Hat Fair 2007:
For complete listings see this year's programme as a pdf.
Haggis & Charlie 2006
Thursday 28th June to Sunday 1st July
Hat Fair is Britain's longest running Celebration of Street Arts and Community. In 1974 it started as a buskers' festival where performers passed around a hat to collect a donation after their show - hence the name Hat Fair. The name has stuck and performers are still allowed to Hat, in fact the small-scale circle show is at the heart of the Festival. Now the programme includes innovative community projects, markets, a big picnic, a huge childrens' procession, International large-scale work and commissions, music and large scale spectacular. The only rule is excellence in Outdoor and site specific work. Over the years Hat Fair has developed a dedicated local audience, there is a real sense of ownership and pride in the festival by the Community who get involved through workshops, volunteering or just bringing all their friends. The event is free and contribution is voluntary, thus it is accessible to those of all means on a basis of 'Pay what you can'. Hat Fair has a unique atmosphere of celebration and vibrancy. It is the only event of its kind in the Winchester calendar.
Volunteers sought for Winchester Hat Fair 2007 - stewarding and support.
We are looking for volunteers for a number of roles in the organisation to help steward and support the event.
If you can give a few hours of your time over the next two months, including the festival weekend - 28th June - 1st July, then please contact:
- Hannah Ashwell
- 01962 849841
- Send an Email