Saxilby Family Fun Day 2026

In partnership with

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Standard Pitch Bookings

Standard Pitch Bookings

We are now closed for standard pitch bookings for 2026.

Food & Drink Vendors

Food and Drink Vendors

We are now closed for food and drink vendor bookings for 2026.

Entertainment and Workshops

Live Music, Entertainment, Workshops, and Demonstrations

We are now closed for entertainment, workshops, and demonstration bookings for 2026.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship

Learn more about the local businesses that are supporting this year's event

Standard Pitch Bookings

We are now closed for standard pitch bookings for 2026.

Food and Drink Vendors

We are now closed for food and drink vendor bookings for 2026.

Live Music, Entertainment, Workshops, and Demonstrations

What's On

We are now closed for entertainment, live music, workshop and demonstration bookings for 2026.

Event Sponsorship

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Main Sponsors: JM Automotive

We are pleased to welcome JM Automotive as the Main Sponsor of the Saxilby Family Fun Day 2026.

Based on Saxilby Enterprise Park, JM Automotive is a trusted local independent garage providing a comprehensive range of services for petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles, including MOTs, servicing, repairs, diagnostics, wheel alignment and tyres.

As a business that serves customers from Saxilby and the surrounding area, their support is helping us deliver another fantastic Family Fun Day for the community. Sponsorship from local businesses plays a vital role in making the event possible, helping us provide entertainment, activities and attractions for families to enjoy.

We are grateful to JM Automotive for their support and commitment to our community.

Find Out More

Website: www.jmauto.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jmauto.co.uk

Confirmed Stalls, Entertainment and Activities

We are delighted to confirm some of the event highlights so far:

Access and Event Information 

We are committed to making Saxilby Family Fun Day welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for everyone. 

 

Event Information 

Date: Saturday 22 August 2026 
Opening times: 12:00pm to 5:00pm 
Location: Saxilby Public Recreation Ground, William Street, Saxilby, LN1 2LP 
Admission: Free 

 

A site map and event programme will be available before the event via QR code. 

Getting Here 

Visitors can travel to the event by: 

  • Walking 

  • Cycling 

  • Train (Saxilby Railway Station is within walking distance) 

  • Local bus services 

  • Car 

Where possible, we encourage visitors to walk, cycle or use public transport. 

 

Parking 

Limited parking is available at the Recreation Ground, including designated accessible parking for Blue Badge holders. 

Additional parking is available at the parish council’s Mill Lane site, approximately a 5-minute walk from the event. Visitors using this car park should use the permanent zebra crossing when crossing Mill Lane. 

Please park considerately and help us to keep access routes clear for emergency vehicles. 


Accessibility 

The event takes place on grass. Wheelchair users can access the site, although some areas may become uneven or difficult to navigate in wet weather. 

Accessible parking, accessible toilets, and seating areas will be available. 

Assistance dogs are welcome. 

If you have any specific accessibility requirements or questions before the event, please contact us and we will be happy to help. 

 

On the Day 

Event Control and the Information Point will be available throughout the event. 

Facilities include: 

  • First Aid provided by Newark Community First Aid 

  • Toilets, including accessible facilities and baby changing 

  • Drinking water 

  • Lost Child and Vulnerable Person support 

  • Food and drink vendors 

 

Keeping Everyone Safe 

Parents and carers remain responsible for supervising children at all times. 

Please: 

  • Follow instructions from event staff, stewards and security 

  • Keep emergency access routes clear 

  • Report any hazards or concerns to a steward or Event Control 

  • Use the bins provided to help keep the site clean 

  • Keep personal belongings and valuables with you 

 

If a child or vulnerable person becomes separated from their group, please speak to a steward or visit Event Control immediately. 

 

Dogs 

Dogs are welcome but must remain on leads at all times. 

Please clean up after your dog and consider whether your dog will be comfortable in a busy outdoor environment with live music, crowds and other activities. 

 

Photography 

Official photography will take place during the event, and images may be used by Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council for event promotion and community communications. 

If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to Event Control. 

Commercial filming or photography requires prior permission. 

 

Drones 

Recreational drone flying is not permitted at the event. 

Anyone wishing to operate a drone must obtain prior permission from the Event Organiser and comply with all relevant Civil Aviation Authority requirements. 

 

In an Emergency 

Please remain calm, listen to announcements and follow the instructions of event staff and stewards. 

 

Dog Show 

Bring your four-legged friends along for the Saxilby Family Fun Day Dog Show, hosted by Kendricks K9 Services. 

The Dog Show will take place in the Show Ring from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. 

Classes include: 

  • Best Male 

  • Best Female 

  • Best Trick 

  • Best in Show 

First and second place will be awarded in each category. 
Rosettes are kindly provided by local business Birdbrook Rosettes, with judging and prizes provided by Kendricks K9 Services. 
Dogs can be registered on the day from 12:00pm at the Show Ring. 

Please remember that dogs must remain under control at all times. Owners are responsible for the welfare and behaviour of their dogs throughout the event. 

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Volunteering Opportunities

We are always grateful for community volunteers who help make the event possible.

Volunteer roles may include:

  • Stewarding

  • Litter picking

  • Information points

  • Assisting activity areas

  • Supporting set-up and pack-down

To register as a volunteer, please complete the registration form here.