Avon Village Faire Day & Market

Each year we transform a slice of Stratford into a Medieval thoroughfare of games, stalls, entertainment, fresh produce and the ever popular Bard’s Pop Up Bar. Our Faire Day is one of the highlights of the festival and attracts hundreds of people to our beloved Stratford on Avon. 

Sunday May 3 the Medieval Market & Faire Day returns to Stratford in 2026 in our new site adjacent to the train station including the ArtCOLT (community of lost trades) and the Village Green alongside the kindergarten. The Faire Day runs from 10am - 3pm.

 This year Faire Day goers can join in the fun of the children’s games run by Groundwork Youth Theatre, craft their own sword and see other lost trade demonstrations. There will be local stalls, Stratford Historical Society’s famous Avonshire Teas, street performers and exhibitions.

2026 will feature:

• Children’s games on the “Village Green”

• Local stalls and demonstrations

• Street performers, exhibitions, and buskers

• Performances across 2 live stages

• Lost trades and wooden sword making

• The Bards Bar with live music

Applications are currently closed. However, if you wish to submit an expression of interest for our next Faire Day & Market, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For specific Faire Day enquiries, you can also use the Faire Day email address: shakespearefaireday@gmail.com or contact Faire Day Coordinator Aynslie Watson directly on 0405 633 456