June 2026 date TBA
Postcode NG33 4SB
THANK YOU!
ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE 2025 Castle Bytham MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL, WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK….
Everyone who has yet again made this event the success it has been. They are
- Local Businesses
- Scouts & Marshals
- Runners & Walkers (CB5K)
- Volunteers
- Food & Beverage providers
- Stall Holders
- Street Entertainers
- Bands
- Breweries
- Young Entrepreneurs and their Mentors
- All our amazing Sponsors
- Castle Bytham Villagers who graciously give over their village for two days every year!
- Local Parish Council and County Councillor
- AquaLoos
- Everyone we have begged and borrowed from (you know who you are!)
- And of course YOU … The Public!
Without all of you, this event could not happen !
Dog Show News!
It is with regret that we have decided, for the safety of our Furry Friends, to cancel the Dog Show on Sunday. Everything else remains the same
- ALL WEEKEND:
Live Music!
Real Ale
Cider
Gin - BBQ, Homemade Veggie Food, Light Lunches, Noodles, Cream Teas and Cakes, plus lots more food options
- SATURDAY:
The Castle Bytham 5k Trail Run
Live Music Festival! featuring bands from 11.30am to 11.00pm
Avro Lancaster flypast (subject to weather and operational status) - SUNDAY:
Street Market of crafts and local produce
Live Music!
Children’s Entertainment with Dinosaurs
TombolaDog Show(cancelled due to the heat)
Duck Race
Bourne Borderers Morris Group
Pig Dyke Molly
Carl the famous Bubble Man
Spitfire & Hurricane flypast (subject to weather and operational status)
Sponsors
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 Sponsors Click Here
CB5K
The 2025 Castle Bytham 5k Trail Run is open for bookings
Click here to register
Sunday Market Stalls
Booking for stall pitches for the 2026 Midsummer Festival’s Sunday Street Market will open in January
Click here for the online booking form from January 2026
The 2025 Festival Saturday
9.00am Registration opens for the 5k Trail Run
10.00am The Castle Bytham 5k Trail Run (or walk) begins
10.30am Tea Tent and BBQ open
10.30am fairground games (swing boats, tin can alley and basketball) begin
11.00am Festival bar opens with, Gin, Real Ale and Cider
11.30am MUSIC FESTIVAL begins
12.00 noon BBQ continues and other Festival Food begins – Castle Crepes, Noodle Stall and Pizza from late afternoon until close
5.45pm Flypast of Lancaster (subject to weather and operational status)
11.00pm Festival closes
The 2025 Festival Sunday
9.00am 50+ Market Stalls open
9.00am Village Hall opens for teas and coffees
9.00am BBQ opens for bacon butties
9.30am Live Music begins
10.00am Tea Tent opens
10.00am Bouncy Slide & Fairground games
11.00am Festival Bar opens
11.00am Children’s entertainment with dinosaurs and Carl the Bubble Man
12.00 noon Festival Food – Light Lunches in the Village Hall, Village Veggie, Castle Crepes, Noodle Stall
12.00 noon Dog Show begins (cancelled due to the heat)
1.40pm Flypast of the Spitfire and the Hurricane (subject to weather and operational status)
2.00pm More dinosaur fun
3.00pm Duck Race begins
5.00pm Festival closes
Midsummer Festival Music
Saturday 2025 (Timings may vary)
Midsummer Music Festival Day!
11.30 Smuggler Jack
12.30 Mark Stevens
13.15 Les Potton
14.15 Pennyless
15.30 Hurricane Moon
17.00 Clarksdale Contract
18.30 Bad Bayou
20.00 Idle Hands
21.40 Latino Sounds
Sunday 2025
(Timings may vary)
Family Midsummer Fair Fun Day!
9.30 Lydia and Talitha Rees
9.50 Corby Glen Dance Academy
10.30 Ruth Dutton Singers
11.00 Route 66
11.30 Infrared
13.30 and 14.45 The Rutland Big Band
16.00 Dazed and Confused
Performers at the Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival arranged by Bythams Music
Midsummer Festival Food & Drink
- 26 Real Ales to choose from!
- 10 Individual Ciders
- 10 Barrels of Lager
- Gin served with all the trimmings
- Soft Drinks
- Teas & Coffees
- Top Quality Burgers
- Yummy Hot Dogs
- Home-made Veggie Food
- Crepes
- Noodles
- Saturday pizzas
- 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 Castle Bytham 5k Trail Run – open to everyone and family friendly. The Music Festival begins at 11.30am 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 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 Castle Bytham 5k Trail Run, what are the entry fees and how do I register?
Runners (and walkers) of all ages and abilities can take part in the 5k trail run, although under-11s must have parental or guardian approval. For entry fees for 2025 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 performers with dinosaurs, fairground games and performers, duck race, swingboats, bouncy slide, have-a-go archery and Carl the famous Bubble Man.
Contact Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival
For registration for The Castle Bytham 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
Please contact Richard on 07704208116
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Planning for the 2026 festival is already underway, and your feedback is incredibly important to us. Tell us, who was your standout band or performer this year? Was it the energetic vibes of Smuggler Jack, the soulful tunes of Lydia and Talitha Rees, or perhaps the dynamic beats of Hurricane Moon, or perhaps the amazing Idle Hands and what about Mark Stevens or the big beats of Rutland Big Band? 🎸🎷
🔹 Comment below with your favourite set and a little bit about why they rocked your world!
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Thank you for being part of this magical experience. We can't wait to make 2026 even better with your help! ✨
As a reminder, head to our Website to see all the band info https://midsummerfestival.co.uk/performers
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