What to know ahead of Strawberry Fair

The annual fair returns to Midsummer Common and celebrates it's 50th birthday.

It's one of Cambridge's biggest free one-day music and arts events.

30,000 visitors are expected on Saturday 1 June 2024, including families, who will enjoy a range of live music across a whole selection of music genres on different stages as well as arts showcases and kids activities.

The fair's supporting a number of charities this year. They are Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue, Tom's Trust, Cambridge Convoy Refugee Action Group and the children's mental health charity, Blue Smile.

You'll see volunteers from the charities with collection buckets at the gates and around the site.

The event warms up with the annual parade around Cambridge city centre at 11am, culminating on Midsummer Common as the fair opens at midday.

Is there a theme?

Yes! This year's is '50 years of Strawberry Fair' - organisers would like you to turn up in gold themed costumes and outfits.

How much does it cost?

It's absolutely free to attend. Bucket collectors will be on the gates for donations towards the fair and this year's charity bucket collection partners.

Timings for the day:

10:30 - Meet on Christ’s Piece for the Parade
11:00 - Parade sets off from Christ’s Pieces and goes around Cambridge
12:00 - Parade arrives at Midsummer Common marking the official opening of the Fair
12:00 - Stages, bars and entertainment begin
18:00 - Kids’ Area closes
22:00 to 22.30 - Stages and area entertainment closes. Head to the Rebel Love Stage
22:30 - Stall holders and bars close
22:30 - Closing finale at Rebel Love Stage
23:00 - Event closes