The playground and green space on Darrington Village Field

Darrington Village Field Trust presents

Feast and Fayre

A celebration of local talent, family activities, food and fundraising — all brought together by our wonderful community spirit.

Event facts

Most recent event
Saturday 20 June 2026
Status
Superb!
Next event
Bonfire & Fireworks
7 November 2026
Following event
Santa Special
December 2026 · date to be confirmed

Feast & Fayre 2026

A day for the whole village

The 2026 Feast & Fayre took place on Saturday 20 June, our traditional summer celebration bringing people together to enjoy local entertainment, arena activities, children’s races and lots of food and refreshments.

Thank you to everyone who organised, helped behind the scenes, performed, ran a stall, supported the event or simply came along—you helped create a wonderful village event, as well as helping to raise funds towards the upkeep and management of the Village Field.

3ActsShowcasing local talent
5Tractor PullsHEAVE!
1Fantastic DayOur community comes together

The 2026 programme

Highlights of the day


Here is a snapshot of some of the best bits of the 2026 Feast and Fayre.

Main Stage

Local entertainment from Dan Tredgold, Why So Serious and The Bisto Boys.

Arena

Kids races, Dance Fibre, Maypole Dancing and lots of space to play.

Family Activities

Hook-a-Duck, face painting, pet corner, bouncy castle and rides.

Food & Refreshments

Bar, BBQ, cakes and afternoon teas.

5 Mile Run

180 runners, Everyone’s a Winner!

Stalls

Local produce, Ice Creams and so much to see and buy.

2026 photographs


Our photographers captured the entertainment, activities and community spirit throughout the day.

Loading photographs…

Explore Feast & Fayre 2026 in the full Gallery

The Edwardian Lady emblem associated with Darrington Feast and Fayre

The Edwardian Lady

A symbol of community spirit

Up to the mid-1970s, Darrington’s summer gala was held in the Vicarage garden, on land that is now part of Beech Crescent.

In 1977, the village marked Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee with a parade along Estcourt Road and a celebration on the Village Field. People from the village dressed in Edwardian costumes and the event’s success helped inspire an annual village celebration on the Field.

The Edwardian Lady became the symbol of Feast & Fayre—a reminder of what can grow from humble beginnings and people working together.

Share a Feast & Fayre memory

Looking ahead

Feast & Fayre 2027

Saturday 19 June 2027 is confirmed for the next Feast & Fayre. Planning is expected to begin in January 2027, when the event team will review the attractions, admission, facilities, accessibility, parking and ways people can help.

This same page will then change from the 2026 retrospective to the confirmed 2027 event guide, while previous photographs and history remain available.

Contact the Feast & Fayre team

Current information

Frequently asked questions


Has the 2026 Feast & Fayre finished?

Yes. It took place on Saturday 20 June 2026.

When will the 2027 event be held?

The 2027 Feast & Fayre will be held on Saturday 19 June. The programme and practical arrangements will be published as planning progresses.

Will the same attractions return?

The programme can change each year. Only confirmed 2027 attractions will be advertised as planning progresses.

How can I lend a hand or ask about a stall?

Email the Feast & Fayre team with details of how you would like to be involved.