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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
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.
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:
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Bouncy Castle
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Obstacle Course
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Arts & Crafts
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Face Painting
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Ice Cream Stand
On the Main Field
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BBQ & Food Trucks
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Outdoor Bar
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Ice Cream
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Rodeo Bull
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Adult Obstacle Course
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Table Tennis & Crazy Golf
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Clubs & Societies Stalls
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Hop Growing Display
Competitions Area
Show off your skills in our creative, fun and friendly competitions for both adults and children. Prizes for winners!
Competitions Area
Competitions Area
Competitions Area
Competitions Area
Adults (Aged 16+)
Baking
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Best Fruit Loaf baked by the ‘Non-Baker’ in the Family (recipe on back page)
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Best Jar of Jam, Curd or Chutney
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Best Handcrafted Bread
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Best Bakers’ Choice
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Make 3 different bakes to exhibit your baking prowess
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Horticulture
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Best Potted Plant in Bloom
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Entrant must have owned the plant for at least 1 year
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Flowers
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A Flower Arrangement themed around ‘Over the Rainbow’
Art
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A Picture of a Flower (Any Medium)
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A Picture of a Holiday Memory (Any Medium)
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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
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Best 5 Round Cookies!
Horticulture
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Best Animal Made Out of Vegetables!
Flowers
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Brightest Bouquet of Garden Flowers!
Art
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A Picture of My Home or Family!
Children’s Competition: Ages 7–11 & 12–16
Baking
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Best 4 Decorated Cupcakes!
Horticulture
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Ages 7-11 - Mini Garden in a Tray themed around ‘Harry Potter’!
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Ages 12-16 - A Decorated Flower Pot!
Flowers
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Best Flower Arrangement themed around ‘Over the Rainbow’!
Art
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Ages 7-11 - A Picture with a Living Creature
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Ages 12-16 - A Picture themed around ‘This Colourful World’
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
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Preheat the oven to 150 C / 300 F
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In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, mixed spice, and salt.
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Rub in the butter until it looks like breadcrumbs, then fold in the mixed fruit.
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Stir the bicarbonate of soda into the milk and add to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
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Spoon the mixture into a loaf tin and bake for 1 hour 45 minutes.
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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.
