Scalby Fair

26/10/2023

18/06/2023

It's all over for this year and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Thanks to The Nags Head Scalby for all of your support and of course the organising committee for all of their hard work to make this event happen.!

Save the date for next year, Saturday 22nd June 2024!

17/06/2023

We're ready, hope you enjoy the fair!

17/06/2023

It's fair day today! From 12pm and entertainment starting from 1pm. Hot food available from the fair BBQ and the fantastic tombola with hundreds of prizes (bring some cash!). There's plants, cakes, arts and craft stalls, waffles, birds of prey, bouncy castle, Punch and Judy and much more!

www.scalbyfair.org.uk

16/06/2023

Setting up for Scalby Fair tomorrow eek! If you are attending Soul Rida tonight, please don't leave your car over night on high street or South Street.

Have a look at www.scalbyfair.co.uk for our full exciting line up.

16/06/2023

Celebrate the eve of Scalby Fair Day with 8 piece Soul Band, Soul Rida. From 7:30pm at The Nags Head Scalby. With an energetic mix of Soul, Rock and, even, Northern Soul Music you can dance the night away in the heart of the village, with the best music in town. Hot food available from Arthurs Horsebox.

Don't forget Scalby Fair day on Saturday starts at 12:00pm have a look at www.scalbyfair.org.uk for more details.

16/06/2023

Hannah messaged us about this missing rescue dog. Please share

16/06/2023

It's a double bill tonight with the fantastic Soul Rida at The Nags Head Scalby from 7:30pm and The Flower Festival Preview St Laurence's Church, Scalby

The flower festival preview 'These Sceptred Isles' is centred around our theme for the year 'Crowing Glory' and you have the opportunity to see 23 glorious floral displays showing the natural majesty of the British Isles.

Flowers, music from accomplished musician Chris Wright, a glass of wine and nibbles in the beautiful surroundings of St Laurence's Church, all for just £3.00 admission. 7:30 pm- 9:00pm

For more information and images of previous displays visit www.scalbyfair.org.uk

With thanks to sponsors Boyes Department Store, Hearts and Flowers and Minnie Bees Floral Design.

15/06/2023

Fair day is this Saturday 17th June! Starting from 12pm the village will see up 50 stalls, BBQ, Tombola, Grand Prize Draw, Punch and Judy, Bouncy Castle, Hot Waffle Stall, Cakes and Birds of Prey.

We've also got fabulous entertainment from Julie Hatton's School of Dance, Kevin O'Connor Irish Dancers and Magic Mike.

The children's fancy dress has been part of the fair since the beginning, and this years theme is 'Crowning Glory' for our new King - 3pm on fair day and prizes to be won!

The flower festival will be on St Laurence's Church, Scalby, and Scalby Methodist Church will open it's doors for their 250th anniversary!

We can't wait! www.scalbyfair.org.uk for more information.

15/06/2023

This afternoon at The Nags Head Scalby from 3pm - Beer and Rum Festival and fun for the family. It's a western theme, so come dressed up as we've got a bucking bronco, Scalby Fair committee stocks, games, and prizes for the best fancy dress!

It's national beer day so try a beer from The Wold Top Brewery, Yorkshire Heart Vineyard & Brewery, North Riding Brewery Ltd and rum from the Twisted Roots Distillery LTD - Or you could make it a navy cocktail and mix beer and rum together!

Cowboy Supper available from Arthur’s Horsebox Bar & Catering

14/06/2023

Congratulations to Team D who won the treasure hunt last night! They managed to narrowly beat The Warriors who lost only by a tie breaker joke. They win a £20.00 Waterstones voucher. Better luck next time Warriors!

Well done to all 33 teams - here are the answers and results.

14/06/2023

Mamma Mia it's the Scalby Fair Wine Tasting evening tonight as well as the start of the open air theatre season. Six carefully selected wines chosen by resident wine connoisseur, Linda Dowson. Tickets available from the The Nags Head Scalby.

Comment here to share your favourite wine with others.

14/06/2023

During Scalby Fair, look out for the fabulous prize draw. At £1 a square you could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes which have all been kindly donated by local businesses and attractions.

All the proceeds go towards the running of Scalby Fair. Have a look at the full list on our website.

https://scalbyfair.org.uk/2023/06/13/scalby-fair-2023-prize-draw/

13/06/2023

Just finished the wine to five? then it's time to get your tickets for the Scalby Fair Wine Tasting at only £12.00 per ticket - available from The Nags Head Scalby - Expert commentary, six fabulous, carefully selected wines, and oh, sunshine too! Everyone's a winner! Wednesday night at 7:30pm.

You can also pre-order a delicious cheese or meat platter at £6.50 each from the Nags Head - brought to you by Arthurs Horsebox, who will also have food available for purchase on the night. Please do not bring your own food.

Look out for the prize draw tickets - there's some great prizes to be won. Check out our full list of events at www.scalbyfair.org.uk

12/06/2023

The sun is shining, so it must be Scalby Fair week! We've been off to an active start with a barn dance, 5k run, tennis and yoga, phew!

Coming up we've got a family treasure hunt tomorrow, wine tasting evening, beer and rum night, Soul Rida, flower festival and then Fair Day on Saturday!

Have a look at www.scalbyfair.org.uk for more information.

10/06/2023

Scalby Fair Day has something for everyone including an art exhibition by local artists Jessica Cathcart, Speth Milnes, Judith Ellis and Printmaker Michael Atkin.

Check out these talented artists on Fair Day at Byways, Low Street, where you can also see antique 19th century printing presses on display.

09/06/2023

Scalby Fair started in 1977 as a result of the Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. Check out the history of the fair by visiting https://scalbyfair.org.uk/scalby-fair-history/

Fair day is packed full with over 50 stalls from arts and crafts to plants, dancing from Julie Hatton School of Performing Arts and Kevin O'Connor Irish Dancers. For the children there will be Punch and Judy, birds of prey and reptiles, bouncy castle and entertainer Magic Mike.

Scalby Methodist Church will also be having a special open day to celebrate their 150th anniversary.

09/06/2023

Congratulations to our Scalby Fair Photography competition winner Alan Pickard, who will be the recipient of the Cathcart-Anderson Trophy which will be awarded on Scalby Fair Day 17th June.

The theme for this year was 'Scarborough through the Seasons' and was sponsored this year by Saint Cecilia's Care Group. The judges had many worthy entrants to choose and they can be viewed at the memorial shelter during Scalby Fair Day.

The winning entry is entitled 'Winter Light Scarborough Lighthouse'. The runner up was Rose Habberly 'Catching the Rays at Hackness'

See www.Scalbyfair.org.uk for more information on the competition entries and Scalby Fair week, starting soon...

07/06/2023

Enjoy a special preview evening of the Scalby Fair Flower Festival at St Laurence's Church, Scalby on Friday 16th June at 7:30 pm.

Enjoy the stunning displays 'these sceptred isles' centred around our theme of the year 'Crowning Glory' in this beautiful church at the heart of the village.

The flowers will be on display until Monday 19th at 3pm. Donations welcome.

For further information on Scalby Fair visit www.scalbyfair.org.uk

07/06/2023

Scalby Fair day is the culmination of a week long series of events with over 50 stalls, street entertainment, children's activities, music, dancing, tombola and BBQ.

Taking place along Scalby High Street, the theme for this year, is 'Crowning Glory' in celebration of our new King. The children can dress up and our fancy dress competition takes place at 3pm with prizes to be won.

Now in it's 42nd year, you can be sure of a great afternoon.

Save the date! Saturday 17th June from 12pm.

06/06/2023

Get your dancing shoes ready as Soul Rida are back at the The Nags Head Scalby on Friday 16th June as part of Scalby Fair Week.

Soul Rida are an eight piece band playing Soul, Motown, Northern Soul and Disco from the last 4 decades, and we love em!

Free live music from 7:30pm and food available from Arthur’s Horsebox Bar & Catering

06/06/2023

Keep your saddle on and come and try the best local beer from three guest breweries, including The Wold Top Brewery Yorkshire Heart Vineyard & Brewery, North Riding Brewery and rum from the Twisted Roots Distillery LTD at the Scalby Fair Beer Festival at the The Nags Head Scalby.

It’s a western theme this year folks, so we'd love to say howdy to the best fancy dressed so don your cuffed jeans and cowboy boots. Test your inner cowboy by trying the rodeo bull, and if you keep falling off, you can take your frustration out on the Scalby Fair Committee Stocks!

Lots of fun games and prizes plus there’ll be plenty of chow available from Arthurs Horse Box to keep y’all going!

From 3pm Thursday 15th June, Nags Head, Scalby.

05/06/2023

Barons Scalby Fair 5k multi terrain run is next Sunday 11th June at 11.15am, starting at The Nags Head, 35 High Street Scalby. It is 2 x 2.5k laps round the beautiful village of Scalby and although it is classified as a multi terrain run but you will not need trail shoes as the run is mainly on road and paths. The time limit is 1 hour 15 minutes so you can walk/run if that is for you. You can apply online at https://scalbyfair.org.uk/2023/03/08/scalby-fair-barons-5k-run-2023/ or just turn up and register on the day from 10am at The Nags Head. This is a FREE event so why don’t you come along and join us.

05/06/2023

The best way to learn about wine is by drinking..so they say. Well Scalby Fair has the perfect opportunity to put that theory to the test with our annual wine tasting on Wednesday 14th June.

Held in the Nags Head Beer Garden, tickets are on sale now at only £12 per tickets to try six delicious, specially selected new wines in good company and with expert commentary.

Cheese or meat platters are available from Arthurs and can be pre-booked when purchasing the tickets from the The Nags Head Scalby. Hot food will also be available on the night.

Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

05/06/2023

Put on your thinking caps for some family fun with the annual Scalby Fair Treasure Hunt! Navigate your way around the village by following a number of clues that lead you on to the next one! Only £2.00 per family at The Plough Scalby - Tuesday 13th June from 6pm

04/06/2023

Scalby Fair are holding a Ceilidh / Barn Dance on Saturday 10th June at Burniston Village Hall with the excellent local Ceilidh band The Whippets. Ceilidhs are great fun and the band will talk show you all the moves before each dance starts. Tickets are £10 for over 16s and £5 for under 16s. You can reserve your ticket online at https://scalbyfair.org.uk/2023/03/08/scalby-fair-2023-ceilidh-barn-dance/ or come along and pay on the night. There is no bar. Please bring your own drinks and cold food.

04/06/2023

It's now June, so Scalby Fair week is around the corner and we can't wait! We've got a packed week of events with all your favourites, including some new events for 2023!

All this builds up to the big day on Saturday 17 June. Check out our list of events at www.scalbyfair.org.uk and tickets for paid events are available from The Nags Head Scalby .

Our theme this year is crowning glory in honour of the Coronation of King Charles III. Our usual children's fancy dress competition will take place at 3pm on fair day, and there are prizes for the best dressed stall too!

01/06/2023

Our tennis event with Scalby Tennis Club is now only on 2 courts due to essential maintenance so will now only be a junior event. Jez Benson and Lisa Hiley said they were going and those who expressed interest were Steph Pearson, Lottie Claire, Till B-d, Jenny Roberts, Susan Staveley, Gavin Wood, Holly Wood, Ben Red, Heather Barker, Alex Sheader, Diana Sweet, Jill Heaps, Emma Forbes, Jennifer Goose, Emma Amos, Danielle Rowley, Helen Webster, Julie Pratt and Annalisa Bryant. If your interest was in the adult session then please accept ours and Scalby Tennis Club's apologies.

05/05/2023

Brilliant breakfast at The Lookout this morning for me and Beth and Rosy :) Thanks Paula