Colyford Village | Goose Fayre 2025
2025 Colyford Goose Fayre
Saturday 27th September 2025
More about the Goose Fayre
In 1208, Thomas Bassett, who was responsible for founding the Borough of Colyford, obtained a grant for a seven day fair from King John. Historically, it would have been a livestock fair taking place annually at Michaelmas probably until the late nineteenth century.
The Colyford Goose Fayre was revived in 1980 and is held on the last Saturday in September.
Proceedings commence with a colourful procession of villagers and friends dressed in medieval costume. Musicians and dancers lead the throng, headed by the Mayor and burgesses, through the village to Springfield.
The fayre maintains a medieval theme. Goods are sold under tents and various produce is available - honey, pottery, leather - and of course beer, tea, cakes and the always popular ram roast. Medieval style skills of metalwork, falconry, thatching and archery are displayed. Children enjoy trying their luck with traditional games, the quintain and the greasy pole challenges as well as entertainment from storytellers and Punch and Judy.
Performances include Morris dancing, musicians with medieval tabor pipe and drum, and the drama of the traditional Colyford Mummers’ play.
Any profits from the fayre go to local groups and organisations as well as ensuring funds to stage the following year’s event.
The Colyford Goose Fayre was revived in 1980 and is held on the last Saturday in September.
Proceedings commence with a colourful procession of villagers and friends dressed in medieval costume. Musicians and dancers lead the throng, headed by the Mayor and burgesses, through the village to Springfield.
The fayre maintains a medieval theme. Goods are sold under tents and various produce is available - honey, pottery, leather - and of course beer, tea, cakes and the always popular ram roast. Medieval style skills of metalwork, falconry, thatching and archery are displayed. Children enjoy trying their luck with traditional games, the quintain and the greasy pole challenges as well as entertainment from storytellers and Punch and Judy.
Performances include Morris dancing, musicians with medieval tabor pipe and drum, and the drama of the traditional Colyford Mummers’ play.
Any profits from the fayre go to local groups and organisations as well as ensuring funds to stage the following year’s event.