The countdown has begun to one of the most anticipated events in the St Cross calendar.
On Saturday 26 September, the Michaelmas Fair returns to the Hospital of St Cross, bringing together traders, entertainers, visitors and the local community for a celebration inspired by the great medieval fairs and pilgrimages of centuries past.
Last year’s event was our most successful yet. Thousands of visitors joined us throughout the day, filling the grounds with activity, conversation and discovery. Artisan food producers, local makers, traditional craftspeople and performers created an atmosphere that felt both historic and wonderfully alive.
Families explored the site, visitors discovered talented local businesses, and the historic surroundings of St Cross provided the perfect backdrop to a day of entertainment and community spirit.
Now planning is well underway for this year’s fair, and we’d love your help.
We’re looking for recommendations for traders, makers, food producers, performers and entertainers who would complement the traditional character of the event. Whether it’s artisan food and drink, heritage crafts, traditional demonstrations, musicians, storytellers or something entirely unexpected, we’re always keen to discover new additions that will delight our visitors.
If you know someone who would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
The Michaelmas Fair is about more than a day out. It is an opportunity to celebrate local talent, support independent businesses, and continue a tradition of hospitality and community that has been at the heart of St Cross for nearly 900 years.
Watch this space for further announcements as this year’s programme begins to take shape.
