Welcome to Cuckfield Life’s Cuckoo Fayre event page. Here you will find our most recent information for everything regarding the fayre.
The annual Independent State of Cuckfield Cuckoo Fayre takes place on May Day Bank Holiday Monday every year in the Recreation Ground, from 12noon, with the official opening by the current Mayor at 1pm. Entry is free.
See also, The Independent State of Cuckfield
Cuckfield Parish Council
Our next Cuckoo Fayre will be on Monday 5th May 2025.
2025 Cuckoo Fayre
Following last year's biblical flood and subsequent cancellation the Independent State of Cuckfield is delighted to announce the return of the Cuckoo Fayre. The much-loved event will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May at Cuckfield Recreation Ground (behind the Queens Hall).
This year there are more stalls than ever with a whole range of goodies to buy, tombollas to win and fun to be had. Plus, you can find out more about local groups and charities that are active in our community. The Tea Cup ride and miniature steam railway are back plus there’s entertainment for the kids from Tomfoolery. There will be plenty of food and drink too including Cuckfield Scouts’ burgers, Caribbean BBQ, Siena Pizza Van, Italian treats, cakes, ice creams and fabulous coffee offerings. The HHRFC bar is back alongside a Pimms and a Prosecco bar.
The main arena will feature the Tug-of-War contest with defending champions The White Harte, plus, new this year, a barrel tossing competition for anyone who’d like to try their luck. And let’s not forget the return of the obligatory dog show hosted by Mewes Vets with classes for all types of dogs (registration on the day). There will also be live music acts to entertain you featuring some of Cuckfield’s most talented artists. The Fayre runs all afternoon from midday.
For further information, to book a stall, or to register a tug-of-war team, please email the organisers via: info@cuckfieldstate.org.