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Summer Fair 2026

Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th August – 10am to 5pm

The Summer Fair Returns – Celebrating Community and Craft

Join us for three fantastic days of family fun, live entertainment, and community celebration. Returning by popular demand, this year’s summer fair brings back everything you loved—along with a few fresh surprises—to make it another unforgettable experience.

Showcasing Local Talent (full list HERE):
Explore a wonderful selection of artisan stalls featuring the creativity and craftsmanship of local makers. From beautifully handcrafted gifts to unique, bespoke finds, every piece is made with care and has a story to tell.

 

What to see and do…

We have got a fantastic line up to entertain you this year. Enjoy a full programme of live performances and activities designed to entertain and inspire the whole family, with favourite animal attractions and popular children’s inflatable area, and lots more to come.

Enjoy a delicious range of refreshments — from cool ice creams to sizzling BBQs, don’t forget to try the latest ales and produce made here by the monks.

Plan Ahead: Pre-book your car parking to make arrival on the day smooth and stress-free.

This is more than a summer fair — it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and heritage. We look forward to welcoming you.

Animals
Classic cars
Time to Relax
Go on have a go...
Entertainment throughout
Fun for all the family
BBQ lunch yum!
Buckfast Abbey Fudge

Schiller Hall:
12:30 Carrie Audit
13:30 Fionnuala Kirby
14:00 Sam Jones
14:30 Fionnuala Kirby
16:15 Abbey Bells  

Outside Abbey:
11:00 Newton Bushel Morris
12:30 Newton Bushel Morris
14:00 Black Bess Border Morris
15:00 Black Bess Border Morris

Schiller Hall:
11:00 Carrie Audit
13:00 Bow Creek
15:00 Terrie-May McNulty
16:15 Abbey Bells
18:00 Ain’t Misbehavin
19:00 Hidden Coves
20:00 Sam Jones   

Outside Abbey:
14:00 Rock Choir 
15:00 Abbey Tour with Abbot David

Schiller Hall:
11:00 Abbey bells
15:00 Somerset Red Arrows Majorettes
16:00 Somerset Red Arrows Majorettes
16:45 Rob C
 

Outside Abbey:
10:30 Elfic the Juggler 
13:00 Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Concert Band

15:00 Abbey Tour with Abbot David
15:00 Shuffle The Deck
15:30 Elfic the Juggler
16:00 Shuffle The Deck

Donation

£
Buckfast Abbey
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