One of the oldest country fairs in the region, the Dalwood Country Fair takes place this weekend. This fabulous fair starts at 2pm on Saturday 16th August.
Dalwood has possessed a royal charter to hold their fair for 669 years! This years Fair will be opened by The Sheriff of Dalwood supported by The Axminster Town Crier.
Dalwood is approximately 3 miles from Axminster and 5 miles from Honiton in the Blackdown Hills area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There will be a great many activities, including a Children’s Fancy Dress Competition. The competition is Wild West themed and includes a procession which starts in the Jubilee Field at 1:30pm and progresses to the Fair Field where the winner will be announced in the Main Ring.
Some of the other attractions include:
- Dog Show
- Bucking Bronco
- Bungee Pull
- Honiton Brass Band
- Homemade Country Teas
- Rural Craft Stalls
- Side Shows Games
- Dog Agility Display
- Main Ring Attractions
The charities supported by this years show are:
- Devon Air Ambulance
- Children’s Hospice SW
- The MSA Trust (Multiple System Atrophy)
- The Project
- The Freewheelers
Entrance to the Fair Field is just £2.50 and children are free.
Buses are also available to take you to the fair. There will be a service from Axminster Millway Shops departing at 1.15pm, calling at Axminster Trinity Square, Gamberlake and Kilmington Old Inn, returning at 5pm. Also from Honiton Lace Walk, departing at 1.10pm calling at Otter Valley Park and Wilmington White Hart, returning at 5pm. The bus service is provided by Sewards Coaches.
Written by Daniel H Pavey
dan@honiton.com
