Events in Uppingham

There are a number of events that take place annually in Uppingham which require full or partial road closures. Our local, busy events are a great opportunity for local business to share their brand, talk to customers and try out new products! These activities are organised by local community groups or third parties as follows:

• The Annual Lent Fair: The annual fair will be back to Uppingham on 11th 16th March to provide the spills and thrills of the funfair. This traditional event, which is protected by Royal Charter which goes back to the 1600's, is organised and run by Holland Amusements for over 100 years! Parking in Gainsborough Road and Seaton Road. If you are a parent and your child will be going to the Fair either accompanied or unaccompanied you might like to read this advice from the Health & Safety Executive
• The Stilton Cheese Classic Car Originally, the run retraced the route which, was mainly along the quiet country lanes taken to deliver cheeses from Quenby Hall at Hungarton in Leicestershire where it was produced, to the Bell Inn at Stilton in Cambridgeshire from where it gets its name. The original route of 39 miles some 300 years ago, was by horse drawn carriage. These days Uppingham hosts the start at both the High Street and Market Square where Classic Cars are parked. The vehicle owners usually converge at The Falcon Hotel on the morning of the event and, at lunchtime head off from Uppingham towards Harringworth and the spectacular viaduct. Parking in Gainsborough Road and Seaton Road. This fabulous event, which is organised by Uppingham First, will take place on 21st April 2024. The meeting point is at The Falcon Hotel.
• Uppingham Feast Day This event Join us in the renowned Market Square and High Street East of Uppingham for the annual Food and Fun festival, slated for Sunday, 23rd June 2024. This eagerly anticipated event promises an array of familiar delights alongside exciting new stalls and products to tantalize your senses. The Market Place will be abuzz with live and acoustic music stages from mid-day until 10pm, featuring a diverse program of entertainment to captivate attendees throughout the day. From jazz to pop, soul to rock, funk to folk, there's something to cater to every musical palate. Admission to this vibrant event is entirely complimentary! Immerse yourself in the delightful ambiance of this cherished festival. Convenient parking is available at Gainsborough Road, Seaton Road and various laybys within the town. For those interested in participating, performing, or contributing, please direct your inquiries to uppinghamfeast@gmail.com. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of food, fun, and community spirit!"

• The Uppingham Christmas Fatstock Show: is staged annually in November and this year it will be take place on Wednesday, 27th November 2024. The organising committee of the Fatstock Show is drawn from the local farming community.
• Christmas in Uppingham is our late night shopping evening with a plethora of entertainment. The event is organised by a Community Interest company through tireless volunteers and well wishers. The event will be held on Thursday, 5th December 2024. We hope to see you all there!
  

For more information on our town based events take a look at LOVE UPPINGHAM

For dates of key events scheduled throughout the year,

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR KEY EVENTS PAGE

If you want to like to organise an event in our historic town in one of the Town Council's open spaces or in the Market Place - please contact the Town Clerk in the first instance for information relating to procedures and any associated costs. Contact the Clerk's office via email townclerk@uppinghamtowncouncil.co.uk or telephone 01572 822681.

Please refer to the next page for an Event Plan document.