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The first Timperley Country Fair was held in September 1983 – a group of Timperley Village Traders got together to arrange a Community Fair on land (Larkhill, Thorley Lane) in the centre of Timperley Village. From 1984 other local people joined in the organising committee and gradually the links with the traders became less – Ian Hedgecox (P.S Rooks) remained involved until his business was sold in 2007.
In 1992 a Craft Show was introduced to add an opportunity for both children and adults to participate and show their skills.
The Timperley Country Fair has been held every year since except:
2000 – The committee was not of a sufficient size to organise the Fair.
2001 – Cancelled because the new Larkhill Centre was being built.
2005 – Issues around provision of toilets, led to uncertainties and the cancellation.
The 2012 Fair will be the 28th Fair and the Craft Show will be the 18th.
Developments over the years
1992 - Craft Show introduced.
2009 - Timperley Horticultural Society Flower & Veg Show on site the same day.
2010 - Introduction of small businesses to the stalls.
A very warm welcome to The Timperley Country Fair Web Site
Thank you for visiting the Timperley Country Fair web site. This is a yearly event that is usually held on the second Saturday in September at Larkhill in Timperley Village.
Those present support many local charities and small businesses, have a fun 'community' time and relax over refreshments.
As the years have gone on we have got more and more popular. Several thousand people attend throughout the day from across all age groups.
Court Leet Open The Timperley Country Fair
The Altrincham Court Leet open the 2011 Timperley Country Fair and briefly explain their civic / ceremonial role in Altrincham. (4 minutes)
Timperley Country Fair 2011
A video showing excerpts from the Timperley Country Fair 2011