July

July is one of the most popular months for fairs and shows as days are long and light. Rushbearing, border ridings and sporting events are all common as well as events associated with the end of the school year.


Some events take place on exactly the same date every year, regardless of which day of the week they fall upon. The following table shows events which are fixed in this way:

DayEventArticle
4Washington Independence DayArticle
4Whalton Bale/Baal FireArticle
10Northampton Battle CommemorationArticle
15St Swithins DayArticle
25Ebernoe Horn FairArticle
25St Ives John Knill CeremonyArticle

Some event dates differ from year to year in order for them to fall on a weekend or during a particular week of the year, for example the 3rd week in January. The following table shows events where dates may vary in this manner:

DateEventArticle
All MonthWell DressingArticle
Weekends often in June or JulyPride Marches and FestivalsArticle
Saturday in late June,July or AugustHernhill Three Horseshoes Wheelie Bin RaceArticle
Saturday in May, June or JulyAshbourne World Toe-Wrestling ChampionshipArticle
Sunday in June , July or AugustDevon National Sandcastle CompetitionArticle
Sunday after 29th June (may be in July)Edgmond Clipping ServiceArticle
Saturday nearest June 30th (may be in July)Galashiels Braw Lads GatheringArticle
Friday near 1stWarrington Walking DayArticle
Sunday nearest 2ndMarston Moor Battle CommemorationArticle
Early JulyBuxton Well Dressing FestivalArticle
Early to Mid Month every 5 yearsChester Mystery PlaysArticle
A Wednesday in JulyBerwick Curfew RunArticle
A Weekend in JulyUffington Scouring the White HorseArticle
A Saturday in JulyPortsmouth World Elastic Band Pinging ChampionshipArticle
A Saturday in July or AugustSussex BLMRA 12 Hour Lawnmowing RaceArticle
Weekend in July or AugustBognor International BirdmanArticle
A Saturday (depending on tides)Eyemouth Herring Queen FestivalArticle
1st Wednesday (or 2nd)Holsworthy Pretty Maids CharityArticle
1st SaturdayAmbleside RushbearingArticle
1st SaturdayAnnan Common RidingArticle
1st SaturdayGreat Musgrave RushbearingArticle
1st SaturdayPaisley Sma' Shot DayArticle
1st WeekendBodmin Heritage Day & RideArticle
1st WeekendWinchester Hat FairArticle
1st Sunday in MonthAncoats Procession of the Madonna Del RosarioArticle
1st Sunday in MonthAlport Castles Love FeastArticle
1st Sunday MonthChelsham Kelly ServiceArticle
1st Sunday in MonthOxenhope Straw RaceArticle
Friday Early in MonthHelpston John Clare Cushion CeremonyArticle
Saturday Early in monthBradwell PilgrimageArticle
Weekend Early in MonthMiddleham Richard III FestivalArticle
1st Full Week of the MonthDuns Reivers Week Summer FestivalArticle
Friday of 1st Full Week of the MonthDuns BaArticle
Sunday after 6thKilburn FeastArticle
Sunday near 7thSalisbury Rose Petal SundayArticle
Sunday nearest 12thPadley PilgrimageArticle
2nd WednesdayLondon Procession of the Worshipful Company of VintnersArticle
Friday early to mid-MonthJedburgh Jethart Callants FestivalArticle
2nd WeekendSkipton ClogfestArticle
2nd WeekendTewkesbury Medieval Festival and Battle CommemorationArticle
2nd SaturdayChertsey Black Cherry FairArticle
2nd SaturdayDunmow Flitch TrialsArticle
2nd SaturdayDurham Miners GalaArticle
2nd SaturdayFarndon Rush BearingArticle
2nd SaturdayMoulton Crow Fair & DanceArticle
2nd SaturdayWitcham World Pea Shooting ChampionshipsArticle
2nd SundayGrindon Hedgehog RollingArticle
2nd SundayPontefract Liquorice FestivalArticle
2nd SundayRingwood Pedal Car Grand PrixArticle
2nd SundayWigtown Riding of the MarchesArticle
Sunday near 15thOld Weston Hay StrewingArticle
Saturday mid-MonthGrasmere RushbearingArticle
Saturday mid-MonthNewchurch in Pendle RushbearingArticle
Saturday mid-MonthPilton Green Man DayArticle
Saturday mid-Month & week leading up to itKelso Civic WeekArticle
Saturday mid monthLondon Cart Marking CeremonyArticle
Mid MonthLondon Doggett's Coat & Badge RaceArticle
Mid MonthSt Boswells FairArticle
Friday mid to late in MonthKirkcudbright Riding of the MarchesArticle
Saturday mid to late in MonthAmpthill Aragon DayArticle
Saturday mid to late in MonthAshburton Bread Weighing & Ale TastingArticle
Thursday & Saturday mid to late in MonthTweedmouth Feast Article
Sunday mid MonthLondon Procession in Honour of Our Lady of Mount CarmelArticle
Friday & Saturday of 3rd WeekInerleithen Cleikum Ceremony & St Ronans Border GamesArticle
3rd WeekRiver Thames Swan UppingArticle
3rd SaturdayStroud Brick & Rolling Pin Throwing ContestArticle
3rd SaturdayCongham World Snail Racing ChampionshipArticle
3rd SundayTolpuddle Martyrs RallyArticle
Saturday nearest 22ndFalkirk Battle Commemoration 1298Article
Tuesday after 19thHoniton Hot Pennies DayArticle
Saturday Late in MonthBrinsley Coffin WalkArticle
Saturday Late in MonthCarnwath Red Hose RaceArticle
Saturday Late in monthOld Woodstock Mock MayorArticle
Weekend Late in MonthCaerphilly Big Cheese & Great Cheese RaceArticle
Weekend Late in MonthLittleborough Rushbearing FestivalArticle
Weekend Late in MonthShrewsbury: Battle of Shrewsbury Medieval WeekendArticle
Weekend Late in MonthWhitstable Oyster FestivalArticle
Week Late in MonthMusselburgh Festival and Riding of the MarchesArticle
4th SundayYarrow Blanket PreachingArticle
Last FridayLangholm Common RidingArticle
Last SaturdaySiddington Redesmere FeteArticle
Last SaturdayWorld Flounder Tramping ChampionshipsArticle
Last Weekend Killiecrankie Battle WeekendArticle
Last SundayLudham St Benet's BlessingArticle
Sunday in late July or early AugustSidmouth Horse TrialsArticle
Saturday before 1st Monday in AugustRipon St Wilfrids Feast & ProcessionArticle
Saturday nearest August 1stEastbourne Lammas FestivalArticle
Sunday near August 1stAvoncroft LammasArticle
1st Weekend in August & week approaching itGatehouse of Fleet Gala WeekArticle
Before 12th AugustLeigh Parish Lands Candle AuctionArticle