Steam and Cider Fair
Steam and Cider Fair 2019
Saturday 29 June 2019
11am to 6pm
Come along and enjoy some traditional entertainment and attractions to reflect the borough’s rural and industrial heritage including:
- steam engines and machinery
- classic cars and vehicles
- local music and dance
- stalls, rides, food and a bar serving cider and real ales
- workshops and family entertainment
Parking
Parking will be located opposite Old Dagenham park at The Leys park.
Please note there is a £3.50 charge to park your vehicle in the event car park.
An official photographer has been commissioned by the Council to take photographs and/or film at the Steam and Cider Fair. The photographs and films may be published, transmitted or broadcast in LBBD publications and/or publicity materials, and websites, and may be circulated to the press and other broadcast media and internet websites for publication, transmission or broadcast. Should you have any queries, please contact the Events' Team at summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk
Keep up to date with the Steam & Cider Fair
Thrills & Spills Arena Toggle accordion
11.30am - Ferret World
12.15pm - Moto Stunts International Motorcycle and Quad Team
1pm - The Essex Dog Display Team
1.45pm - Ferret World
2.30pm - Parade of Power
3.05pm - Classic car and vehicle parade
3.40pm - Mayor's speech
4pm - The Essex Dog Display Team
4.45pm - Moto Stunts International Motorcycle and Quad Team
Cider Stage Toggle accordion
11.30am - Hilltop Ceildh Band
12noon - Slovak Group
12.15pm - Katie Guyton Stage School
12.35pm - Delvis Elvis and friends
1.30pm - Dolly & Kenny
2.15pm - Jordan Academy of Irish Dancing
2.45pm - Hilltop Ceildh Band
3.25pm - Delvis Elvis and friends
4.25pm - Dusty Peddlers
5.30pm - Dolly & Kenny
Workshops and displays Toggle accordion
Circus skills workshop - 11am and 4.30pm
Punch & Judy show - 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Wellgate Farm's farmyard animals - 11am to 5pm
Owl's World - 11am to 6pm
Don't be a Cress Head workshop - 12noon to 3pm
Hobby Horse Derby - 11am to 4pm
Horse & Carriage rides (£2 per adult and £1 per under 16 year old child) - 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm
Meet our Nutkins strollers, the giant squirrels, at 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm
Exhibiting Toggle accordion
If you wish to exhibit at any or all of the events please complete the stallholder’s form.
We look forward to working with you on making 2019 another successful year of events!
Return your form to:
June Wright
Room 101, Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
020 8227 5900
Showcase your steam engine Toggle accordion
If you are interested in showcasing your steam engines at the Steam & Cider Fair on Saturday 29 June, please complete and return the booking form.
Steam and Cider Fair - Steam engine booking form
Steam and Cider Fair - Miniature steam engine booking form
Return your form to:
Gurvinder Bhaker
Room 101, Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
020 8227 5267
Showcase your classic car Toggle accordion
If you or your club would like to attend with your beautiful classic cars and vehicles then please complete and return the booking form.
Steam and Cider Fair - Classic vehicle booking form
Return your form to:
Gurvinder Bhaker
Room 101, Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
020 8227 5267
Entry conditions Toggle accordion
Searches including bags will be carried out as you enter the venue.
You can bring:
- food, or this can be purchased
- sealed soft drinks or water
- folding chairs or picnic rugs
Please do not bring:
- alcohol or unsealed soft drinks
- glass
- BBQs or gazebos
- weapons, drugs or legal highs
- uncontrolled or dangerous dogs (please keep dogs on leads)
Official event photography and filming will take place and will be used for all marketing and communication purposes. Photo consent forms will be completed for close-up shots of children. Please contact the Information Point if you have any concerns.
We look forward to welcoming you to our family friendly festival!
Access and facilities Toggle accordion
Parking
There is a public car park on site with a £3.50 charge per vehicle - entrance is via Ballards Road.
Blue Badge Holders
This year we have introduced a free Blue Badge Car Park on site that can be accessed from Ballards Road. Please display your badge as you arrive.
Public Transport
Dagenham has transport connections via Dagenham East station, which is a 15 minute walk from the venue and Dagenham Heathway station, which is a 20 minute walk from the venue. Both stations are serviced by the District line.
Accessibility
Old Dagenham Park is a relatively flat site on grass with hard standing paths.
Facilities
The site has toilets, baby change and adult changing areas.
We are working with Mobiloo to provide specialist facility with ramped access, accessible change, toilet and shower and a hoist.
For assistance during the event, please visit the Information Point.
First Aid on site is located near the Information Point.
Families attending are encouraged to visit the Information Point in order to gain a wristband in case children or vulnerable adults become separated from your group.
Local Accommodation
There is no accommodation on site, however, we have a number of local accommodation near by.
