The Burgess Hill Town Council Summer Fayre returns

Burgess Hill Town Council is looking forward to a fun-filled Summer Fayre on Sunday 14 June, promising a day full of community spirit and fantastic entertainment for all ages.

The event will be kicked off by a vibrant parade at 11am, led by Burgess Hill Marching Youth Band and sponsored by Burgess Hill District Lions. The parade will feature seven local primary schools including Birchwood Grove, London Meed, Oak Tree Primary, Sheddingdean, Southway Primary, St Wildrid’s, and The Gattons alongside community groups Burgess Hill Youth and Girlguiding. This year’s theme is ‘Sussex Beach’, with creative parade items proudly designed and organised by Burgess Hill Creative Community.

The cricket pitch will be full of activity, with over 80 stalls from local groups, charities and independent businesses, as well as variety of food and drink traders.
Visitors can also enjoy a full programme of performances from local groups including Burgess Hill Rugby Club, Ariel Company Theatre, GKR Karate, Walkhouse School of Dance and PQA Haywards Heath. Come along and support local talent throughout the day.

There will be plenty of free activities to enjoy throughout the day, including: BMX Show from RPM Display; Circus Skills and slacklining from Circus All Stars, proudly sponsored by GoodOaks Home Care; Falconry displays from Huxley’s Birds of Prey, including static displays and two flying demonstrations; Walkabout entertainment from Iris Enchanted featuring four popular characters; Inflatables from Brighton Bouncy Castles; Face Painting from Rainbows Face Paint; Children's craft hosted by Burgess Hill Creative Community.

Mid Sussex Radio will be providing music and announcements throughout the day to keep visitors entertained.

With two big events taking place on the same day, Burgess Hill is set to be a destination town for visitors across Mid Sussex. Alongside the Summer Fayre at St John’s Park, Wheels Through the Years at Fairfield Recreation Ground will also be running from 11am to 4pm. 

To help visitors enjoy both events, a free shuttle bus, will run between the two locations from 12pm to 3pm, approximately every 15 to 20 minutes. The service is funded by Burgess Hill Town Council and operated by Community Transport Sussex.

St John’s Park is easily accessible and visitors are encouraged to walk where possible. For those travelling by car, nearby pay and display parking is available at Cyprus Road Car Park and Market Place Shopping.
Town Mayor, Stuart Condie said: “We look forward to welcoming the Burgess Hill community to an event that showcases the talent in our town. This brings the community together and we have listened to residents’ feedback on what they like to see. Also, to have Wheels Through the Years on the same day ensures Burgess Hill is a destination town in Mid Sussex."

The event programme will be available to download at www.burgesshill.gov.uk. For updates, follow Burgess Hill Town Council on social media or sign up to the mailing list via the website.

For further information contact the Community Engagement Team on 01444 247726 or email [email protected]