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Fairs, Festivals & Shows

With a variety of fairs, festivals and country shows taking place throughout Essex, whether you're young or old, you'll be spoilt for choice.

With a variety of fairs, festivals and country shows taking place throughout Essex, whether you're young or old, you'll be spoilt for choice.

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10

Aug 2025

Classic & Vintage Car Show
10 August 2025
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

24

Aug 2025

Knights of Albion Joust
24 August 2025 - 25 August 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

29

Aug 2025

Fairytale Fest Suffolk
29 August 2025
11:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

21

Jun 2025

Tudor Midsummer at Kentwell Hall
21 June 2025 - 29 June 2025
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sudbury
Kentwell Hall and Gardens

28

Jun 2025

Essex County Craft Show 2025
28 June 2025 - 29 June 2025
Ingatestone
Prestige County Events

28

Jun 2025

Essex Retro Football Show
28 June 2025
10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Chelmsford
Essex Retro Football and Cricket Show

29

Jun 2025

Steam Day
29 June 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

6

Jul 2025

Classic Car Show
6 July 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

6

Jul 2025

Open Day & Fun Dog Show at Remus Horse Sanctuary
6 July 2025
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Ingatestone
Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary

15

Jul 2025

Chelmsford Summer Beer & Cider Festival 2025
15 July 2025 - 19 July 2025
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Chelmsford
Chelmsford & Mid Essex Camra

19

Jul 2025

Summer Festival at Audley End Miniature Railway
19 July 2025 - 31 August 2025
Saffron Walden
Audley End Miniature Railway

23

Jul 2025

Diesel Day
23 July 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

25

Jul 2025

Lazydays Festival
25 July 2025 - 27 July 2025
Southend on Sea
Lazydays Festival

27

Jul 2025

Steam Day
27 July 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

30

Jul 2025

Diesel Day
30 July 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

2

Aug 2025

Wild West Experience
2 August 2025
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
Now Strike!

2

Aug 2025

Festival of Wheels 2025
2 August 2025 - 3 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Ipswich
Motorshow Events

3

Aug 2025

Steam Day
3 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

6

Aug 2025

Diesel Day
6 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

10

Aug 2025

Small Trains Day
10 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wakes Colne
East Anglian Railway Museum

13

Aug 2025

Diesel Day
13 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

17

Aug 2025

Steam Day
17 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

20

Aug 2025

Diesel Day
20 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

21

Aug 2025

Clacton Airshow 2025
21 August 2025 - 22 August 2025
Clacton on Sea
Clacton Airshow

23

Aug 2025

Day Out With Thomas 2025
23 August 2025 - 25 August 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

27

Aug 2025

Diesel Day
27 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

6

Sep 2025

Street Eats 'n' Beats Festival 2025
6 September 2025
12:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Chelmsford
Street Eats 'n' Beats Festival

5

Oct 2025

Steam Day
5 October 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

12

Oct 2025

Wellness & Pamper Fair in aid of Remus Horse Sanctuary
12 October 2025
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Ingatestone
Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary

25

Oct 2025

Day Out With Thomas 2025
25 October 2025 - 26 October 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

7

Nov 2025

Christmas Gift Fair at Hyde Hall
7 November 2025 - 9 November 2025
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

14

Nov 2025

Essex County Christmas Fair 2025
14 November 2025 - 16 November 2025
Witham
Prestige County Events

Tudor Midsummer at Kentwell Hall

Kentwell Hall and Gardens
High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9BA - Map Directions
21 June 2025 - 29 June 2025 , 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-06-21 2025-06-29
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Step back in time almost 500 years at Kentwell Hall for our Tudor Midsummer to experience everyday life in Tudor Suffolk.
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Essex County Craft Show 2025

Prestige County Events
Ingatestone Hall, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9NR - Map Directions
28 June 2025 - 29 June 2025
2025-06-28 2025-06-29
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NEW for 2025 the Essex County Craft Show will take place at Ingatestone Hall near Chelmsford.
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Essex Retro Football Show

Essex Retro Football and Cricket Show
Essex County Cricket Club, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0PG - Map Directions
28 June 2025 , 10:30 AM until 02:00 PM
2025-06-28 2025-06-28
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The ultimate event for football nostalgists in Essex. Next show features special guest Steve Perryman.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
29 June 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-06-29 2025-06-29
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Classic Car Show

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
6 July 2025 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-07-06 2025-07-06
Discover a great day out for car enthusiasts at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, where we will open our grounds to some very special classic and sports car clubs.
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Open Day & Fun Dog Show at Remus Horse Sanctuary

Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary
Little Farm, Buttsbury, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9NZ - Map Directions
6 July 2025 , 01:00 PM until 04:00 PM
2025-07-06 2025-07-06
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A great day out for all the family where you can meet the animals at the Sanctuary. We also have a kids area with a bouncy castle, magic and face painting.
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Chelmsford Summer Beer & Cider Festival 2025

Chelmsford & Mid Essex Camra
Admirals Park, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2PL - Map Directions
15 July 2025 - 19 July 2025 , 12:00 PM until 11:00 PM
2025-07-15 2025-07-19
Chelmsford & Mid-Essex CAMRA Summer Beer & Cider Festival 2025. Over 250 real ales and 50+ ciders with live entertainment every evening, wine & gin bar, food & snacks. Tickets & more info@ cbcf.camra.org.uk
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Summer Festival at Audley End Miniature Railway

Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JB - Map Directions
19 July 2025 - 31 August 2025
2025-07-19 2025-08-31
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This summer, embark on a magical journey of discovery! Visit Audley End Miniature Railway to encounter the enchanted creatures who inhabit our woodlands. Hop on our brand-new Electric Train and zoom around our Woodland Racetrack.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
23 July 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-07-23 2025-07-23
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Lazydays Festival

Lazydays Festival
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6ND - Map Directions
25 July 2025 - 27 July 2025
2025-07-25 2025-07-27
Lazydays, a fully independent festival where you can explore new music or listen to your favourite artist, discover your new favourite craft drink, or relax with family and friends.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
27 July 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-07-27 2025-07-27
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
30 July 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-07-30 2025-07-30
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Wild West Experience

Now Strike!
Skreens Park Activity Centre, Skreens Park Rd, Roxwell, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4NL - Map Directions
2 August 2025 , 01:00 PM until 03:00 PM
2025-08-02 2025-08-02
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Saddle up for 2 hours of Wild West with Now Strike: the home of historic adventures!
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Festival of Wheels 2025

Motorshow Events
Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8UH - Map Directions
2 August 2025 - 3 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-02 2025-08-03
Join us at the Festival of Wheels at Suffolk’s Trinity Park, Ipswich, on the weekend of 2nd - 3rd August 2025.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
3 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-03 2025-08-03
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
6 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-06 2025-08-06
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Small Trains Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
10 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-10 2025-08-10
Our popular Small Trains Day is back for 2025 – but it’s not just small trains – one of our full sized steam locomotives and a Diesel locomotive will also be in action with unlimited rides all day on our demonstration line.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
13 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-13 2025-08-13
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
17 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-17 2025-08-17
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
20 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-20 2025-08-20
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Clacton Airshow 2025

Clacton Airshow
West Greensward, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1XB - Map Directions
21 August 2025 - 22 August 2025
2025-08-21 2025-08-22
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Clacton seafront plays host to dynamic aerial displays, land based entertainment & attractions. On Thursday, twilight flights will be once again be lighting up the evening sky with smoke, lights, lasers and pyrotechnics.
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Day Out With Thomas 2025

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel Station, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
23 August 2025 - 25 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-08-23 2025-08-25
Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at East Anglian Railway Museum. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
27 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-27 2025-08-27
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Street Eats 'n' Beats Festival 2025

Street Eats 'n' Beats Festival
Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1LQ - Map Directions
6 September 2025 , 12:00 PM until 09:30 PM
2025-09-06 2025-09-06
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A boutique dance music festival for all the family with DJ's, street food trucks, pop up boutique bars and cool beats! Open 12 noon until 9.30pm in Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
5 October 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-10-05 2025-10-05
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Wellness & Pamper Fair in aid of Remus Horse Sanctuary

Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary
Stock Village Hall, Common Road, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9NF - Map Directions
12 October 2025 , 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-10-12 2025-10-12
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Enjoy a day browsing a wide range of stalls selling holistic, wellness and beauty products. There will be some treatments available on the day.
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Day Out With Thomas 2025

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel Station, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
25 October 2025 - 26 October 2025 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-10-25 2025-10-26
Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at East Anglian Railway Museum. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas.
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Christmas Gift Fair at Hyde Hall

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
RHS Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
7 November 2025 - 9 November 2025 , 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
2025-11-07 2025-11-09
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The Christmas Gift Fair at RHS Garden Hyde Hall is the perfect opportunity to buy unique gifts for family and friends from small independent traders.
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Essex County Christmas Fair 2025

Prestige County Events
The Avenue, Great Braxted, Witham, Essex CM8 3EN - Map Directions
14 November 2025 - 16 November 2025
2025-11-14 2025-11-16
The Essex County Christmas Fair 2025 will be taking place at Braxted Park Estate, the new home of the event. There are undercover seating areas for shoppers to enjoy the live music acts, Father Christmas walkabout, stilt walkers & more.
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