18 & 19 June 2022
Postcode NG33 4SB
- All weekend:
Live Music!
Real Ale & Gin Bars
BBQ, Home-made Veggie Food, Light Lunches and Cream Teas - Saturday:
The Chase 5k Trail Run
Village and Wildlife Walks
Garage Sales - Sunday:
Street Market of crafts and local produce
Children’s Entertainment
Dog Show
Have-a-Go Archery with the Bowmen of Rutland
Duck Race
Stalls can be booked for the midsummer fair’s Sunday Street Market by clicking here – or see our FAQs.
Places in The Chase 5k run can be booked by clicking here – or see our FAQs for more entry details
Midsummer Festival Saturday
9.00am Registration opens for The Chase 5k
10.00am The Chase 5k fun trail run begins
10.00am Open Village Garage Sales
10.00am Historic Village Walk
11.00am Wildlife Walk
11.00am MUSIC FESTIVAL begins
11.00am Real Ale & Gin Bars
12.00pm BBQ & other midsummer fair food
2.36pm Fly past of the Avro Lancaster from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
11.00pm Festival close
Midsummer Festival Sunday
9.00am Market Stalls
10.00am Real Ale & Gin Bars
11.00am Fun & Games from Bill Brookman’s Entertainment Company
11.00am Have-a-Go Archery with the Bowmen of Rutland
12.00pm BBQ & other midsummer fair food
12.00pm Dog Show
1.00pm Live Music begins
2.00pm More Fun & Games and Bouncy Slide
2.27pm Fly past of the Hawker Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
3.00pm Duck Race
5.30pm Festival close
Midsummer Festival Music
Saturday
Midsummer Music Festival Day!
Mark Stevens
The Loungers
Richard Durrant
Dancing Wu-Li Masters
Smokestack Blues Band
Idle Hands
Uninvited Guests
Groove Cartell
Sunday
Family Midsummer Fair Fun Day!
Corby Glen Dance Academy
Ruth Dutton
Stringles
Chloe Lorentzen
Figure of Eight
The Undefined
Performers at the Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival arranged by Bythams Music
Midsummer Festival Food & Drink
- 24 Real Ales to choose from!
- 8-10 Individual Ciders
- 10 Barrels of Lager
- 6-8 Different Designer Gins served with all the trimmings
- Soft Drinks
- Teas & Coffees
- Top Quality Burgers
- Yummy Hot Dogs
- Home-made Veggie Food
- Light Lunches
- Cream Teas
- 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 – 07808 398800.
A disabled toilet is available in the Village Hall. Toilets on the events field are standard portable units so may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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 07808 398800 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 events around the village begin at the same time. The Music Festival begins at 11.00am and goes on until 11.00pm.
Sunday all events start at 9.00am and close at 5.30pm.
Can I book a pitch for my stall at the Sunday Market?
Yes. A single 3×3 pitch costs £45. Double pitches are £90.
Payment must be made at the time of booking to secure the position.
Click here, email cbmidsummerfestival@gmail.com or call 07808 398800 for a booking form.
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. Entry fees for adults are £8 before June 4 and £10 thereafter and on the day. Under 18s £5, under 11s free. 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 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 games and a bouncy slide.
Sunday will feature Bill Brookman’s Entertainment Company with stilt walkers, fair ground performers, face painting, duck race, games and bouncy slide.
On Sunday there will also be have-a-go archery for older children courtesy of the Bowmen of Rutland.
Contact Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival
Registration for The Chase 5k trail run: Click here
For market stall bookings: click here, call 07808 398800 or email cbmidsummerfestival@gmail.com
