Norfolk Heritage Park, Norfolk Park Road, Sheffield S2
10.30am to 5.30pm
Recession-busting Free admission (£3 car fee for on-site parking applies)Living history - re-enactments, battles and skirmishes - entertainments - a huge amount to see and do!*
After
the success of our 2008 event, Sheffield City Council have once again invited EventPlan
to stage historical displays as part of the 2009
Sheffield Fayre,
with encampments spread over the picturesque landscape,
and with superb views of the extremely photogenic main arena. Around 20,000 visitors
are expected to flock to the park for this great event. For a
flavour of things to come, click for Red Zebra's
photos of
our 2008 event, or for frequently asked questions.
Ongoing living history demonstrations will run concurrently with the above, with visitors taking the opportunity to literally "walk through history", finding out about military and everyday life through the ages and seeing period crafts & cooking. Children can also enjoy (safe) medieval have-a-go archery (a small charge applies).
Historical traders will also be present. In addition to our historical displays, there'll be the usual crafts, a horticultural show, crafts, children's entertainments and family activities to enjoy. A fantastic family day out for visitors!
New this year! More armoured Roman legionaries, dark age warriors and medieval men-at-arms, a working trebuchet (a type of medieval catapult) and "firepower through the ages" display.
Timetable of displays and activities
Time |
Display or activity* |
Performers |
Location* |
10.30am |
Sheffield Fayre opens, living history commences |
All |
- |
11.15am |
American Civil War parade and soldiers’ drill |
The American Civil War Society |
Main arena |
11.45am |
The Imperial Roman Army |
Deva Victrix and Leg VIII MGV |
Main arena |
12.15 |
Warriors and weapons from the dark ages to medieval era |
Ulfhednar England, The Albini Household and King Edward’s School |
Main arena |
|
|
Spartan Warriors, their armour and weapons |
The Spartan Society |
Arena 2 |
12.45pm |
WWII Eastern Front Skirmish |
The Northern WWII Association |
Main arena |
|
|
Equipment and weaponry of the cowboys |
The Arizona Rangers |
Arena 2 |
1.15pm |
Firepower through the Ages, from the Ancient world to WWII |
Leg VIII, King Edward’s School, 47th Foot, ACWS and NWW2 Assoc. |
Main Arena |
2.00pm |
Warriors and weapons from the dark ages to medieval era |
Ulfhednar England and The Albini Household |
Main arena |
|
|
Spartan Warriors, their armour and weapons |
The Spartan Society |
Arena 2 |
2.30pm |
The Imperial Roman Army |
Deva Victrix and Leg VIII MGV |
Main arena |
|
|
C18th redcoats and musket firing |
The 47th Regiment of Foot |
Arena 2 |
| 2.55pm Mon only | Fly past | The Red Arrows | Overhead |
3.00pm |
An American Civil War Battle – spectacular action from 1861-65 |
The American Civil War Society |
Main arena |
3.30pm |
End of ACWS battle, followed by mass volley/ ACW music. WWII set up commences |
The American Civil War Society |
Main arena |
3.45pm |
World War Two battle |
The Northern WWII Association and The Yanks Living History Group |
Main arena |
4.20pm approx |
Parade of historical participants through the ages, from Classical Greek to WWII |
All participating groups |
Main arena |
4.30pm approx |
A minute’s silence for our fallen soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq, then mass volley and present arms. |
All participating groups |
Main arena |
5.30pm |
Living history displays and Sheffield Fayre close. |
All |
- |
In addition to timed displays, most of the above groups have living history encampments and displays for you to explore. Plus:
*within the living history area. There are other displays and activities to enjoy elsewhere on site too including crafts, children's entertainments and other family activities to enjoy. Another main feature of the Fayre is the horticultural show where exhibitors from across Sheffield’s allotments come to show their produce.
Performers
Here's our great line up of performing groups*:
Classical Greek: The Spartan Society
Romans:
Legio VIII Augusta MGV
and
Deva Victrix
Dark Ages: Ulfhednar England
Medieval: The Knights Hospitaller Association, Howard Household, King Edwards School Living History Group and Albini Household
C17th: Autolycus Enterprises
C18th : The 47th Regiment of Foot and the Charles Edward Stuart Society
American Civil War: The American Civil War Society
American West: The Arizona Rangers and Cankaota
WWII: The Northern World War II Association, The Yanks Living History Group, 2/Pz.Aufkl.Abt.Grossdeutschland, Civilians at War, Lovat Scouts, JJ's Vintage hats and others.
Period swordsmanship lessons and
demonstrations: The Society for the Study of Swordsmanship
Also thrill to our ever popular American Civil War
battle with sweeping, colourful action with cannon, cavalrymen and ranks of Union
and Confederate soldiers. There's a close link with Sheffield too as many
weapons made in the city were exported to both sides, and with a staggering
50,000 British volunteers fighting on one side of the other, some of these men
will have come from Sheffield and Yorkshire. Our parade of
performers through the ages from Romans to WWII is a highlight not to be
missed! It includes the chronological parade, massed volley of musket
and rifle fire, the Last Post and a minute's silence in honour of British troops
fallen in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The battles
The WWII battles will once again feature lots of British, American, German and
Soviet soldiers, vehicles, explosions, machine gun fire and furious combat!
Plus the usual mixture of everyday life through the ages
including cooking, clothing and fashion, encampments and crafts. Added to all
the other activities and displays on offer to visitors at the Fayre,
it will be a truly fantastic weekend!
All pre-registered 1940s re-enactors, vehicle owners and enthusiasts are warmly invited*. Visitors are also invited to join in with the spirit of the event by coming in period dress (completely optional, of course!). Please register with us, so we can forward full details, and to click the link for our standard terms and conditions of participation for groups, individuals and performers, or for classic vehicle owners.
* Subject to adhering to our terms and conditions of participation for 1940s groups. For example, SS, Hitler Youth, Nazi Party and Japanese Axis impressions are not permitted, nor Nazi party salute and the flying of swastika flags.
Other re-enactment groups and other performers interested in taking part in our events are invited to contact us for further details and click the link for our Standard terms and conditions for participation. 1940s groups please click here.
Traders: Please click for further details of trading opportunities at EventPlan shows.
Sheffield Fayre 2010
The fayre will be on again on August Bank holiday 2010! Don't miss it!
Support the 19th Indiana's charity walk
The day before event, the 19th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the American Civil War Society plan to march 10km from St Luke's Hospice to Endcliffe Park via the Sheffield Round Walk on 29th August 2009. They will be wearing authentic 1860's wool uniforms and carrying the equipment that a soldier would have taken with him including a backpack, haversack, canteen, cartridge box & musket. Their primary aim is to raise funds for St. Luke's which does such good work for so many of Sheffield's citizens and their families. The money they hope to raise is their way to say thanks to everyone in and around Sheffield who have welcomed them to the Sheffield Fayre for the last few years. We support their efforts and wish them every success. If you would like to donate, please click here.
A
brief history of re-enactmentInterested in how and why re-enactment has become so popular in recent years? Click on the link to read a history of re-enactment.
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