The village of Corby Glen in Lincolnshire is the setting for Britain's oldest sheep fair held every October since 1238.
The weekend is focused firmly on providing family fun for all ages.
Beginning on Friday evening the village roads are closed to traffic so that stalls, stages and attractions can be erected.
The event provides free entertainment throughout the village and throughout the weekend for villagers and visitors alike. Money is raised both by local organisations and the Sheep Fair Association in order to perpetuate the event and raise money for good causes.
Organisers have planned a full programme of activities over the weekend of 3rd & 4th October 2009 and hope to involve as many people as possible in the various events; both from the village and visitors alike.

For those that like to get involved... this year the 771st annual Corby Glen Sheep Fair and Village Festival plans include the following:
Clay Pigeon Shoot
Pet show
Dog Show
Sponsored horse ride
Fun Run
Tug of War competition
Junior Football Competition
Village Talent Show

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...and for those that don't the following include some of the attractions and entertainments that will be appearing in Corby Glen throughout the weekend:-

Sheep racing (human sheep!) & terrier racing
Fun Fair
Children's Entertainers
Market Stalls
Morris Dancers
Dancing Displays
Village Parade, with a marching samba band
Scarecrow Competition
Traditional Fun Fair
Street Market
Craft Market

Samba Band
Folk Band

Steam vehicles display
Birds of Prey
Vintage cars