Festivals and Events
Each year Thame plays host to a varied selection of community events and celebrations, from fun-filled festivals to traditional market days – there is always something going on. As well as these annual events, all other community events are listed on our website events calendar.
Spring Market
Friday 24th – Sunday 26th March 2023
A vibrant display of food and drink, produce and goods on sale in this 3-day market around Thame Town Hall.
Thame Country Fair
Sunday 9th April & Monday 10th April 2023
This event is Oxfordshire’s leading Country Show offering all the best in countryside activities & entertainment, and an unbeatable family day out.
Music in the Park
Sunday 30th April 2023
Thame’s longest running music festival, offering a fantastic line-up of live music across 3 stages featuring everything from country to dance music, bands to acoustic solo acts. Held in Elms Park it is a fabulous family event, with great food and kids activities.
Local Elections
Thursday 4th May 2023
Remember to vote! In Thame there are elections for Thame Town Council and South Oxfordshire District Council.
Coronation of King Charles III
Saturday 6th May 2023
Details to be confirmed.
Taste of Thame
Saturday 27th May 2023
Celebrating town centre food businesses and local producers. With opportunities to discover and taste some incredible food and drink, take part in food related workshops and meet local artisan food and drink producers.
Thame Carnival
Saturday 17th June 2023
The town centre streets will be lined with people watching the procession of floats that travel from Elms Park to Southern Road Recreation Ground, culminating in a traditional summer fete.
Duck Race
Sunday 18th June 2023
Captain Ducky and his pirate crew will take to the water in their not-so-seaworthy boats, to accompany the 2,000 ducks that take part in this annual extravaganza that starts from the bridge on the Old Long Crendon Road.
CPM Thame 10k
Sunday 25th June 2023
Whether you are a club runner looking to improve your PB or a fun runner, this is one for you. This circular race navigates playing fields, Thame’s historic town centre and the traffic-free Phoenix Trail.
Town Awards
Thursday 20th July 2023
Set up to recognise, thank and celebrate people all around Thame who help their neighbours, support local groups or go out of their way for others in their community. Nominations will open in Spring.
Market Community Fun Day
Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Each year the Charter Market hosts a day of fun activities for kids and adults alike, and the opportunity to find out more about charities and organisations that serve Thame.
Towersey Fringe
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th August 2023
Comedy, fantastic bands, delicious food, a well-stocked bar, entertainment for the children, and a retail village.
September Street Fair
Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd September 2023
Don’t miss this spectacular annual fun fair! Thame’s High Street is transformed into a mini theme park with everything from massive fairground theme park-like rides to halls of mirrors and hook a duck stalls.
Thame Food Festival
30th September – 1st October 2023
Held at Thame Showground, this festival features over 120 artisan food producers and stalls alongside demonstrations from many leading chefs and bakers plus masterclasses, workshops, children’s activities, a fun dog show and live music – there’s something to appeal to the whole family.
French Market
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th October 2023
Stall holders travel to Thame from France selling a range of local crafts, hot food, soaps, and more.
October Charter Fair
Friday 13th & Saturday 14th October 2023
A smaller fair than the one held in September, taking over just the Upper High Street car park with rides, bumper cars and candy floss.
Thame Art Crawl
Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st October 2023
A pop-up art exhibition in the windows of Thame town centre businesses, with an exciting display of artistic talent from professional to up-and-coming artists.
Autumn Market
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th October 2023
A vibrant display of food and drink, produce and goods on sale in this 3-day market around Thame Town Hall.
Thame Fireworks Display
Saturday 4th November 2023
An impressive annual community fireworks display, raising funds for the PTFAs of the three local Thame primary schools.
Service of Remembrance
Sunday 12th November 2023
Thame’s Service of Remembrance starts from Thame Town Hall and then parades to the Memorial Gardens for a short service.
Thame Charities Fair
Saturday 18th November 2023
Promoting and showcasing Thame’s charities.
Thame COP28
Thursday 30th November – Tuesday 12th December 2023
Thame COP is a local version of the global COP climate summit. Thame COP researchers are out and about inviting organisations to share their perspective on the environmental crisis and make commitments to reduce emissions and increase biodiversity on their patch.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Friday 1st December 2023
Christmas in Thame begins with the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights.
AgriSocial’s Charity Tractor Run
Sunday 17th December 2023
An annual event that features hundreds of agricultural vehicles driving through Thame to raise funds for charity.
Carols Around the Tree
Sunday 24th December 2023
Sing your socks off around the Christmas tree outside the Town Hall, whilst enjoying mulled wine and mince pies.