Bideford Fair, The Mayors Parade and Cream Tea Festival
Saturday, 6 June 2026
- Time
- 10:00 - 16:00
Great fun for all the family sheep Drive there’s fly boarding the mayors parade choir performances, music cream tea festival
🎉 Join Us for an Unforgettable Day of Celebration in Bideford! 🎉
Get ready for a fantastic community event packed with tradition, entertainment, and fun for all ages!
The day begins in spectacular style with a Sheep Drive across Bideford’s historic Old Bridge, courtesy of the Institute of Weavers and Shearers, followed by the Mayor and civic party processing through the town. From there, the celebrations continue with something happening at every turn…
✨ What’s happening on the day:
🐑 Traditional Sheep Drive
🚤 Thrilling flyboarding displays on the river
🎺 The Mayor’s Parade in the Park
🥾 Welly Wanging competitions
🎶 Morris dancers, live music & choir performances
🦓 Exmoor Zoo Encounter Zone
💃 Louisa Hockin Dance School performances
🐕 Fun Dog Show
🎯 Party games for all ages
🍰 An amazing Cream Tea Festival
🐴 Donkey meet & greet
🚂 Steam train rides
🛍️ A huge variety of stands showcasing local businesses and charities
Plus plenty of family fun including bouncy castles, go karts, zorbs, sumo suits, and so much more!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate community spirit, local heritage, and a day full of smiles in beautiful Bideford.
📅 Don’t miss it — it’s going to be a day to remember!
#Bideford #CommunityEvent #FamilyFun #DevonEvents #SupportLocal
Get ready for a fantastic community event packed with tradition, entertainment, and fun for all ages!
The day begins in spectacular style with a Sheep Drive across Bideford’s historic Old Bridge, courtesy of the Institute of Weavers and Shearers, followed by the Mayor and civic party processing through the town. From there, the celebrations continue with something happening at every turn…
✨ What’s happening on the day:
🐑 Traditional Sheep Drive
🚤 Thrilling flyboarding displays on the river
🎺 The Mayor’s Parade in the Park
🥾 Welly Wanging competitions
🎶 Morris dancers, live music & choir performances
🦓 Exmoor Zoo Encounter Zone
💃 Louisa Hockin Dance School performances
🐕 Fun Dog Show
🎯 Party games for all ages
🍰 An amazing Cream Tea Festival
🐴 Donkey meet & greet
🚂 Steam train rides
🛍️ A huge variety of stands showcasing local businesses and charities
Plus plenty of family fun including bouncy castles, go karts, zorbs, sumo suits, and so much more!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate community spirit, local heritage, and a day full of smiles in beautiful Bideford.
📅 Don’t miss it — it’s going to be a day to remember!
#Bideford #CommunityEvent #FamilyFun #DevonEvents #SupportLocal
Dates
The event runs from 10:00 to 16:00 on the following dates.
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