May Fair 2026

Attractions for the May Fair

Get ready for an action‑packed year — our superheroes are coming to town!

We’re thrilled to announce two live Academy Superhero Shows, plus heroic meet‑and‑greets throughout the day.

Keep an eye out for Captain America, Superman, Rogue, and Catwoman as they wander the event, ready for photos and high‑fives

Captain America

Superman

Catwoman

Fancy Dress Competition 

Think you’ve got the best costume? Enter our Fancy Dress Competition!
Click here to download the entry form.

 

People’s Choice Motorbike and Scooter Competition

Got a motorbike you love — shiny, vintage, quirky, customised or just your favourite

Bring it along and let the public decide their favourite in our People’s Choice Motorbike Competition. If you would like to bring your bike along just email tina.s@northamtowncouncil.gov.uk with you reg number, make and model.

 

Dog Show at Bone Hill

Calling all dog lovers! Don’t forget to enter the Dog Show at Bone Hill, proudly organised by Whitewash Groomers, Cross Street, Northam. It’s always a tail‑wagging highlight of the day.

Last Years May Fair

Attractions for the May Fair

Last year we had Phoenix Morris Dancers returning along with Bubbles the Pixie and Punch and Judy.

Deano's Diner is back with the popular bacon rolls

 

Competitions

We had the return of the fancy dress competition for ages 3 - 16 years old.

To help celebrate VE Day's 80th anniversary it is VE Day themed

This year saw the return of the peoples choice motorbike competition through Cross Street.

Also we had the return of the Dog Show at Bone Hill this is organised by Whitewash Dog Groomers. 


 

 

May Fair 2022

Competitions

 This year saw 2 new competitions

  • King's Coronation fancy dress (this is for ages 12 and under)
  • Best of British hat (this is for everyone) 

The entrants was very creative and lovely to see. 

Attractions from this year's May fair

This years May Fair was made even more special as your council decided it is to be the Coronation May Fair and the Council's center piece Coronation celebration. 

We had some new additions to our May fair this year which included Torridge Elite Majorettes, Falcon Display, and Stilt Walkers.

We have the return of our Dinosaurs, Appledore Band, Samba Band Maypole Dancing and Punch and Judy. 

This years May Fair also saw over 50 traders including Pizza van, Hockings Ice cream and coffee and cake.

To view the gallery of the pictures click on this link

Photos of May Fair 

If you would like to book a stall for 4th May 2024, please download the application form and return it to us as soon as possible.

 


May Fair 2024

Attractions for the May Fair

The Vikings were back along with Bubbles the Pixie, juggling stilt walkers and lots more.

Competitions

We had the return of the fancy dress and hats competition.

The theme was Medieval or Vikings

New for last year was peoples choice motorbike competition through Cross Street and a dog Show at Bone Hill.

 For more information please contact Northam Town Council on 01237 474976 or email admin@northamtowncouncil.gov.uk 

Previous Northam May Fairs