Silchester Village Fete and dog show

Silchester Fete, from humble beginnings, has grown and grown over the years. It has developed from a small event in 1959 held at the Old Rectory as a Church Fete, to a bustling and much larger community event, some 65 years later! The event is staged to raise funds for our beautiful 12th century church, St Mary the Virgin, at the edge of the Roman walls surrounding the earlier iron age settlement, and then Roman town of Calleva. 

 

St Mary the Virgin Church is a wonderful example of Middle Ages architecture boasting some significant historic features both inside and out. But equally important, it has been the home to a vibrant church community and still is today. Worship occurs there every Sunday and the building is open every day for private prayer, meditation or just a look around.

Silchester Fete now incorporates the hugely popular Dog Show with our doggy competitors travelling from as far away as Southampton and London. We have an amazing line up planned for a Classic Vehicle Show, and Silchester Village Market also joins in the fun, adding a little bit of retail therapy for fete goers! A number of other local charities will also be present on the day to fundraise for their own causes.

The organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributes to and supports this amazing fund-raising event.