| Where: | Nottingham at the Forest Recreation Ground |
| When: | Early October for 10 days from Friday to Sunday(formerly only 5 days from Wednesday to Sunday) |
| Time: | Wednesday from 5.30 - 11pm, other Weekdays 11am-11pm, Sunday 1pm-9pm |
Geese may be in short supply at the Nottingham Goose Fair, but it’s still going strong after 700 years. It was so called because this was the best season to eat goose in England and thus also the best time to market them – the origins of the fair date back to the thirteenth century and probably beyond. It is now one of the largest funfairs in the UK so expect plenty of rides (over 500!) including traditional helter skelter and gallopers as well as more modern white-knuckle rides, thrill-seekers, food and goods stalls, and entertainment. The fair runs currently for 5 days and ends on the Sunday- nowadays it’s held at the Forest Recreation Ground as there’s plenty of room to fit everything in.
Helpful Hints
In 2024 the fair ran from Friday 27th September to Sunday 6th October- 2025 dates are yet to be confirmed. In the past the Fair was only 5 days long but recently this has increased to 10.
The unique foodstuff for the event is minty mushy peas and these are easily available at the fair – just follow the minty aroma and don’t forget to add your own mint sauce to taste! Also available is the Cock on a Stick (should be Goose ?) which is a unique sweet confectionary and a traditional part of the fair.
Look out for the large Goose who appears on a plinth on the Mansfield Road about a week before the fair to remind everyone what’s coming. He needs no words!
Parking was available nearby at £5 in 2015 and was well signposted off Gregory Boulevard.
Click here for the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NottinghamGooseFair
and https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/whats-on/goose-fair-2020-p358771
Please e-mail me the dates of the 2015 fair when they become available so i can arrange time off work, many thanks.
Hi Pat,
So far I haven’t found any definite confirmation of the dates for 2015, just an unconfirmed date of 5th to 8th which I think will be incorrect as it usually begins on the Wednesday which this year will be the 7th. Keep checking the site for updates – might be little while yet before the dates are made public. I’ll see what I can find out for you!
Averil
Hi looking to attend nottingham goose fair this year is there any dates confirmed yet
Thank you
Hi Liz,
Just found out this morning (at long last!) that the Goose Fair runs from 30th September to 4th October 2015.
Best wishes,
Averil
is camping available
Hi Keith,
Here at calendarcustoms we’re not connected to the organisation of the Goose Fair, so sadly I can’t advise in the camping. I’ve found the city council very helpful with the dates for the fair so I’d suggest them as a good first contact – ring 0115 915 5555 and ask for events. Hope you find out what you need!
Best wishes,
Averil
Hello
How can I book the stall in gosse fairs?
Hi Malaika,
Here at Calendar Customs we don’t have any connection to the organisation of the Goose Fair, you’ll need to contact the organisers of the Fair directly If you click on the link to https://www.facebook.com/NottinghamGooseFair they’ll be able to put you in touch with the right people and hopefully sort out a booking for you. Best of luck!
Averil
Hi,
Looking to find out more information on having a stand at goosefair.
Thanks
Hi Iqra,
Here at calendarcustoms we have no connection to the organisation of the fair- but if you visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NottinghamGooseFair you can contact them direct and they should be able to help- best of luck!
Averil