Summer festival of Music, Art, Theatre and Crafts.

Where And When Does It Take Place

Cambridge Midsummer Common. Which is located between Victoria Avenue and Maid’s Causeway.

Saturday The 6th of June 2009.

Who Is The Target Audience

People in the region.

Ages Between 5 - 30

People interested in Arts and Crafts and have a Firm interest in Bands.

Theatre

History of the Fair

The Fair has been running for over 30 years.

Cambridge University students started the Fair.

Students booked Midsummer Common for Two events. May day and the First week of June.

The Fair started as a small affair and soon became noticed by the public and has become popular ever since.

Ever since 1974 the Fair started to set events such as Musicians and Activities.

Mostly themed by Monty Python which has stayed with the Fair ever since.

How is it Funded?

The Fair is Funded Mostly From Benefit gigs throughout the year.

Merchandise such as T shirts, Badges, programs and posters.

Areas of the Festival

East stage.

This stage broadcasts a wide range of music across the fair its the main attraction to the fair.

Music Genre Ranges from Punk, Reggae,Goth and Electric Dance.

Future stage

Is Where upcoming Performers aged between 8 - 18 perform to show their talents to the local public.

In Recent years such performances

Primary school Punk Band, Mc, Freestyle Break Dancing, Grime, Hip hop, Indie, World Music, Rock Bands, Acoustic, Drum, Bag pipes, Rappers, Dancers and Juggling.

Bigwam Stage

It is classified at strawberry fair as the most mysterious.

It’s known for it’s Weirdness.

And Pure Music Explosiveness.

Acoustic Tent

Renowned for it’s Laid back Feel.

Local Performers trying to make it on the UK acoustic Scene.

Ents and Kids Area

Strawberry Fair is very proud of its amazing Kids Area. All of the attractions are free and they try to give the kids something new and fun every year. Here are just some of the amazing attractions.

Circus, Wii Games, Trampoline, Magic show, chilled out area for Families, Face Painting and Kids Cafe.

Green Area

Inspired by the Ethics at Glastonbury.

The stage continued to showcase both local and international acts featuring dance, dub,punk and folk. Many well known festival bands have played on the Green Area stage over the years including Tarantism, Seize The Day, 2000DS, Tragic Roundabout, Templeheadz, Keltrix, Flipron, Pink n’ Ruby, plus local DJ’s and Sound Systems and the occasional ranting poet!

Arts Area

Known for it’s Creativity.

Where Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Green Dynamic Space.

Film Festival

In Which Upcoming Directors, Actors, editors come along to showcase their work. In Which is based on low budget British films no longer than 20 minutes.

Strawberry World

In Which Around the World Music become showcased.

New to 2009.

Aim to broaden Musical Horizons to Strawberry Fair.

Great mix of DJ’s, Bands and Artists. The mix of genres throughout the day will include Ska, Samba, Soca, Rock-Steady, Afro-Cuban, Raga, Afrobeat, Marrabenta, Celtic, Cumbia, Salsa, Dub, Reggae, Roots, Mbalax and many other various types of world music.

Parade

Biggest Spectacle of the Day.

Theme for 2009 is Strawberry Nation.

It will be around the Fair for the first time Ever!

Blaggers Stage

All types of Talent including Clowns, Comedy Music, Poetry and Theatre.

Starts at 2 pm - 6 pm

BBC Headroom

The Headroom tent is a place to unwind your mind, where you can try positive ways to help you deal with life's ups and downs. This summer, BBC Headroom is hitting the road again, touring a number of festivals across the UK.

Artistic Policy

Free Entertainment

Biggest Free Festival in England.

Suitable for Families, Teenagers and Adults.