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 13 – Sunday 17 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?
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July 2021
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 1 May 2022
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Ring in the festive season to Thame at the popular Christmas Lights Switch-On! Join us for an evening of festive entertainment, a Santa’s Grotto, lantern parade, gift stalls, refreshments, carol singing and much more.
When?
Friday 3 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 – third Thursday in September for 3 days
October Charter Fair – 2021 date TBC
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 9 July 2022