Buxton Spring Fair – what’s on & timings throughout the time
Spring is set to arrive in style in Buxton as the much-loved Buxton Spring Fair returns on Monday 4th May 2026. Promising a vibrant mix of food, entertainment, community spirit and family fun, the event will transform the town centre into a bustling festival atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
If you’re looking for whats on in Buxton Spring Fair – this page has everything you need to know!
Stretching across key locations including the Slopes, The Crescent, The Square, Spring Gardens and The Market Place, this year’s fair is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most exciting yet.
A Feast for the Senses
Food lovers will be spoilt for choice, with no fewer than 12 hot food vendors serving up flavours from around the world. Expect everything from Thai and Indian cuisine to pizza, Greek dishes, hog roasts, crepes, doughnuts and much more.
To keep you refreshed throughout the day, three local bars will be on hand offering a wide variety of beverages – so you certainly won’t go thirsty.
Shop, Discover and Support Local
With over 100 craft, charitable and community stalls, there will be plenty to explore. Visitors can browse a huge selection of goods including jewellery, cakes, plants, artwork, candles and unique gifts – alongside many more treasures waiting to be discovered.
Live Entertainment Across the Town
Music and performance will be at the heart of the day, with three performance areas hosting an exciting lineup. Expect:
- 12 live bands and singers
- 2 choirs
- Drummers
- Traditional Morris dancers
- A special appearance from The Billerettes from Buxton
Adding to the atmosphere will be a wide variety of street entertainment and interactive activities.
Family Fun and Attractions
There’s something for everyone at Buxton Spring Fair, with a host of activities designed to keep families entertained throughout the day:
- Classic cars on display in The Square
- Children’s rides in The Crescent
- Circus skills, face painting and bubbles
- Ice cream stalls for a sweet treat
- Normannis re-enactment on the events field
- A live feature from the Leighton Morris podcast
Activities on The Slopes
The Slopes will be a hub of action and hands-on experiences, featuring:
- Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, bringing a fire engine and water rescue van
- Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation, complete with their fascinating mobile cave
- Buxton Mountaineering Club, hosting their popular hangtime competition and sharing information about mountain activities in the High Peak
- A fun Penalty Shoot Out challenge
- Entertainment from Buxton Sparkles, with Andrea and Dave returning to delight crowds with their bubble displays
Live Music Performance Times
A Day Not to Be Missed
With so much happening across the town, Buxton Spring Fair 2026 promises to be a fantastic day out – celebrating local talent, community spirit and the arrival of spring in one of Derbyshire’s most beautiful towns.
Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, the shopping or simply to soak up the atmosphere, make sure to mark Monday 4th May in your calendar.
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