Entertainment Programme

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Across the Fair Weekend

Whether you are interested in music, dance, rural crafts or want to get more involved in your entertainment, there is something for everyone at the Cuckoo Fair.

There are three main performance areas (Party in the Parks, The Central Stage and the Maypole, see the On site Map for locations) at the Cuckoo Fair, but there are things to entertain you throughout the Fair on Saturday.

Locals bands and solo artists will be giving us a musical vibe, whilst you can enjoy watching a variety of dance groups perform including the traditional decorating of the Maypole. Or why not take part in a Punch & Judy show “oh no he didn’t!”, or reach up high to shake hands with Jonathan the Jester!

(Please note that times may be subject to change).

Children’s Entertainment

Party in the Park: Jonathan the Jester (11:00, 12.30, 14:30) ~ Jack Thomson Magician (11:00, 13:00, 15:00) ~ Punch & Judy (11:30, 13:00, 14:30) ~ Bubbles Inc. (12:00, 14:00, 16:00).

Bands, Events and Performances

This is who is playing this year – click the band’s name for more details.

Downton Band will also be playing throughout the day.

Party In The Park Central Stage The Maypole
10:00
Official Opening of the Fair & Crowning of the Cuckoo Fair Princess
10:00
10:15
10:15
The Late Starters
10:15
10:45
10:30
10:45
Procession
10:45
11:00
Procession
10:45
11:00
Procession
10:45
11:00
11:00
The Zucchinis
11:00
11:30
Mr Wilkins’ Shilling Clog Dancers
11:00
11:30
Maypole Dancing
11:00
11:30
11:15
11:30
Georgie Budd
11:30
12:00
Downton Primary School Choir
11:30
12:00
11:45
12:00
Tribe of the Honeybadgers
12:00
12:30
Sarum Morris Dancing
12:00
12:30
The Rock Choir
12:00
12:30
12:15
12:30
The Late Starters
12:30
13:00
12:45
13:00
The Zucchinis
13:00
13:30
Mr Wilkins’ Shilling Clog Dancers
13:00
13:30
Maypole Dancing
13:00
13:30
13:15
13:30
Georgie Budd
13:30
14:00
Downton Community Choir
13:30
14:00
13:45
14:00
Tribe of the Honeybadgers
14:00
14:30
Sarum Morris Dancing
14:00
14:30
14:15
14:30
The Late Starters
14:30
15:00
Maypole Dancing
14:30
15:00
14:45
15:00
The Zucchinis
15:00
15:30
Mr Wilkins’ Shilling Clog Dancers
15:00
15:30
Catch of the Day – Sea Shanties Singers
15:00
15:30
15:15
15:30
Georgie Budd
15:30
16:00
Maypole Dancing
15:30
16:00
15:45
16:00
Sarum Morris Dancing
16:00
16:30
16:15
16:30
Fair Closes 16:30
16:30
17:00
Fair Closes 16:30
16:30
17:00
Fair Closes 16:30
16:30
17:00
16:45

Party In The Park

Central Stage

The Maypole

No performances available!

Fancy Having a go?

We are always on the look out for new or up and coming bands, and quirky ways to entertain our visitors so if you fancy taking your turn in front of the Cuckoo Fair crowds then please see this page.