The Event | Rottingdean Village Fair

A day of merriment awaits!

Gather 'round, one and all, to the heart of Rottingdean where history meets merriment at the beloved Rottingdean Village Fair. Nestled beside the beautiful duck pond and at the foot of the South Downs, our picturesque seaside village becomes a vibrant tapestry of joy, community, and philanthropy.

Make sure to put Saturday 3rd August in your diary!

THIS YEAR'S THEME

Over the years, we've often come up with a theme for the fair - and this year is no different. We encourage you all to get into the spirit of things - even if its in the simplest of ways.

As we're located so close to the sea, and it plays such an important part of our village for residents and tourists alike, we've chosen the theme of the seaside this year.

Be fun and be creative... there's even a prize for the cleverest idea!

Beside the seaside!

A host of stalls

Meander through our bustling marketplace where local artisans and vendors offer a delightful selection of handcrafted wares, artwork, and fresh local produce.

Part of the fun of the village fair is mooching from stall to stall, perusing the diverse range of goodies on sale. From bric-a-brack to artisan bread, vintage clothing and fantastic cakes, homewares and hobbies, artworks and objets d’art - all there just waiting to be nabbed!

Delicious food

Having fun is hungry work - and this year we’ll be providing more options than ever. There'll be a 'better than ever' BBQ serving a variety of flame-grilled meats - and of course there'll be the ever-popular afternoon tea area with a range of delicious home-made cakes.

From now on, we'll also be extending further on the offering by inviting a different guest cuisine every year - kicking off this time with our amazing local curry chefs from 'Mango Kitchen'.

So come along and savour the many flavours of our food stalls, where a cornucopia of delicious eats awaits. From traditional fair treats to gourmet bites, your taste buds are in for a real treat.

A tipple or two

One of our wonderful local pubs, The Plough, has kindly agreed to run the bar on the day, so you’ll be able to enjoy ice-cold draught beer, wines and other beverages on the Green. And if you fancy something a bit special, there'll also be a dedicated Pimms tent this year!

And of course, if you want something less alcoholic, there'll also be plenty of tea and coffee on hand too!

Live entertainment

Enjoy an eclectic mix of performances by our talented locals throughout the day. A host of musicians, singers, bands, dancers, and community groups will take to the stage to dazzle and delight.

The day will kick-off with a rousing and spirited performance by The Salvation Army Band!

Fun and games

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The VIP Experience

For the first time ever, there will be an exclusive VIP area set aside with a fantastic view of the Kipling Gardens stage. You'll even get a glass of Pimms on arrival to help get you into the swing of things!

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