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Gerrards Cross Summer Fair – Sunday 31 August

A fun-filled day of entertainment, competitions, and community spirit!

Gerrards Cross Summer Fair – Sunday 31 August, 11AM–4PM

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Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly day out at the Gerrards Cross Community Association! Our Summer Fair is packed with activities, performances, competitions, and something for all ages.

Outdoor Festival Vibes with Covered Back-Up
The event will take place outdoors across our green spaces, but we’ve got marquees and indoor areas available if the British weather doesn’t cooperate!

Entry:  £1 per person (age 12+) – All proceeds go towards community projects. Children under 12 go free.

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Live music, local youth theatre performances, a colourful floral demonstration, a talk from our local fire brigade and — of course — the beloved Dog Show!

Picnic Zone

Relax and refuel at our shaded picnic area, complete with outdoor seating. A great spot to enjoy your food while soaking up the atmosphere.

Performance Area

Zone Highlights:

Children’s Zone

Fun-filled activities for younger guests including:

  • Bouncy Castle

  • Obstacle Course

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Face Painting

  • Ice Cream Stand

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On the Main Field

  • BBQ & Food Trucks

  • Outdoor Bar

  • Ice Cream

  • Rodeo Bull

  • Adult Obstacle Course

  • Table Tennis & Crazy Golf

  • Clubs & Societies Stalls

  • Hop Growing Display

Competitions Area

Show off your skills in our creative, fun and friendly competitions for both adults and children. Prizes for winners!

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We are showcasing as many of the clubs and societies who meet and use the facilities here at the Memorial Centre as we can. We are also arranging some fun competitions for all age-groups to participate and maybe win a small prize (or two). We would like to see the children’s classes well supported – something they can think about and do during the long summer break perhaps?

Please can you bring your entries for the competitions between 3pm on Saturday 30th August and 9:30am on Sunday 31st August. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to ensure the correct entry numbers and cards are displayed (anonymously) next to your item. Judging will take place at 11am on Sunday 31st August.

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Finally – ‘It’s not the winning but the taking part that counts’ – so please just turn up and enjoy your Community Centre!

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Competitions Area

Competitions Area

Competitions Area

Competitions Area

Adults (Aged 16+)

Baking 

  • Best Fruit Loaf baked by the ‘Non-Baker’ in the Family (recipe on back page)

  • Best Jar of Jam, Curd or Chutney

  • Best Handcrafted Bread

  • Best Bakers’ Choice

    • Make 3 different bakes to exhibit your baking prowess

 

Horticulture

  • Best Potted Plant in Bloom

    • Entrant must have owned the plant for at least 1 year

 

Flowers

  • A Flower Arrangement themed around ‘Over the Rainbow’

Art

  • A Picture of a Flower (Any Medium)

  • A Picture of a Holiday Memory (Any Medium)

  • A Picture Drawn on an iPad / iPhone

 

Please note for the Art Competition: no copies, prints, or AI generated imagery will be accepted.

Children’s Competition: Under 7

Baking

  • Best 5 Round Cookies!

 

Horticulture

  • Best Animal Made Out of Vegetables!

 

Flowers

  • Brightest Bouquet of Garden Flowers!

 

Art

  • A Picture of My Home or Family!

Children’s Competition: Ages 7–11 & 12–16

Baking

  • Best 4 Decorated Cupcakes!

 

Horticulture

  • Ages 7-11 - Mini Garden in a Tray themed around ‘Harry Potter’!

  • Ages 12-16 - A Decorated Flower Pot!

 

Flowers

  • Best Flower Arrangement themed around ‘Over the Rainbow’!

Art

  • Ages 7-11 - A Picture with a Living Creature

  • Ages 12-16 - A Picture themed around ‘This Colourful World’

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Fruit Loaf Recipe
For the Best ‘Non-Baker’ in the Family Competition!

Ingredients

450g Self Raising Flour

125g Caster Sugar

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Mixed Spice

A Pinch of Salt

125g Unsalted Butter

450g Mixed Fruit and Peel

1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda

250ml Milk

 

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 150 C / 300 F

  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, mixed spice, and salt.

  • Rub in the butter until it looks like breadcrumbs, then fold in the mixed fruit.

  • Stir the bicarbonate of soda into the milk and add to the mixture. Stir until well combined.

  • Spoon the mixture into a loaf tin and bake for 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Allow to cool then turn out of the tin.

Dog Show

Categories

 

Most Stunning Small Dog

Best-Looking Big Dog

Prettiest ‘Lady’

Most Handsome ‘Tramp’

Nicest Youth (Under 1 Year Old)

Glorious Golden Oldie (7 Years +)

Coolest Trick

Dog the Judges Would Most Like to Take Home

 

 

If you would like to take part in the Dog Show, there is a symbolic £1 entry fee per dog.

Pre-registration is essential — please email us at office@gxca.org.uk with your name, your dog’s name.​

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Vendor Opportunities – Join the Summer Fair!

We are now welcoming local vendors to take part in the Gerrards Cross Summer Fair on Sunday, 31st August from 11AM to 4PM at GXCA, Gerrards Cross.

 

Whether you're a small business, artisan, or simply passionate about what you do – this is a great chance to connect with the community!

 

£30 per pitch – includes a trestle table or space for your own stand

 

Set-up from 8:00 AM

 

Limited spots available – book early to secure your place!

 

To register your interest, please contact us at: office@gxca.org.uk

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