The Winter Fair is back! This event is open to all, so bring the family and join us for a jolly afternoon at Lace Hill Sports & Community Centre on Sunday 20th November 2022 from 2pm – 4pm. The aim of the Winter Fair event is to bring the community together in a festive celebration and support local crafters, groups and businesses. It will also be a great opportunity to start some Christmas shopping if you haven’t already.
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Remembrance Day Parade
Bonfire & Fireworks
The annual Bonfire & Fireworks Display will take place on Saturday 5th November in the paddock in Bourton Park from 6pm.
Schedule of events:
- 6:00pm site opens including food traders, licensed bar and fairground games!
- 6:10pm LED performance by Cassia Chloe
- 7:00pm Fireworks display by Titanium Fireworks
- 7:25pm Bonfire is lit by Buckingham Town Councillors, led by Cllr. Andy Mahi
- 7:30pm Fire cirque performance by Cassia Chloe
At the event will be:
- Tribal Chilli pizzas
- Silverstone Brewery with a licensed bar
- J & L Burgers
- David Side Sweets, candy floss and popcorn
- Aylesbury Rodeo: coconut shy and other fairground games
- FROGGS: Grenville School PTA: light up toys and tattoos
The event is supported by:
- Abbot Fire, who supply fire extinguishers
- Buckingham Air Cadets Squadron 1563, who join in marshalling
- ORN international who provide wood for the bonfire
- Waitrose who provide cardboard for the fire
- Cllr. Martin Try on the PA system
River Rinse 2
The second River Rinse is taking place on Sunday 9th October 2022, going from the bypass in Bourton Park and upstream towards the cricket club.
Stowe Aqua Club members will be on hand to pull any debris from the river and volunteers and members of Buckingham Town Council will litter pick along the riverbank and collect the debris found in the river.
Bandjam
Bandjam is back on Sunday 28th August in the ‘Bull Ring’, outside Jardines Pharmacy from 1pm – 10pm. This event is organised by Bandjam and sponsored by Buckingham Town Council.
This year’s line up includes:
- Krissy Matthews
- 60s jukebox
- Brothers Homebrew
- The Reformers
- Big Head
- Twisted Echo
- Liquid Stone
With more bands to be announced!
Picnic on the Pitch
To celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee, join us for a Picnic on the Pitch. On Saturday 4th June 2022 from 11am-3pm, we invite everyone to Lace Hill Sports & Community Centre for a fantastic afternoon of FREE family entertainment. Meet up with family and friends, bring a blanket and enjoy some live music, games, and bar.
Music in the Market
With nearly two decades under its belt, Music in the Market is a great way to start the summer. This year, it will take place on Friday 3rd June and is back in the Town Centre. With live music from 2 – 10pm, come along, bring some camping chairs and a picnic or enjoy fantastic food from local traders, including pop up stalls from Farm Slice Pizza, Go Greek, Mark’s Ices and J & L Burgers.
Line up includes:
- Buckingham Ukulele Group
- Udo Dölz
- Crazy Heart
- Muz N Jenks
- Safari Boots
- Mike Weston
- Fraser & Toots
- Ukesnaile
- Brothers HomeBrew
- 60s Jukebox
This event is organised by local music group Buckingham Acoustic Club whilst the Town Council facilitates the event with road closure support. Music in the Market is free to anyone who wants to attend and has a succession of local bands to enjoy.
May Day
Children from local primary schools will be taking part in the May Day celebrations on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 with traditional country dancing and may pole dancing on the green outside St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church from 11am.
Easter Bazaar
Our Easter Bazaar will take place on Sunday 10th April from 2pm-4:30pm so come along to Lace Hill Sports & Community Centre MK18 7RR and find some wonderful handmade arts and crafts as well as bespoke gifts. There will be refreshments available to purchase and free games and activities for children to enjoy including a egg hunt.
Please note that there is a small £1 entrance fee per adult but no cost for children. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
If you would like to have a stall, please email Sam Hoareau, Lacehill Sports & Community Centre Manager.
Food Fair
This year’s Food Fair will take place on Saturday 26th February 2022 from 10am until 3pm in the Community Centre. Get ready to try some really scrumptious food, drinks and great products from local companies including:
- Baja Cantina
- Silverstone Brewery
- Indian Orchard
- Crème de la Crumb
- Roos Food
- Pure Patisserie
- Fudgy Moments
- Chafor Wine
- Replete Flatbreads
- Devilishly Delicious Food By Emma
- Chiltern Charcuterie
- MKS Food Distribution
- Good Times Cafe
- The Chocolate Mill MK
- From Garden to Jar
- Bucks Star Beer
- Reasons to Season
- Fairtrade Buckingham
- Patricia’s Sweets
- Stanley’s Homemade Free From Treats
- Two Spoons Tea
- Marlow Cheese
- Mark’s Ice’s
Buckinghamshire Recycles will also be attending with fantastic food waste prevention tips and tools. More traders to be announced soon!
The last remaining stall spaces are going fast – if you would like to have a stall, please email admin@buckingham-tc.gov.uk