Fairground Drawings by Steve Smith

Drawing No 130: Yarm Fair 2026. It can be traced back to the early 13th century, when King John granted the town of Yarm a charter in 1207. This royal decree allowed a market to be held every week & crucially, for an annual fair each October. #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith

On a damp blustery day.... As we can't get out, I thought I would start the High Street of of a recent Fair that I have visited, where do you think this is ? #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith #future4fairgrounds #artist #funfair #fairgroundart

Great day out yesterday at my second favourite travelling Fun Fair's with hubby yesterday and what a great day it was.. Fabulous model show.. Well organised and lots of showmen, visitors and enthusiasts come up to me complimenting my art, thanks so much all of you.

Drawing No 127: Winsford Salt Fair September 26. Now on this site Church Street for a fourth year, after a lot of tweaking, the Fair was the most successful to date. The second lower car park was secured after a loss last year following careful negotiation.

Drawing No 126: Sky Glow, Tabley Showground, Cheshire August 2026. Lessee David Rowland presented this Fair and was very North compared to his usual run of Fairs in the very South of England.

Drawing No 125: Nottingham Goose Fair 1986. I'm releasing this drawing ahead of my visit to Goose Fair model show 26. This is probably my favourite piece of Fairground art to date.This was the only surviving piece of Art that survived when all my art was stolen over 30 years ago

Drawing No: 123 - Now in year number 4, the fair grows every year, now with 13 big rides. The New Brighton Summer Festival 2026 is held on the dips of the promonade, one day this event has the potential to reach the size of the former huge Fun Fair of the Wirral Show....

Drawing No 122: Boston May Fair 2026 Lincolnshire,UK, is one of England’s oldest, dating back over 900 years.The fair began around 1125, with stalls set up by monks in the St. Botolph’s churchyard,becoming a major trading point for wool. Its formal royal charter granted in 1218.

Drawing No 121 - Knutsford Royal May Day 2026:The Lancashire, Cheshire & North Wales Section of the Showmens Guild of Great Britain's - Premier travelling Fun Fair & one of my favourite fairs. Debuting this year: Tom Matthews - '80m Drop Tower' #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith – at Knutsford, England

I will be drawing this travelling Fun Fair next.. Boston -Lincolnshire, after Knutsford Royal May Day Funfair 2026.... Including Dane Crows Exciter that I filmed their on Saturday... Copies will be available... #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith

Drawing No 121: Coming soon.. I am scaling up my drawing of Knutsford Royal May Day this year from size A3 to A2, This will allow me to accommodate the mighty 'Skyfall Drop Tower' of Tom Mathew's (At 80 meters, one of the tallest rides in the UK) #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith – at Knutsford, England

Drawing No 120: Wrexham Spring Fair 2026, Waterworld Car Park presented by Simons Funfairs: A family that in Wrexham go back over 150 years. Simons Funfair originally travelled with pony-powered rides and now provides modern attractions. #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith

Drawing No 119: Wisbech Mart, March 2026. The fair moved to the Church Terrace street car park in February 2025. The move from the long standing Chapel Road car park was initiated following a change in lease terms with the National Trust #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith #funfair

Drawing No 118: Stamford Mid Lent 2026. The 'Mid Lent Fair' is held on the town centre streets & opens the week that follows mothering Sunday, with the fair moving onto Grantham for their 'Mid Lent Fair' at the close of business Saturday. #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith

All set up for our second Model Show of the year..... Looking forward to seeing any of you who are popping along today #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith #future4fairgrounds #funfair #art #artist – at Warrington, England

All ready and set up at Stamford Model Show for the first time with my drawings, come and say hello if your in town. #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith #future4fairgrounds

Drawing No: 117 Funderworld Stoke on Trent Feb/March 26. Darren Matthews is a prominent UK-based showman & fairground ride owner known for bringing high-thrill attractions to major UK traveling funfairs, specifically. Funderworld Theme Park which he took over in 2017.

Drawing No 116: Preston Fishergate Shopping Centre Car Park. Cowies Fun Fair's are a North West of England based travelling Fun Fair business & over recent years have successfully opened at Fishergate Car Park as part of their annual run of Fairs. #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith

Drawing No: 115 Bury Fair (Foundry Street Car Park). Held in Feb this year. The Fair is historically known by Showmen as Bury March Fair. The Fair has been held on many sites within the town over the years. #fairgrounddrawingsbystevesmith

Drawing No: 114 Heaton Park Valentines Fair, Prestwich, Manchester. Presented by local showman Carousel Fun Fairs of the Lancashire Cheshire and North Wales Section of the Showmens Guild. One of many Valentines and start of season Fun Fairs that take place now.