Thousands are expected to flock to Knebworth Park next weekend for an annual country fair.
On Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11, there will be something for everyone at the Knebworth Country, Crafts & Steam Fair.
Events will include the Equestrienne Horse Display Stunt Team with their Wild West display, steam engines including full size and scale models, history revisited re-enactment on horseback, children’s small animal petting pens, birds of prey and falconry display team, ferret racing, Mario Magic children’s entertainer, working dogs and terrier racing, as well as knights of honour battle re-enactments and medieval village, and the Companion Dog Show – so bring along a canine friend and have a go!
There will also be vintage cars, besom broom making, spinning and weaving, basket making, and other rural demonstration skills to enjoy, as well as the chance to sample and buy in the arts, crafts and gifts marquees and lifestyle and food stalls.
A spokesman for the organiser Oakleigh Fairs said: “We are delighted to be returning to Knebworth for our fair, now in its tenth year, in a celebration of country life at its best as well as much more besides. It’s a fantastic setting and we really enjoy working with the team there.
“Our events are designed with the whole family in mind – we want to deliver a really good weekend that everyone can enjoy and we are bringing some fantastic new entertainment to the show this year.”
All proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Knebworth House, Knebworth, Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11, 10am to 5pm. Details: oakleighfairs.co.uk
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