St Petroc was a 6th Century Cornish saint, who founded Padstow and Bodmin. He was also the unofficial Saint of Somerset.

The first St Petroc’s Fayre took place in Shepton Beauchamp on the 24th June 1138. This annual fayre lasted for 3 days – one day for wool trade, the second for trade of produce and the third day was for merriment.

The tradition of an annual St Petroc’s Fayre was started by the Beauchamp family and lasted for 300 years, fizzling out after the Reformation.

We are re-creating the merriment element of this Fayre in 2009 over two days for your enjoyment and hope that you can join in on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July

• 2pm Opening Annual Church Fete with Country dancing by the school children
• 2.30pm Dog show – sponsored by Meade Farm Boarding Kennels and judged by Minster Veterinary Surgery, Entry forms will be available soon in Shepton Stores
• Refreshments will be served
• Numerous stalls to include a plant/garden stall, cards, jewellery, books, cakes, tombola and a bottle stall!
• There will be face painting and games for the children, bell-ringing, crockery smashing, ice-creams, raffle
• and lots more!
• 4pm The fete will close with a “Tower tumble” from the church tower!Buy your pack from Shepton Stores

Set out tables and chairs in the Shambles – any muscle power gratefully received on the day!

• 6-8 pm Jazz Band, SUNSET CAFE STOMPERS playing outside the Duke of York
• 8-9 pm LINE DANCING in the Shambles with Tracy
• 9-11 pm Live Band “IRONIC” playing outside The Duke of York
• 10:30 pm Chinese lighting “experience” (weather permitting!)
• 11:00 pm Short display of Fireworks over the Shambles

Tables for the Street Party are now on sale in Shepton Stores at a price of £8 per table of 6 and £12 per table of 10. Tables will be sold on a strictly first come, first served basis

If you don’t want to buy a table, or you miss out on getting yours in time, just bring your own table and chairs along on the evening and set up along Church Street!

• Andy Winter will be doing a hog roast, sausages and burgers
• In addition to St Petroc’s Ale, Paul & Hayley at The Duke of York will be doing pizzas and kebabs
• Or why not bring along your own picnic?
• Toilet facilities will be available in the Village Hall
• Rubbish bins will be provided for your convenience in the Shambles
• This year's Good weather to be arranged by Rev. Geoff Wade!

• 9am - Noon Car Boot Sale
• Proceeds towards Lethbridge Memorial Recreation Field Fund