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Thatcham Family Fun Day
June 30 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FreeThatcham Family Fun Day 2024, we had an amazing day and are looking forward to Thatcham Family Fun day 2025 on Sunday 29th June. Here’s what happened in 2024…
We can’t wait to bring you Thatcham Family Fun Day 2024 on Sunday June 30th 2024, 11am till 4pm at Henwick Worthy Sports Ground!
Thatcham Town Council’s flagship event, Thatcham Family Fun Day, returns to Henwick Worthy Sports Field for the 24th year and is set to be bigger and better than ever! Over 10,000 people joined us in 2023, and with lots of old favourites returning, including the classic funfair, and lots of new stalls, food and entertainment to discover, the Family Fun Day will continue to be what many consider to be Thatcham’s best free entry day out of the year!
CHILDRENS’ AREAS
There will be a wide range of activities including the fun fair, zorbing, an inflatable assault course and a fabulously fun Land Train, circus skills with Juggling Jake, and Punch & Judy.
STREET THEATRE
Prepare to be dazzled by some of the best street entertainment around. You will be in awe of our (almost) real-life dinosaur roaming around the field, and catch The Library at the Edge of the World – an interactive play aimed at younger children about the importance of stories and libraries.
RPM Bike Display are another new attraction for this year, featuring bike stunt displays – a must-see attraction!
THE DOG SHOW
Sponsored by Picture It Framed
Prepare your poodles and ready your retrievers, the Family Fun Day Dog Show returns this year with every dog welcome to enter! This year’s categories include: • Cutest Puppy (under 2yrs) • Adorable Adult (2-9 yrs) • Super Senior (10+ yrs) • Best Rescue • Best Dressed – and not forgetting the Best in Show award! Registration will be from 11am on the day, and will be £1 per category to enter. Weather permitting.
FOOD AND DRINK
There will be a wide range of food and drink available this year highlights include Thatcham’s very own Cook and Butcher and Moon and Stars alongside cuisines from around the world. And for the grown-ups Delphic Brewing Company and Gee Gee Gin will be on hand to wet your whistles whilst you watch the excellent music on the main stage!
VEGAN STREET MARKET
We are delighted to welcome Vegan Street Market with a wide selection of eco-friendly and sustainable products. Browse the stalls and taste the scrumptious food on offer – all totally sustainable!
RAINBOW ZONE
We are working with Newbury Pride to deliver Thatcham’s first Pride Parade to finish the Fun Day! Leading up to the parade will be flag and hat making and drumming workshops for everyone to get involved! Featuring Beatroots Bateria Samba Band.
ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW
The ever-popular classic car show, delivered by the Rotary Club, will be bigger than ever with an anticipated 150 classic and vintage cars, motorbikes and other vehicles on display. Take the new Land Train rom the Car Show to the Kids Zone and Petting Farm.
DANCE ZONE AND MUSIC STAGE
Sponsored by Newbury Building Society and Image Box Design
The Dance Zone and Music Stage return with lots of musicians including tribute band ‘The Lost Keys’ who will be playing some classic sing-along pop and rock tracks at 12.30pm. Talented youngster DJ Hypester will close the stage from 3.30pm with some dance tracks. Kennet Radio will compere the Dance Zone which will feature music styles from many dance schools in the region. Includes Street, Asian, Fitness and Contemporary . Some sessions will feature a chance to try out a class.