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Scalby Fair Day 2023

Scalby Fair Day 2023

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Saturday, 17 June 2023 was a fine day, weather-wise, and as usual thousands of people gathered in the centre of Scalby to enjoy the annual Scalby Fair day.

Our grateful thanks go to the many exhibitors who took stalls and created other displays, to our entertainers who kept so many of us amused during the afternoon, and the various food and drink establishments in the village who made sure everyone was well fed and watered.

And, of course, to all our visitors, young and old, from near and far, who made such a special atmosphere during the day. Thank you, too, for contributing to our fund raising to help get us ready for a bigger and better Fair next year.

It was a grand day out!

See you next year for Scalby Fair 2024.

Please see below for a short gallery of photographs from the day due to our official photographer coming a cropper and retiring to the first aid station for treatment.

Click on any photo to enlarge full screen and view as a slide-show.

All photos on this page taken by Scalby Fair Chairman and Official Photographer, Mike Shingler (except the one below, by John Armistead).

See how the Scarborough News reported on Scalby Fair Day.

Scalby Fair Artists’ Courtyard Exhibition 2023

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On Scalby Fair Day, please visit the Scalby Artists’ Courtyard Exhibition 2023

Painters Jessica Cathcart, Speth Milnes & Judith Ellis, along with Printmaker Michael Atkin, will be staging a courtyard exhibition during Scalby Fair Day at Byways on Low Street.

You can also visit the workshop which is home to four antique printing presses from the 19th century. The oldest press dates from 1832 and the youngest from 1889.

Scalby Fair Day 2023: Saturday, 17 June

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Scalby Fair is held from 12 noon to 4.00 pm in the High Street.

Come and join us!

Over 50 Stalls:

Tombola

Magic Mike

Kevin O’Connor Irish Dancers

Julie Hatton School of Performing Arts

Bouncy Castle

Art & Craft Stalls

Artists’ Courtyard Exhibition

Fancy Dress Competition with Cash Prizes

Grand Prize Draw

Whitby Falconers

Birds of Prey & Reptile Display

Punch & Judy

Scarborough Fire Brigade

Ashkeys Growers Variety of Garden Plants

Brian’s Balloons

Flower Display

Greeting Cards Stall

Jewellery Stall

Wood Turned Items

Flower Festival (St Laurence’s Church)

and much more on the day.

And there is food and drink available:

BBQ Burgers & Hot Dogs

Yay! Coffee

Cake Stalls

Hot Waffle Stalls

Tea and coffee (and a quiet sit down!) in the Methodist Church

See a gallery of photographs of all the fun of Scalby Fair in 2022.

Scalby Fair Flower Festival 2023

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The Scalby Fair Flower Festival is open during Fair Week, as usual at St Laurence’s Church, High Street. This year’s theme is “These Sceptred Isles”, with 23 beautiful displays featuring aspects of the British Isles.

Opening times are as follows:

Preview Evening, Friday, 16 June 2023: 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
(tickets £3 available at the door include a glass of wine and nibbles, with music by Mr Chris Wright, Church Organist)

Scalby Fair Day, Saturday, 17 June 2023: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Sunday, 18 June 2023: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Monday, 19 June 2023: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

Everyone is warmly invited to the Church service at 10.30 am on Sunday, 18 June for worship amongst the beautiful flower display.

Please see the wonderful display during Scalby Fair in 2022, here (explore our Archive for previous year’s displays).

Scalby Methodist Church open on Scalby Fair Day

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Scalby Methodist Church, North Street, Scalby
150th Anniversary (1873-2023)

2023 marks the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Methodist Chapel in North Street, Scalby. 

The Chapel will be open during the afternoon of Scalby Fair day from 12 noon to 4pm.  Do come along to visit the Chapel – we have a display of church history and events.  It may be that, if you’ve been involved with any of the Chapel activities over the years, you could be captured in one of our many photographs.  There will be tea and coffee on offer.  

It may be that in the midst of the busyness of the day you might be seeking the opportunity for a quiet place – you can find that in the Chapel.  

It would be good to see you.

We have several events planned during the coming months – see the Chapel notice board or keep an eye on the Village News Section of the Scarborough News!

Photo credit: Nigel Sheppard