Welcome to the Appleby Horse Fair website

This is the official site for Appleby Fair set up by public sector agencies who co-ordinate the Fair, to make the event safer and more enjoyable for everyone. The Fair is an annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers in the town of Appleby in Cumbria, which takes place on the first week in June, from Thursday to the following Wednesday. The best days for visitors who wish to see the fair are Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

'Cultural Evening' to be held in Kirkby Stephen ahead of Appleby Horse Fair

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A Gypsy and Traveller ‘Cultural Evening’ is to be held in Kirkby Stephen later this month aimed a

Deadline extended for Appleby Fair Strategy public consultation

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The Draft Appleby Fair Strategy has gone out to public consultation.

Councillor Karen Greenwood joins Horse Fair MASCG as elected representative

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Eden District Council has appointed Councillor Karen Greenwood (Independent Group/Appleby Ward) a

Membership of the Multi Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group to be extended

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The Appleby Horse Fair Multi Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group (MASCG) is expanding its member

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