A Traditional Celebration

Welcome to the Colyford Goose Fayre, where our journey through community spirit and traditional Medieval festivities begin. Get to know our event and how we're committed to creating memorable experiences.

Information

The Colyford Goose Fayre is an annual event celebrated on Michaelmas on the last Saturday in September, we showcase local crafts and provide family-friendly entertainment with a traditional Medieval theme. Funds raised are distributed to groups and organisations in the local community.

Event Highlights

Craft Exhibitions and Stalls

There are many different stalls from craft exhibitors in lacemaking, spinning, beekeeping, basketry, Devon countryside, and cob wall building to handmade goods.

Entertainment

The Fayre showcases traditional music and dancing with performances on stage by the Exeter Morris Set and Tudor dancers.

Roaming musicians play pipe and tabor and alongside the beer tent the Jurassix Band perform a medley of sea shanties.

Each fayre since 1980 has incorporated a dramatic, tragic and comedic performance of the Colyford Mummer's play.

Refreshments

There will be plenty of refreshment stalls including:

- The Tea Tent

- Cake Stall

- Elderflower Champagne

- Licensed Bar

- Cider Stall

- Ram Roast

- Wood Fired Pizza

- Hot Dogs

- Apple Pies

- Doughnuts and Drinks

Children's Activities

Traditional games at the fayre include the coconut shy, roll a goat, splat the rat and hoopla.

Youngsters may also try their hand at archery, skittles, circus skills, the greasy pole and the unique quintain.

Shows include Punch and Judy, and storytelling from Rattlebox and puppeteers.

Celebrating the abc800 there will also be a golden goose egg hunt this year.

The Colyford Goose Fayre was revived in 1980 by Colin Pady, it maintains a medieval theme, with a colourful costume procession, medieval stalls, entertainment, games, food stalls including a traditional ram roast and more.

Costumes can be borrowed without charge. These will be available on Sunday 21st September between 2pm and 6pm in the Colyford Memorial Hall.

"What a delightful event. So different to the usual. No blaring public address, no loud noise or diesel fumes. I commend the organisers for sticking with the traditional. Reflects very well on the community of Colyford. "

" We always enjoy attending the Goose Fayre. It's such a wonderful event for the family and the children are so engaged with the games and activities. I love stocking up on the marvellous jams and chutneys. Dad said the cider was great this year."

"Just to say we had a lovely day yesterday at the Goose Fayre and really appreciate all of the hard work that yourself and the committee must put into it. Looking forward to next year."

Contact us

Location

Colyford, Devon
United Kingdom