Family fun

Boston May Fair

Date

3rd May 2025, 12:00 to 11th May 2025, 20:00
boston stump with fairground rides in market place
prizes hanging on stall at fairground
aerial view of Boston with flat horizon and Boston stump tower in the centre
candyfloss held up in front of camera at carnival
close up of carousel horse ride
wayfinding sign with fairground rides in background under clear blue sky
bob the builder ride out of focus in foreground with Boston stump in the background
flying swings ride at carnival with people in each seat

    About

    The 2025 edition of the Boston May Fair will take place from Saturday 3rd May - Saturday 11th May.

    The Boston May Fair is the crown jewel of Boston’s events calendar, with fun for the whole family as the town centre is completely transformed with a wide selection of rides and attractions for everyone to enjoy. With traditional ties to the town, the fair is ranked in the top 5 street fairs in the UK and brings visitors and residents together to celebrate the festivities.

    Expect to see a variety of stalls, fairground rides, and attractions for the whole family including dodgems, carousels, food stalls, fun houses, inflatable slides, arcades and much more.

    The May Fair in Boston, Lincolnshire has a long history dating back to medieval times, with records indicating its first existence as early as 1125. This year the festival will celebrate its 900th anniversary - and is now thought to be one of the oldest fairs in England.

    The fair was originally held to celebrate the coming of spring and the end of winter, and it was a time for people to trade goods and socialize. Today, the Boston May Fair is still held annually and is a popular event that attracts visitors from all over the region.

    Come along and join in the festivities. If you're considering visiting Boston, there's no better weekend to join in the festivities than during the Boston May Fair week.

    Opening times

    • Saturday 3rd May - 12:00 - 22:30
    • Sunday 4th May - 11:00 - 21:00
    • Monday 5th May - 15:00 - 22:00
    • Tuesday 6th May - 15:00 - 22:00
    • Wednesday 7th May - 15:00 - 22:00
    • Thursday 8th May - 15:00 - 22:00
    • Friday 9th May - 15:00 - 22:00
    • Saturday 10th May - 12:00 - 22:30
    • Sunday 11th May - 11:00 - 20:00

    On Sunday 4th and 11th May from 11:00 - 13:00 quiet opening times will be in effect across the whole fair.

    Keep up-to-date with event information by following the Boston May Fair on Facebook.

    No booking is required for this event.

    For event enquiries, please contact: mayfair@boston.gov.uk

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