show

Held in Springwood Park with magnificent views of Kelso Abbey and the junction of the rivers Teviot and Tweed, the Border Union Show includes an enormous range of livestock classes, as well as floral displays, a food fair, children's fair, and entertainment including displays by motorbike stunt and parachuting teams.

Springwood Park, Kelso

Sat 27 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Byres Road Makers Market

A market on the last Saturday of the month featuring handmade crafts and work by Scottish designers, artists and crafters.

Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 3 more dates until 9 Nov

Carnaby Collectables and Crafts

A craft show with an emphasis on upcycled products, from handmade crafts to vintage fashion, from Fife's finest makers.

Victory Memorial Hall, St Andrews

Sat 22 Jun

£1 (Children free)

  • 11:00 – 16:00
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