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.
Food Festival
A haven for foodies from far and wide featuring stalls overflowing with fresh produce, demonstrations from renowned chefs, beer tasting and cookery workshops. Inspired by the abundance of quality food produced in Thame and the surrounding area, Thame Food Festival is perfect for food lovers!
When?
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September 2021.
Photo credit: Thame Food Festival
Arts and Literature Festival
Workshops and events taking place across the town to celebrate the arts in all their forms, including a town-wide Art Crawl. Some Festival 21 events will have a live audience but you can experience all of Thame Arts & Literature Festival online with DigiTAL.
When?
Wednesday 13th – Sunday 17th October 2021
Photo credit: Thame Arts and Literature Festival
Country Fair
Thame Country Fair takes place at Thame Showground with three arenas ranging from display teams, country sports and attractions all day long.
When?
2022 date to be confirmed.
Photo credit: Living Heritage Country Shows
Music in the Park
Thame’s very own music festival featuring a fantastic line-up, great food and family entertainment all in the grounds of Elms Park.
When?
Cancelled for 2021 due to Covid-19.
Sunday 1st May 2022
Christmas Lights Switch-On
More information to follow soon regarding our plans to celebrate Christmas in Thame this year.
When?
Friday 3rd December 2021 (subject to Covid-19 guidance).
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Fun Fair
Don’t miss the annual fun fair which transforms Thame’s High Street for three days in September always starting on the third Thursday, followed by the smaller Charter Fair in October, into a mini theme park with rides, bumper cars and candyfloss.
When?
September Fair – Thursday 16th – Saturday 18th September 2021
October Charter Fair – Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October 2021
Carnival
Be a part of lining the streets to watch the themed procession of floats followed by the fete on Southern Road Recreation Ground. Fun for all the family and free entry!
When?
Cancelled for 2021 due to Covid-19.
June 2022.
Photo credit: Sonja Francis
Thame Town Music Festival
This brilliant event celebrates live, multi-genre music across multiple venues in the centre of Thame. Free entry to the main festival.
When?
Cancelled for 2021 due to Covid-19.
Saturday 9th July 2022