- a day of tradition, good food and great fun -
Corby Glen's 784th Sheep Fair
Music
Music
Sunday 9th October 2022
10:00 to 4:00pm
You are a part of Corby Sheep Fair, which is believed to be the oldest Sheep Fair in the country (dating back to a Charter granted by Henry III on 26th February 1238). The Charter stated:
"Grant to Hamo Pecche and his heirs of a weekly market on Thursday at his Manor of Coreby and of a yearly fair there on the Vigil, the Feast and the Morrow of the Feast of the Assumption. "
In 1863, George Bird wrote of “the largest shew of sheep, beasts and horses that has ever been seen on the ground before.” In 1876, there were 12,000 sheep at the Fair.
Corby Fair is, and always has been, more than the sale of livestock. Traditionally there was a pleasure fair with traditional booths, sideshows, gingerbread stalls, shooting galleries and boxing booths.
We in the Committee hope you enjoy your day and being a part of this ancient tradition.
You can see some photos from the 777th Event below. Or click on the Sheep Fair Past tab at the bottom of the page to have a look at some classic moments from previous years.
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What Is Going On
Village Festival
Sunday 9th October, 10am-4pm
Schedule of Main Stage events:
Once details have been confirmed they will be updated here
Sheep Auction
We will once again be holding 2 auctions with thanks to Melton Mowbray Market
Monday 5th September - Corby Glen Early Sale of Breeding Sheep & Store Lambs
Monday 10th October - Corby Glen 784th Annual Sheep Fair Sale of Breeding Sheep & Store Lambs
Thank You
The Sheep Fair Committee would like to say a big Thank You to all Stall Holders, Assistants, Performers and Visitors who have helped to make this another successful Sheep Fair.
If there is anything that you would like to see at future events then please get in contact with us using the form below.
We are only a small team and are always open to suggestions to how things can be improved, so please contact us.
Alternatively, if you would like to join the Sheep Fair committee then please get in contact with us.
