Timetable

The full detailed timetable is now posted. The 2026 timetable is shown below.

Most events are in the main arena except the Punch and Judy show and the balloon modelling which are on the grass in front of the Church. The Music in the church is in St James’ church, and the times are listed below. See this page for different ways to get into the church if walking is a challenge at times and for general information on accessibility at the fair.

All events in the arena, on the grass in front of the church and the Music in the church are free to watch.

Download the full programme here: Programme 2026

Do tag your photographs from the fair with the hashtag #abingerfair for posts on instagram or Facebook so we can be reminded of what a great afternoon this is.

Timetable 2026

2.00pm	Procession	Process into the Main Arena
2.05pm	Crowning of the May Queen	Main Arena
	Maypole Dancing	Main Arena
2.30pm	Invicta Medieval Combat	Main Arena
3.00pm	Punch & Judy	Green in Front of the Church
3.30pm	Children’s Races	Main Arena
4.00pm	Invicta Medieval Combat	Main Arena
4.00pm	Children’s Balloon Modelling,	Green in Front of the Church
4.40pm	Punch & Judy	Green in Front of the Church
4.45pm	Grand Raffle Prize Draw	At the Raffle Stall
5pm	Close

Music in St James’ Church

A full programme of music will be performed in St James’s Church throughout the afternoon. It will feature the Timeline choir, the Meadvale Singers, the Haymakers and a recital on the Domra, a Ukrainian instrument. The Haymakers will sing in the church porch, weather permitting.

Entry to the music is free and it is a lovely place to cool down and rest your feet while listening to some lovely music.

2.30 – 3.10pm	Timeline Choir. Listen to a performance of historic music by this wonderful choir
3.20pm – 3.50pm	Meadvale Singers
4.00pm – 4.15pm	The Haymakers. Singing: The Haymakers, It’s a rosebud in June, I courted a sailor
4.20pm	MARIIA RAIEVSKA plays the Domra Enjoy the rare and beautiful sound of the domra, a traditional Ukrainian string instrument. Programme details below.

Programme for the Domra recital

Mariia Raievska, domra
Jeremy Yates, piano

I Greensleeves

Trad. English

II Henry Martin

Trad. English

III Chief O’Neill’s Favourite

Hornpipe · Trad. Irish

IV Scarborough Fair

Trad. English

V Concerto in C major, RV 425

Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741)
i. Allegro

ii. Largo

iii. Allegro

Punch and Judy Show