18th & 19th September 2010
This year's Michaelmas Fair will take place over the weekend of 18/19th September 2010.
2010 promises to be our BIGGEST and BEST fair yet.
Join our Procession!
Highlights of the weekend are our numerous processions - Steam Traction Engines, Classic Cars, Music, Dancing, Candlelight ... and much more.
Why not bring your classic (pre-1970) vehicle and join our procession! Click HERE for details and application forms.
2010 Programme of Events
As well as processions, Morris Men, Bagpipes, Steam Engines, Tractors, Classic Cars, Food, Drinks, Street Theatre, Dance, Concerts, Brass Bands etc etc, acts and other attractions already confirmed for 2010 include:
- Bowjangles - Bowjangles combine fiery musicianship with energetic dance moves, vaudeville comedy and four part harmony singing in a dazzling stage show which will leave you spellbound.
- Fight The Bear - Fight The Bear is an exiting four-piece band from Bishops Castle Shropshire. their music is a dynamic mixture of Ska, Rock, Punk and Indy genres. Fight The Bear’s sound is centered around infectious songs, colourful riffs and grooves.
- Chucklefoot & Stompie - lively and dynamic two-piece entertainers.
- Stiperstones Brass - local village Brass Band to get you marching! They play for their own enjoyment and that of their listeners.
- Museum on the Move - discover the secret history of archeological sites in your area. Learn how to keep the fairies happy and discover how local people used to ward off bad luck and attract good luck. Which trees are sacred and which should never be cut?
Last year's Michaelmas Fair
Click on the image below to see some highlights from the 2009 Michaelmas Fair.
If you click the video after it starts playing, you should see links to LOTS more Michaelmas Fair video clips.
" ... better than the Edinburgh Festival ..."
M Baigent, Shropshire