The Hereford May Fair will arrive in the city this evening, with three days of fun for all the family promised from tomorrow (Tuesday).
Heart-stopping rides, side-shows, food stalls and ancient ceremonies are all part of the street extravaganza which is Hereford’s May Fair. The fair has been taking place for over 900 years.
A ceremonial proclamation of the historic St Ethelbert’s May Fair (May Fair) officially opens the fair, offering 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat by the Mayor to the Lord Bishop as payment for allowing the fair to proceed.
The Hereford May Fair takes place on the first Tuesday to Thursday following the first Monday in May.
Opening times:
- Tuesday 3.45pm to 11pm
- Wednesday 12 noon to 11pm
- Thursday 12 noon to 11pm
These are the times between which attractions are allowed to operate. Not all rides will necessarily be open at all times.
A number of road closures will be in place in Hereford for the duration of the fair.
