A traditional country show will transform Morden Hall Park into an olde English fayre over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Morris dancing, pony equestrian acrobatics, a goat show, circus workshop, brass bands and terrier racing will be among the traditional British country entertainment on offer between Saturday, May 2, and Monday, May 4.
Craft-lovers will have the chance to learn a new skill - with basket-making, braiding, spinning and weaving, pole latheing and bee keeping workshops over the weekend.
Marquees filled with food and gift stalls will pitch up alongside a fully-catered, licensed bar serving up Real Ale and Scrumpy cider.
Hosted by craft and country shows promoters Oakleigh Fairs, the show will be the sixth year the popular show has pitched up in the grounds of the National Trust park.
Dog-owners are invited to compete in the Companion Dog Show on Monday - the show will feature waggiest tail and best six leg contests - with all proceeds going to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Highlights are also expected to include a historical re-enactment of military battles and Kondini the Human Toolbox - a strongman with an unusual skillset featuring drills.
Bouncy castles and traditional children's fairground will also be on offer to keep kids entertained.
Emma Owen, director of Oakleigh Fairs, said: "We will have a whole range of entertainment going on in the arena. It's a good traditional family day out and the public can watch people doing traditional skills which, if we don't support, will die out."
The Morden Hall Park show, in Morden Road, is among 30 shows hosted by Oakleigh Fairs around England.
Tickets cost £7.50 per adult, £4 for children aged 5 to 16, with free entry to children under 5 and concessions tickets for students and pensioners at £6.
Family tickets for £19 will also be on sale, covering entry for two adults and two children.
Parking charges will be £2 per car. For advance tickets at discounted rates, visit www.oakleighfairs/morden.
Specialist interest groups are invited to take part and organisers welcome enquiries from trade stands.
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