Summercourt fair, Medieval charter fair in Summercourt, Cornwall, England.
Summercourt fair is a multi-day event featuring market stalls, entertainment areas, and various attractions spread throughout the village streets. The event makes use of the existing roads and spaces throughout the settlement.
The fair received royal approval in 1234 under King Henry III and was later moved from Bodmin to Summercourt under King Edward II. This relocation established the site as a new trading center for the area.
Local craftspeople display their work and traditional foods from the region, while traveling showmen run funfair rides and games. You can watch how these crafts remain part of the market experience today.
The event begins on the third Thursday of September with the main market day falling on the following Monday. Designated parking areas are located near the event.
Historian Davies Gilbert documented this fair in 1838 as a major commercial gathering for the entire region. His writings reveal how important this location was for trade during that period.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
