21st and 22nd June 2025
Postcode NG33 4SB
- ALL WEEKEND:
Live Music!
Real Ale
Cider
Gin Bar
BBQ, Home-made Veggie Food, Light Lunches, Cream Teas and Cakes - SATURDAY:
The Chase 5k Trail Run
Live Music Festival featuring 10 excellent performances - SUNDAY:
Street Market of crafts and local produce
Live Music!
Children’s Entertainment
Tombola
Dog Show
Duck Race
Vehicle Display
Bourne Borderers Morris Group
Pig Dyke Molly
Carl the famous Bubble Man from Car Fest
The Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival is organised and run by volunteers and all proceeds go to local community groups – St James’ Church, Castle Bytham Village Hall, The Bythams Community Shop and other local causes.
The Committee’s grateful thanks go to the many organisations and individuals who sponsor our event.
For a full list of our 2024 sponsors please click HERE.
The 2024 Chase 5k run was a record-breaker!
Click here for the results
Stalls booking for the 2025 Midsummer Festival’s Sunday Street Market is now open. Click here for the online booking form
The 2024 Festival Saturday
9.00am Registration opens for The Chase 5k
10.00am The Chase 5k fun trail run (or walk) begins
10.00am Fairground games (swing boats, tin can alley and basketball) open
10.30am Real Ale and Cider & Gin Bars
10.30am MUSIC FESTIVAL begins
12.00pm Bythams BBQ, Village Veggie, Castle Crepes, Noodle Stall & CB Shop Tea Tent plus ice creams and more!
11.00pm Festival closes
The 2024 Festival Sunday
9.00am 50+ Market Stalls open
9.00am Village Hall Cafe opens
9.30am Youth Music and Dance
10.00am Real Ale and Cider & Gin Bars
10.00am Bouncy Slide & Fairground games
10.00am Live Music begins
11.00am Fun & Games from Bill Brookman’s Entertainment Company, morris dancing, bubbles!
11.00am Dog Show Registration opens
12.00pm Festival food (choice as Saturday)
12.00pm Dog Show begins
3.00pm Duck Race begins
5.00pm Festival closes
Midsummer Festival Music
Saturday 2024 line-up
Midsummer Music Festival Day!
10.30am Chloe Lorentzen
11.15am Smuggler Jack
12.15pm Mark Stevens
1.15pm The Carters
2.15pm Bianca and the Top Cats
3.30pm The Gutter Merchants
5.00pm Figure of Eight
6.30pm Shred Zeppelin
8.00pm Whatever It Takes
9.40pm Groove Cartell
Sunday 2024 line-up
Family Midsummer Fair Fun Day!
9.30am Talitha and Lydia Rees
9.50am Corby Glen Dance Academy
10.30am The Ruth Dutton Singers
11.00am Lucy & Arthur
11.45am Soul Intention
1.15pm & 2.30pm The Rutland Big Band
4.00pm Dazed and Confused
Performers at the Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival arranged by Bythams Music
Midsummer Festival Food & Drink
- 19 Real Ales to choose from!
- 10 Individual Ciders
- 10 Barrels of Lager
- Gins served with all the trimmings
- Soft Drinks
- Teas & Coffees
- Top Quality Burgers
- Yummy Hot Dogs
- Home-made Veggie Food
- Crepes
- Noodles
- Light Lunches
- Home-made cakes
- Ice Cream
FAQs
How do you get to the Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival?
This fair takes place in the village of Castle Bytham in southern Lincolnshire, between Stamford and Grantham and close to the A1 turn off to South Witham and Stretton. Set your sat nav to NG33 4SB. Parking is signposted in the village.
How accessible is the Festival?
Wheelchair access to the midsummer fair is restricted to the village streets. The events field is grass but a motorised mobility vehicle should be able to navigate the main area.
For disabled parking please telephone in advance for information – 01780 410380.
A disabled toilet is available in the Village Hall. Toilets on the events field are portable units with one disabled unit available – please inquire at the Information Point, the beer tent or the food stands.
Will I have to pay to get in?
No. Parking and entry to the Festival on both days is free.
Can I camp overnight at the midsummer fair?
To enquire please telephone 01780 410380 well in advance.
What are the opening times of the Festival?
On Saturday the fair starts at 10.00am with the 5k fun run known as The Chase. The Music Festival begins at 10.30am and goes on until 11.00pm.
Sunday all events start at 9.00am and close at 5.00pm.
Can I book a pitch for my stall at the Sunday Market?
Yes. Prices for single 3×3 pitches and double pitches are £45 (Early Bird rate before March 30) £50 (after March 30). Double and triple pitches are double and triple the stated rates.
Payment must be made at the time of booking to secure the position.
Booking is now open. Click here, email admin@midsummerfestival.co.uk or call 01780 410380 for an online booking form. For Terms and Conditions for booking a stall click here
Who can take part in The Chase 5k trail run, what are the entry fees and how do I register?
Runners of all ages and abilities can take part in The Chase, although under-11s must have parental or guardian approval. For entry fees for 2024 and a booking form click here. Register on the day from 9.00am or click here for the advance registration form.
What kind of music will be played?
The Saturday Music Festival features local bands and solo performers ranging from ballads to blues, jazz fusion, rock, funk and prog rock.
The Sunday live music for the midsummer fair usually features a children’s dance academy performance, easy listening and covers bands.
What will there be for children at the Midsummer Festival in Castle Bytham?
Saturday’s festival fun will be children’s fairground games and swingboats.
Sunday will feature fairground games and performers, duck race, swingboats, bouncy slide, have-a-go archery and Carl the famous Bubble Man from Car Fest.
Contact Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival
For registration for The Chase 5k trail run: Click here
Market stall bookings for 2025 are now open. Click here for a booking form, call 01780 410380 or email admin@midsummerfestival.co.uk for further information
We have started the preparations for 2025
The dates for the 2025 Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival have been announced.
So ensure you save the weekend as we want to see you all back again for another fun-filled weekend on the 21st and 22nd of June 2025
Registration is open for both the 5K Race and to register your interest or to book a stall by visiting the webpage,
or you can contact 01780 410380 or email admin@midsummerfestival.co.uk for further information
The Committee loves putting this event on for you all so let's get chatting in the comments - and let us know if you will be coming
All welcome - it’s going to be another good one for our community!
Hosted by Fox & Hounds, Castle Bytham NG33 4RZ
Saturday 31st August 3pm till late
