The Ditchling Fair Procession is an absolute highlight of fair day.

The Village Green, and the surrounding stalls lie at the very heart of Ditchling Fair as the afternoon festivities kick off.

You simply never know what you will find, but you can be sure to have hours of entertainment as you wander through the stalls and marvel at the creativity and dedication of the various organisations and activities on display. Over the years we usually have local interest groups explaining what they do and how you can get involved, arts & crafts locally made, an opportunity to rummage through book and clothe stalls, handmade goods, charities, cakes and delicious dainties for sale…the list goes on.

Truth is we never quite know who is going to bid for a stall; all we do know is that we have more people wanting to rake a slot in order to meet the lovely folk of Ditchling than we have stalls available! So if you would like to book a stall and get involved please do get in touch. There are only a few places left, and they are filling up fast so get in touch today.

The Tug of War returns for this year’s Fair. Get together a team of eight and join in the fun. To join please make yourself and your team name known to the Tug of War organiser on the day.

Medals and trophy for the winning team will be awarded. Get your team together early as we only have time for 8 teams. Winners are decided by knock-out stages, but every team qualifies for the quarter finals!

So start making a team up now and come and join in the fun as the whole village will be screaming out for one side or another! A team can be made up from anywhere – it can be your local parent toddler group, beer buddies, cycle group, cricket team…literally find eight willing participants and you’re all set.

Details of how to join will be in the official programme available in early June; but with only room for eight teams in all be sure to be ready, buy the programme and get your bid in promptly to avoid disappointment.

Once again our four legged friends will take centre stage during the Fair Dog Show on the Village Green. Bring your dogs along and enjoy the fun.

This year we have three classes: Best fancy dress reflecting the Fair theme – Joy & Jubilation, the dog with the Waggiest Tail and Musical bales.

Details on how to enter and what time will be available in the programme (published early June).  It’s going to be WOOFTASTIC !

Are you in with the In-Crowd?

The big money quiz game that’s easy to enter and fun
to play in the arena on the Green.

Are you In with the In Crowd? is the general knowledge quiz game for everyone, and it couldn’t be simpler. There’s nothing to write down or shout out: you just join the crowd in the arena and listen.

Each question has two possible answers, and the crowd splits into two parts: if you’re in the part that has the right answer, then you’re In with the In Crowd, and you stay in the arena. We keep asking questions until there’s a winner – it’s that easy!

Did we mention the money? 75% of the ticket money goes to charity, and 25% goers to the winner.

In the last three fairs, we’ve sold out at 400 tickets, and we’re aiming to do the same again this year. If we succeed, the prize will be £200!

Make sure you’re not left out. There will be ticket sellers on the High Street and the Green throughout the day – and remember, the more people taking part, the bigger the prize, so get everyone you know to join in – form a team if you like – but remember you’ve got be in it to win it!