Bucks Bear Diary 2026

The Bucks Bear can't wait to be back on the road this year with Perrys, Aylesbury, visiting as many fetes and events in the County as possible. 

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Where will the Bucks Bear be visiting this year?

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  Turnfurlong Junior School Fayre

  Join us for lots of fun for the family. Incredible raffle prizes, soak the teacher, inflatable village, BBQ, live music, your favourite stalls and performances

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  Festival of Archaeology

  Join us for family friendly crafts and activities: excavate our mini dig pit, help reassemble a Roman bowl, make a coin rubbing to take home and more!
  Exclusive Tours
  Join our very own Keeper of Archaeology on an exclusive tour of our major exhibition The SAXONS: Three lives. Three burial sites. Three extraordinary stories. Discover more about this immersive exhibition, how the Saxons lived, fought, believed and were remembered over 1,300 years ago. Tours will take place at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm, please register for these at reception on arrival to secure a place.

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  Crendon Fest

  Crendon Fest is a vibrant, family-friendly festival taking place on Saturday, 18th July 2026, from 1pm, at The Rec in Long Crendon. The event celebrates the spirit of community through a dynamic mix of live music, children’s entertainment, local food & drink vendors, craft stalls, and traditional village fete games.

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  Calvert Fest

  Saturday 18 July. Family event in Calvert Green with bands, local ales, family entertainment, bouncy castle, and food vans

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  Lynx Gym Fundraiser Summer Fete

  19th July - 11am - 4pm, Waddesdon Hall
  Join us for a fantastic day of fun, games and activities, refreshments and community spirit. We can't wait to see all our gymnasts, families, friends and supporters here.

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  The Great Dragon Adventure at Discover Bucks Museum

  Launch Day 25 July, 10am - 5pm
  Track the dragon. Complete the quest. Reclaim the treasure.
  Set off on a thrilling Dragon Quest this summer at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury and turn your museum visit into an unforgettable family adventure.
  
  Children will love tracking the dragon, having fun with the hands-on challenges and exploring the Museum. Best of all, The Great Dragon Adventure is included with your Museum or Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery entry, so gather your team, follow the clues, and see if you have what it takes to complete the quest.

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  Aston Abbotts Village Fete

  The Aston Abbotts Village Fete will be held on Saturday 25th 2026 from 12pm til' 4pm. This year the event is bigger and better than ever with live music, BBQ, Morris Dancers, arts & crafts, dog show, cream teas and lots and lots of fun and games for all the family. Free Entry and amazing raffle prizes to be won!

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  Cancer Research Relay for Life Aylesbury

  Saturday 25 July, from 12pm (24 hour event). Relay For Life celebrates the power of community fundraising in the fight to beat cancer. Teams of friends, families and colleagues fundraise for research to save and improve lives, then unite as a community at an event to honour everyone affected by cancer and celebrate the progress we’re making to beat it.

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  Windmillfest

  We will be once again offering you 5 hours of pure family fun!
  Inflatables
  Children’s entertainment
  Live music!
  Face painting, hair braiding
  Funfair rides
  Food and drink stalls
  Gazebo area
  Bar

• 
  Animal Antiks Country Fair

  30 July, 10am - 2pm. Animal Antiks, Manor Farm, St Johns Ln, North Marston, Buckingham
  This will be a fun, family-friendly community event bringing together local people, small businesses, stallholders, supporters, families, learners, staff, volunteers and, of course, our wonderful animals.

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  Bearbrook 10k Race & Kids Colour Run

  Alongside the Bearbrook 10K, the Aylesbury Colour Run will return in a rainbow cloud at 9.30am on Sunday 2nd August. Once the 10k sets off – it’s on with the colour run for anyone aged 14 and under. Adults are able to join to accompany those under 6 years old. The route is approx. 1 mile which includes 2 laps of the course. For those under 6 years, there will only be one lap 0.5 mile of the route.

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  Summer Fest

  2 August - 12noon onward. Jansel Square, Bedgrove, Aylesbury.
  Charity festival with all proceeds going to the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Stalls, music, food, cocktails, childrens rides and live music.

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  Wendover Picnic in the Park

  Saturday 8 August, 12 - 5pm. Hampden Meadow. Join us for an afternoon of summer fun at Wendover’s much-loved community picnic - a free event for all ages, packed with entertainment, tasty treats, and activities for the whole family.
  
  Delicious Food & Drink – A variety of street food and refreshments to enjoy.
  Live Music – Sit back and relax to live performances from local groups
  Market Stalls – Shop from talented local makers, crafters, and small businesses.
  Community Stalls & Games – Fun activities in support of local groups and charities.
  Inflatables – Bouncy castles and more for plenty of fun and laughter
  Dog Show – A popular highlight of the day

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  Aylesbury Parklife

  Saturday 29 August, 12 - 9.40pm. Vale Park. An entire day of continuous live music and family entertainment – with bands, lots of free family fun, including the big tent, a community involvement area and market stalls. Refreshments are available to purchase.

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  Emmetts Genies Year in a Day (private event)

  For critically/terminally ill children and their families, packing a full year of celebrations—including Valentine’s, Easter, Summer, Halloween, and Christmas—into a single, magical weekend to create lasting memories.

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  Ava'bury Festival

  Saturday 26 September. Join us for an afternoon of live music, street food, stalls, fair rides, and family fun!

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