Romsey Beggars Fair

04/06/2026

🌟 National Volunteers’ Week 🌟

Could you spare just one hour to help keep Beggars Fair alive?

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help sell programmes during the event. Just one hour of your time between 12pm and 3pm would make a huge difference.

Programme sales help fund Beggars Fair and support the future of this fantastic community event, which is run entirely by volunteers.

As we celebrate National Volunteers’ Week, we’d love to hear from anyone who can lend a hand, even for a short while. Every hour helps and every volunteer matters ❤️

📩 Interested? Get in touch via our website (https://beggarsfair.org.uk/contact-us/) and join the team behind one of Romsey’s favourite days of the year.

02/06/2026

🌟 It’s National Volunteers’ Week! 🌟

Beggars Fair simply wouldn’t happen without our incredible volunteers.

Every year, local people give their time, energy and enthusiasm to help create one of Romsey’s most loved community events. From setting up and stewarding to supporting visitors and helping keep the town safe, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do ❤️

🚧 Could you help as a road marshal at Beggars Fair?

We’re currently looking for volunteers to support the Romsey Town Marshals with road closures and traffic movements during the event.

This role is incredibly important in helping the day run safely and smoothly while thousands of people enjoy the Fair across the town.

You don’t need previous experience, just confidence, common sense and a willingness to help as part of a team.

Even a couple of hours can make a huge difference.

As we celebrate National Volunteers’ Week, we’d like to say a huge thank you to all those who have supported Beggars Fair over the years, and welcome anyone who would like to get involved for the first time.

📩 Interested? Find out more at https://beggarsfair.org.uk/contact-us/

31/05/2026

⏳ ⏳ Just under 6 weeks to go!
The countdown is on… over 130 acts, one incredible day 🥳

And while the music is a huge part of Beggars Fair, let’s be honest… the food is pretty important too! 😋

This year you’ll find some fantastic traders ready to keep you fuelled throughout the day, including:

🥔 Absolute Spud Shack
Serving up delicious hot jacket potatoes packed with your favourite fillings, plus fully loaded nachos that are guaranteed to hit the spot.

🍦 Carlos Ices & Tea Rooms
A local favourite with over 100 years of Italian ice cream heritage. Perfect for a summer treat while exploring the festival.

🍰 Cabana Bakery
Make sure you stop by where qualified pastry chef Hannah creates an irresistible range of handmade cakes, brownies, cookies and baked treats.

Whether you’re after something savoury, something sweet, or a little bit of both, we’ve got you covered! 👀

🎶 130+ acts
🍔 Fantastic food traders
🍺 Great local businesses
🎉 One amazing day in Romsey

Who’s already planning what they’ll eat first? 😍

28/05/2026

🎶 We’re incredibly proud to introduce our Platinum Sponsor for Beggars Fair 2026… HAYES MUSIC 🎶

Without the support of local businesses like Hayes Music, events like Beggars Fair simply would not be possible. Their sponsorship plays a huge part in helping us bring live music to the streets of Romsey for everyone to enjoy ❤️

Established in 2004, Hayes Music supplies and repairs one of the widest ranges of musical instruments and accessories in Hampshire, from beginner instruments right through to professional models from leading brands.

Their incredible Music Barn showroom near Romsey is packed with:
🎺 Brass & woodwind
🎹 Yamaha pianos & keyboards
🥁 Percussion
🎸 Guitars & ukuleles
🎻 Strings & accessories
📚 Sheet music & exam publications

Plus their specialist service centre offers repairs and servicing for brass and woodwind instruments.

If you love music, this place is an absolute treasure trove 🎵

Please support the businesses that support Beggars Fair.

📍 The Music Barn, Pauncefoot Hill, Romsey SO51 6AA

Thank you Hayes Music for helping make Beggars Fair 2026 possible 🙌

27/05/2026

How exciting 👏

27/05/2026

Well done MYRIAD 🙌

Looking forward to seeing you at Beggars Romsey Beggars Fair 😀

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Sunday 7th June.

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26/05/2026

🎶 Coming to Beggars Fair 2026… Oyster Girls Morris dancers 👯‍♂️

One of over 130 acts bringing music, colour and atmosphere across the town ❤️

The Oyster Girls are a ladies’ Morris dance side from the Isle of Wight who have been dancing since 1981.

Performing mainly in the North-West tradition of Morris dancing, expect bright green costumes, clogs, bells, rhythm and plenty of energy as they bring this vibrant tradition to life.

22/05/2026

⏳ 7 weeks to go until Saturday 11th July 😄

The countdown is officially on… and this year’s Romsey Beggars Fair is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever 👀🎶

✨ Over 130 acts
🎤 More outside stages to explore
🎉 One incredible day for the whole town

Here’s a little sneak peek of what’s coming…

📍 Market Place will now be our official MAIN STAGE

🍻 Cornmarket Stage will have a new licensed fenced area this year

🎶 Abbey Walk is back, filled with amazing choirs throughout the day

🎨 Memorial Park will be family party central with a funfair, craft stalls and plenty to explore

🎵 Plus loads of our fantastic local businesses will be hosting their own stages and live music throughout the town

🚌 And don’t forget the Busk Stop performances bringing music and surprises to every corner of Romsey!

And this is only the beginning…

👀 Keep your eyes on our socials for the programme launch so you can start planning your perfect day!

21/05/2026

BEGGARS FAIR OFFICIAL VENUE 📍 The Phoenix Bar and Eatery

Just one of the many places where Beggars Fair comes to life… ❤️

Situated in The Hundred, right in the centre of Romsey, The Phoenix regularly hosts an exciting line-up of live music and entertainment, so it’s well worth checking out their social media to keep up to date with what’s on 👀

From breakfast and bar snacks to evening meals, darts tournaments and live music, there’s always something happening and it’s definitely a venue worth visiting at the weekend.