1918 Austin 20 Charabus owned by Nicholas Thorn of Whitestone
1918 Austin 20 Charabus owned by Nicholas Thorn of Whitestone (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

CROWDS of people enjoyed going along to the 118th yearly Tedburn St Mary Village Fair on Saturday, September 14. 

Wardour Garrison firing muskets
Wardour Garrison firing muskets (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

There was live entertainment all day in the main ring, with English Civil War re-enactors Wardour Garrison showing off muskets and cannon, Tedburn St Mary Judo Club doing demonstrations, children’s games, vintage vehicle displays and RPM Displays showcasing BMX skills. 

Wardour Garrison giving pikemen and billmen demonstration
Wardour Garrison giving pikemen and billmen demonstration (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Tedburn Community Choir performed live on the Kings Arms Music Stage as well as bands Black Friday, the Breeze and headline act the Headrush. 

Traction engine
Traction engine (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Refreshments were on offer in the Women’s Institute tent and local caterers sold a variety of delicious food and a pop-up bar featured local alcohol. 

Tedburn St Mary Judo Club demonstration
Tedburn St Mary Judo Club demonstration (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

There was also a flower and local produce competition, ferret racing, a family dog show and much more for attendees to enjoy. 

Ferret poking head out of pipe during race
Ferret poking head out of pipe during race (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

The date for next year’s fair has already been announced. It will take place on Saturday, September 13. 

RPM Displays showing off BMX skills
RPM Displays showing off BMX skills (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
1932 Riley Lynx GHP owned by Mike Overfield-Collins of Neopardy
1932 Riley Lynx GHP owned by Mike Overfield-Collins of Neopardy (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Dog jumping over hay bales
Dog jumping over straw bales (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)