Michaelmas Fair

AN END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL FILLED WITH FUN

There’s plenty to discover at this year’s Michaelmas Fair. Wander through the Hounds of Morrigan’s medieval village, enjoy historical displays and demonstrations, traditional games and live music from Courtlye Musick and the Rock Choir – all against the rather special backdrop of the Hospital of St Cross.

And, of course, a good fair needs plenty to browse, eat and drink. We’ll have a wonderful mix of artisan makers, crafts and independent traders, alongside hot food, deli-style lunches, coffee and sweet treats, beer, wine, and themed cocktails providing suitable refreshment. Take a look below to meet some of the brilliant stallholders joining us on Saturday 26 September, 10.30am–4.30pm.

OUR STALLHOLDERS

Discover a selection of our stallholders below. This is only a sample of what you’ll discover at the fair, based on what we’ve been provided with rather than a comprehensive list of everyone you’ll meet!

Baker & White
Specialty coffee, tea, and delicious fresh bakes from the heart of the South Downs National Park.

Boo & Sue’s
Handmade crocheted and knitted crafts including blankets and toys.

Curious Lions
Curious Lions is a home wares brand started in Hampshire, England in 2016.

Dani’s Pizza
Dani’s Pizza brings fresh, handmade Italian-inspired pizzas to festivals, cooked to order from our unique converted horsebox trailer.

Emmaus Hampshire
Companions and volunteers from Emmaus will be sharing stories of homelessness and selling wooden and leather items made in our workshop at Bar End Winchester as well as preloved designer-labelled clothing.

Face Painting Tiger
Face painting, glitter tattoos, festival designs, hair braids, festival hair, gems….not just for kids, its for adults too!

FJB Designs
Handcrafted textile pieces the edge of the New Forest— handbags, rucksacks, and sling bags to makeup bags, wallets, purses, key fobs, and more.

Homegrown Soaps
Makers of luxury soaps and other cleansing products for people and pets, using traditional handmade processes and natural ingredients.

Lizzallmakes Ceramics
Locally thrown ceramics filled with unique colours and textures inspired by 20 years in textiles.

Myndful Mushrooms
High quality mushroom tinctures that combine science with nature’s wisdom to deliver diverse health and wellbeing benefits.

Nikki Gage & Wendy Bramall
Get your 2027 Winchester and Wildlife calendar along with cards and small artworks by two fabulous local artists.

Primal Pottery
Rustic handmade earthenware bowls, mugs, and more from a talented local potter.

The Fractured Heart
Medieval art and religious iconography inspired chainmaille jewellery, woven using traditional ancient methods and patterns.

The Purple Potter
Hand-made ceramics – both useful and decorative; a colourful and interestingly informative book about Hampshire; and greetings cards that will make you smile… 

Trevor’s Shawls
Trevor’s Shawls return again this year to our event with a new range of shawls made from Tibetan Yak wool, together soft colourful scarves and pashminas.

Willow & Crafts
I will be bringing a selection of my handmade willow sculptures, animals and birds, willow and rush baskets and small seasonal decorations.

Winchester Hospice
Winchester Hospice, supporting the local community. Take part in their fundraising tombola and browse their fabulous selection of promotional goods.

Winchester Samaritans
Winchester Samaritans are celebrating 50 years of listening at St Cross Michaelmas Fair – with an ear hunt for all the family !

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday 26 September | 10.30am–4.30pm
Entry £4 | Under 16s free | Dogs welcome

And every ticket helps support the care and preservation of the Hospital of St Cross, so that this remarkable place can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Find out where we are and how to get to us: https://hospitalofstcross.co.uk/contact-us/directions/

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