Welcome to the brand new website for Long Melford Street Fair 2012
which takes place on the high street in Long Melford, Suffolk. 3pm - 8pm.
The 12th Long Melford Street Fair, to be officially opened at 3pm by Sir Richard and Lady Hyde Parker of Melford Hall with The Long Melford Silver Band getting the day off to a flying start. The day is packed with activities for every age and taste, the amazing childrens Funfare rides, Helter skelter, Punch and Judy, circus workshop, artist workshops, birds of prey, bubble of fun etc. John Nunn chairman of the Street Fair commitee has promised 2012 will be a bumper year, " 2012 is going to be such a special year, and the street fair is a celebration of our community spirit"
Long Melford Street Fair enjoys an enviable reputation for musical
entertainment, and this year no other than than Elvis himself amongst others
and our local Route 66 group will perform.
There will be the ever popular steam engine (courtesy of Simon Webb)
and displays of static engines, together with Long Melford Fire Brigade
who will be putting on a demonstration of how to rescue occupants out
of a vehicle.
The Street will be lined with many stalls selling plants, cakes etc,
take-a-way food of every kind, plus the tea rooms, pubs & restaurants
will be open, local charities will have an opportunity to promote
themselves. There will be a Street Fair Grand Draw with prizes
generously donated by the local businesses. Any profits from the event
are donated to local groups for use in capital projects.
Hall Street will be closed to through traffic from 12 noon until l0pm,
disabled parking will be at the Village Hall car park (opposite Bull Hotel),
Forms to book a pitch will be available early March - for further details
please telephone 01787 377164 or email richard.michette@btinternet.com
