Ovingham Goose Fair

Welcome to the official website of one of England's most famous village fairs

The Goose Fair is held on the 3rd Saturday of June each year in Ovingham, Northumberland

It's back again in 2026!

This year's fair is on

Saturday

20th June

2026

12 noon - 4.30pm

This year we have another amazing line up of musicians & other acts including legendary singer/songwriter, Martin Stephenson, the excellent (and very unique) Tim Dalling, enchanting folk trio, The Engineers, The wonderful Uplifted Women's Choir plus all round funsters, Jason, the Juggling Jester and BubblePlay.

Plus pipers from the Northumbrian Pipers' Society, Newcastle Kingsmen & Clog, Hexham Brass, Ovingham First School Energize Dancers, Ovingham Drama Group, Wylam Brownies Maypole Dancing and a special slot to celebrate Ovingham Middle School's 50th Anniversary.

Ovingham Goose Fair is organised by the OVINGHAM READING ROOM committee