Annual Events in Cambridge

Midsummer Fair - late June

East Anglia's largest funfair held annually on Midsummer Common. This years dates are the 21st to the 26th June.

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Strawberry Fair - Early June

Strawberry Fair is held annually on the first (usually) or second, Saturday of June on Midsummer Common. This year's date is 3rd June 2000. It is the largest event of it's kind in Europe, and has been described as "the biggest thing after Glastonbury". As a local festival of music, arts and crafts, it is a very special event in the Cambridge calendar. Organised entirely by Cambridge residents working on a voluntary basis it is a truly independent nonprofit event, and all entertainments and activities are free.

There are usually two or three stage tents with live bands and more..

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May Day Fun Fair - beginning May

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Running from the Thursday to Bank Holiday Monday each May, a funfair sets up on Midsummer Common to celebrate May Day (1st Monday in May.)

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Party on the Piece - mid July

A free afternoon of live bands and club music exclusively for under 18's. Same weekend and location as Pop in the Park, held on the Sunday. Also fun fair rides and stalls all weekend.

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Cambridge Town Bumps - late July

Local club rowing races on the Cam between Fen Ditton and Chesterton, from 5.30pm Wednesday-Saturday. This year the dates are 25th - 28th July. As with the University's Lent and May Bumps, they are best viewed from Grassy Corner off Fen Road, Chesterton, or from The Plough, Fen Ditton. For an explanation of what "Bumps" are, see the May Bumps.

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Pop in the Park - mid-July

A free open-air family pop concert held on Parkers Piece. Usually a Friday evening - in 2000 it started at 6:00pm on Friday 14th July 2000. Also fun fair rides and stalls all weekend, culminating in the Party on the Piece.

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The Big Day Out - mid July

Held on the Saturday between Pop in the Park and Party on the Piece, on Parker's Piece. This year it is the 15th July. Over ten hours of free entertainment with live music, performers, a bar marquee, food from around the world, displays, performance poets, trapeze artists, fairground rides, stalls and more, culminating in a major Firework display at 10pm. Cambridge Fire Station has an all-day Open Day at the same time.

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Cambridge Folk Festival - Last weekend in July

The Charles Wells Cambridge Folk Festival is held every year at Cherry Hinton Hall grounds. It spans 3 days, and camping is available on and off site for those who wish to stay. Booking opens each May, and sells out fast.

A few bands play on the Thursday night, with most of the music on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Over the years many people have played at the festival, including some very famous ones (The Saw Doctors, Jools Holland, Hothouse Flowers, Billy Brag, Nick Cave, Elvis Costello, Tanita Tikaram, 10,000 Maniacs, The Chieftans, The Pogues, the Levellers) and less more..

Cambridge Music Festival - November, every 3 years

The Cambridge Music Festival lasts three weeks. It is held in November while the universities are in term to allow as many people to participate as possible. The next festival will be held in November 2009.  Provisional dates are from 11th to 29th.  

The theme of the 2009 Festival is intriguigingly styled Music and Evolution, neatly marking the anniversaries of Haydn (The Creation performed by King's Choir), with the anniversaries of the birth of Charles Darwin and the publication of his On the Origin of Species.   Artists appearing will include more..

Cambridge Beer Festival - late May

Held at Cambridge City Football Ground, Milton Road, and run by the local CAMRA group. Runs for a week - the dates this year are the 22nd to 27th May. Many good and some strange real ales, several ciders and perries, a large selection of interesting cheeses at the food area, and a few stalls.

Cambridge Children's Festival - end May

Two days of free theatre, music, workshops, play and fun for children held on Christ's pieces. This year the dates are the 27th and 28th May 2000.

Cambridge Summer Arts Festival - June to July

Camfest 2000, a month when Arts venues all over Cambridge collaborate with a varied and exciting programme promising something for everyone.

Website Link: http://www.adc-theatre.cam.ac.uk/camfest/

The May Bumps - mid June

Inter-college rowing races on the River Cam from Fen Ditton to Chesterton, held on the Wednesday to Saturday after exams at the end of the University's term. The dates this year are 11th - 14th June 2008.

What are "Bumps"? Each college has at least one boat (8 rowers and a cox) in the Bumps, and these are divided into divisions of 16 boats. The placement within these divisions is dependent last year's results, with boats in the higher divisions retaining their final place from last year. The remaining crews compete for the final 8 places in the lowest more..

The Lent Bumps - early March

So called after the term in which they are held. Intercollegiate rowing races held Wednesday - Saturday at the beginning of March. For a detailed description of what "Bumps" are, see the May Bumps.

Fireworks and Guy Fawkes Funfair - Early November

Funfair Thursday-Sunday around Bonfire night (2-5 November 2000) with a firework display on the Saturday evening (4th November 2000). First rocket at 7:30pm. Very large bonfire. All on Midsummer Common. A collection is taken at the time which goes towards the display for the following year.

Explore Islam & Muslim Culture

Explore Islam & Muslim Culture

Description: Here's your chance to explore Islam and Muslim culture within a magnificent 6-day exhibition
with a weekend of exciting events & activities at the Cambridge Central Library.
You will also have the opportunity to speak to Muslims and have all your questions about Islam and Muslims answered.

Weekend Special
Talks & Presentations
Delicious Ethnic Food
Children's Activities

When: Tuesday 1st - Sunday 6th June 2010

Where: 3rd Floor, Central more..

Explore Islam & Muslim Culture: Cambridge Mosque Open Day

Explore Islam & Muslim Culture

Cambridge Mosque Open Day

Mill Road Winter Fair 2010

Free Entry

What is Islam? Who are Muslims? What are their beliefs and practices?

Please come along with your whole family for a friendly and relaxed social gathering with a guided tour of the mosque, exhibitions, children's activities and delicious ethnic food. You can also watch the prayers and ask any questions about Islam and Muslims

One Day Special
Guided Mosque Tours more..