Frogham Fair - New Forest, Hampshire, UK
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Dragontree
N 50° 54.913 W 001° 45.291
30U E 587529 N 5641135
This annual festival takes place in the New Forest at Frogham.
Waymark Code: WM79N5
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/24/2009
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Every August Bank Holiday Saturday afternoon this country festival livens up the village when many visitors descend to come to the fair. This old fashioned festival is located in two fields belonging to Springfield Farm near the Frogham Crossroads. Another field provides a place for everyone to park their cars.
The event first started in 1971 and is organised by local volunteers with proceeds going to the Memorial Hall and local charities.
There are many features of this event which take place every year including the terrier racing where people's pet dogs get to chase a (road-kill) rabbit in a race where bets are made. Dogs are welcome in the fair as long as they are on leads.
Stalls surround the two main arenas which are divided by a boundary between the fields with access at the northern end. There are books, country crafts, WI stand, bric-a-brac and local produce such as sausages and plants. A popular BBQ, salad bar, bar and drinks stall sells many hotdogs and burgers amongst other tasty food. A tea tent provides a shelter and tea and cake. Ice cream is served from another stall.
Games are plenty with traditional plate smashing and ball throwing to win a prize. There is a raffle and a train to take you around the venue. A bouncy castle was available this year (2009) and in the past laser shooting has been available.
Several charities have their own stands including the New Forest National Park and the Raptor and Reptile Society.
In the large arena different demonstrations have taken place over the years. This year saw the quack pack being herded into pens and over obstacles. Previous years have seen the fantastic lumberjacks showing their talents and a dedicated stand to lumberjacks hosts many articles and photographs from the past of this fascinating trade.
Hurdle making and thumb sticks and other country ware are available for sale and are demonstrated at different stalls.
Children can enjoy the amusements and punch and judy show as well as all of the other activities.
The eastern side of the venue traditionally hosts the vintage vehicles where a large collection can be viewed. Then at the end of the day the wheelbarrow race up Blissford Hill is run. Go on, give it a go!
How many days does the festival last?: 1
Admission Price: 2.00 (listed in local currency)
National, County, or City Festival?: Country
Coordinates Location:: Main Gate
Website:: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
You must visit the festival at the time of the event. You must post a picture of the festival as it is going on, or a picture of a sign or banner promoting the festival.