Annual Events

Regular events in Newburgh include: Newburgh Fair, a grand bonfire and fireworks, a Best Gardens competition, an Open Gardens Day, and entry in the Lancashire Best Kept Village Competition.

Newburgh Fair

 

 

 

 

 

Morris dancers at Newburgh Fair

In the fourteen century Newburgh was renowned for its weekly market and an annual fair which was held in June and included sporting events, aunt sallies, merry-go-rounds and all the fun of the fair.

The concept of the modern day Newburgh Fair was the brainchild of the Reverend Douglas Bell, vicar of Newburgh from 1952 to 1976. Newburgh Fair was resurrected in 1977 and organised by a group of local volunteer residents. Since then it has been held in June each year.

A themed procession takes place around the village, Rose Queens are crowned, a fete takes place with fairground rides and stalls for charity, there is entertainment in an arena and there is an evening ball.

Today the fair continues to be organised by a group of local working mums (supported by most of the village on the day!). It has raised thousands of pounds for local charities.

To celebrate the millennium, events took place over five days including evening entertainment as well as the day of the fair. In 2002 a new recipe for the traditional Newburgh Fairing Cake was invented to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. In 2004 Newburgh Fair played an important part in the 700th anniversary celebrations of Newburgh village and was again celebrated over five days.

For more information contact Hazel Flight Tel 01257 463239. Click here for slide show of Newburgh Fair 2009

Douglas Valley Lions Bonfire November bonfire and fireworks on Saturday nearest to November 5th in Red Lion field.

             

Spectacular fireworks

Best Kept Gardens Competition

An annual competition organised by Newburgh Parish Council. All visible front gardens, hanging baskets, tubs and window boxes are judged by an independent expert in the summer, with a shield, cups and garden vouchers awarded to the winners. Contact: Brian Howard Tel 01257 462423 or Maureen Turner Tel 01257 462970. Click here for winners of the 2009 competition.

A winning garden

Open Gardens

In July 2006 ten gardens were opened to the public to support village amenities. The event, revealing some of the secrets of Newburgh's back gardens, was repeated in 2007 and 2009 when eleven gardens were open. Click here for pictures of the event.

The Lancashire Best Kept Village Competition

An annual competition, organised by Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Tourism Partnership, and entered by Newburgh Parish Council. Newburgh has won the competition on four occasions and been runner-up several times. It won the Champion Village Class for the second time in 2006. Judging takes place in June and July.