ANDOVER SHILLING FAIR

On 11 August 2019, Andover High Street will come to life at the Andover Shilling Fair – an unmissable free day out celebrating the town’s Georgian heritage.
 
Andover’s stunning Georgian streets will light up with a programme bursting with colourful street performers, Regency costumed dancers, vintage entertainment, a food, drink and craft market, traditional fairground attractions, local musicians, donkey rides and fun hands-on family craft activities.

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Andover High Street, Sunday 11 August 2019, 10am to 4pm. Free. 

Please scroll down the page for the full programme of what's on at

Andover Shilling Fair... 

Horse Drawn Rides

Take an unforgettable ride in a majestic horse drawn wagon through Andover's historic streets. 

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£3 charge applies for a 20 minute (approx.) ride.

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Head to the Time Ring for a full programme of  acoustic live music throughout the day. Why not join in with a sing-along OR A DANCE? 

10.15am

Kai Choi, local violinist

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11am

Sarum Morris and Southern Lights Dancers

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11.30pm

Duke of Wellington's Dancers

12noon 

Romsey Ukelele Group

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12.50pm

Duke of Wellington's Dancers

1.25pm

Sarum Morris and Southern Lights Dancers

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2pm

Duke of Wellington's Dancers

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2.45pm

The Loft Singers​

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3.15pm

Sarum Morris and Southern Lights Dancers

HEAD TO THE FRONT OF THE GUILDHALL TO SEE OUR BUSKERS IN ACTION THROUGHOUT THE DAY...

Charlie Kimber - one man band​

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Pair of Horns

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Kai Choi, violinist

Don’t miss our AMAZING local artisan food, drink and craft market along beautiful Andover High Street... 

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Amaletta's Emporium

Andover Heritage Tours
 

Andover Museum 
 

Balloon Fantastia
 

Beau Oui
 

Dog's Trust
 

DooLittle Dumplings
 

Enchanted Parties face painting
 

Flo and Frankie's Fudge
 

Glastonbury Cheese
 

Goofy Goat Gifts

Gorilla Spirits
 

Grounded Coffee
 

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
 

Ice Cream Republic
 

Jacqui's Homemade Sweets 
 

Jerk Spice
 

Julissimo Jewellery
 

McCarthy's Country Store
 

MKS Foods
 

Olives & Things
 

Pumblechook's Beads & Jewellery

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Purbeck Ice Cream
 

Rosie's Relish & Pickle
 

Sam Silverwear
 

Sara Jane's Holistics
 

The Bug Store
 

The Donut Man
 

The Spotted Dog
 

The Trafalgar Way
 

Whinwhistle Nursery and Cutting

Garden
 

Winchester Distillery 
 

Woodland Trust

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The picturesque market town of Andover, in the Test Valley, with its attractive high street and narrow walk ways, dates back to Saxon times. Most of the town's buildings are from the 18th century when it was an important stop over destination for coaches on their way to London, Southampton and Oxford.

The Town Mills, next to the River Anton, heralds the start of the town trails. The Andover Time Ring features key historical events from the town's past along the high street, marked by 10 mosaic panels. There are also two poetry trails one along the high street and one meandering along the River Anton, where you will find poems set in stone, metal plaques and etched glass.

For more on the rich history of the area visit the Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age in the town centre, or the Museum of Army Flying in nearby Middle Wallop.

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In contrast The Lights is a contemporary arts and entertainment venue offering comedy nights, dance, theatre and music. The town hosts a series of free live events each year including Andover Live and Andover Carnival. There is also a busy traditional street market every Thursday and Saturday in the High Street.

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To learn more about the Test Valley, visit the Council's website by clicking here. 

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This is your chance to dress up like Jane Austen and Mr Darcy! We’re looking for volunteers who can really enter into the spirit of the day and of course, we can cover the cost of your costume hire.

We’re inviting volunteers to get involved with the following activities:

• Directing stallholder vehicles onto the site between 7-10am. (Costumed or non-costumed)
   

• Directing stallholders from the site between 4.30-6pm. (Costumed or non-costumed)
   

• Lots of other people who are dressed up and interacting with the crowd throughout the day. We will of course ask you to keep an eye on the High Street, checking that the audience and stallholders are happy and safe and reporting any concerns to the event manager. 10am-4pm (Costumed)

If you need a costume, you’ll have to be able to visit Hampshire Wardrobe for a fitting in Winchester on a weekday before 6pm.

If you’d like to take part, we’d love to hear from you! Please email jenny@fuseprojects.co.uk and let us know what you’d like to do. 

Andover Shilling Fair is an exciting  new event, spearheaded by Barbara Long and managed by local events company Fuse Projects Ltd with the support of local organisations. 

For more information, please click on the logos.

About the Organisers

Contact Us

Please send all Shilling Fair enquiries to: jenny@fuseprojects.co.uk. 

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If you are interested in booking a stall at the fair, please visit:

www.fuseprojects.co.uk/upcomingevents. 

We would like to give a huge thank you to all of our Shilling Fair volunteers, their friends and family. Thank you! 

About our Sponsors & Supporters

We are delighted to be generously supported by grants from Test Valley Borough Council and Andover Town Council, together with support from The Lights.