Autumn Fayre

Come along for a community event filled with fun activities for everyone!

To celebrate Apple Day and all things Autumn, we invite you to join us for our annual Autumn Fayre, a community event for all. Save the date: Saturday the 17th of October 2026. We’ve planned a day full of fun!

Add your apples to the community basket for juicing in our traditional apple presser, for a discount on a bottle of juice. Don’t worry if you don’t have an apple tree, we’ll have plenty! About 1.5 kilos of apples will give you 500ml of apple juice.

Families can enjoy a range of activities from pumpkin crafts with our community growing team to  nature crafts and activities with the Lifelong Learning team and creating your own willow fish on a rod with Ellie from Wood Wool Willow. If you are feeling competitive you can challenge others to a conker competition.

If you’re looking for a learning experience, join internationally regarded botanist, Dr Mark Spencer for a fungi walk on Barnes Common or explore the wonderful world of weeds and healing hedgerows with botanist and folklorist Roy Vickery.

Entry to the Fayre is free, while tickets to activities and walks are available on Eventbrite and on the day. Book in advance as popular events may sell out.

If bugs are your thing, visit the stall of famed entomologist Richard ‘Bugman’ Jones who will be back to host bug hunts.

Local organisations the Mortlake Community Association will have crafts for children and the AfC’s YES bus will be visiting with activities for children and young people.

If you’re already thinking about shopping for the festive season, the sustainable marketplace is returning where you can support local independent businesses selling art, candles, soaps, cookies and more.

If you’ve worked up an appetite, you can purchase pizza from The Dough Shack who will be returning this year. We will be selling refreshments throughout the day and home baked cakes at our cake stall. Lots more to see and do on the day.

Entry to the Fayre is free, but please do register on Eventbrite so we know you are coming. Some activities are ticketed – please book on Eventbrite.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. If you decide to bring your dog, please keep them on a short lead. Dogs are not allowed on ticketed walks and activities (except guide dogs).

Meet for all activities near the Pavilion at the Vine Road Recreation Ground.

Page last updated: 26th August 2026

Autumn Fayre

Come along for a community event filled with fun activities for everyone!

To celebrate Apple Day and all things Autumn, we invite you to join us for our annual Autumn Fayre, a community event for all. Save the date: Saturday the 17th of October 2026. We’ve planned a day full of fun!

Add your apples to the community basket for juicing in our traditional apple presser, for a discount on a bottle of juice. Don’t worry if you don’t have an apple tree, we’ll have plenty! About 1.5 kilos of apples will give you 500ml of apple juice.

Families can enjoy a range of activities from pumpkin crafts with our community growing team to  nature crafts and activities with the Lifelong Learning team and creating your own willow fish on a rod with Ellie from Wood Wool Willow. If you are feeling competitive you can challenge others to a conker competition.

If you’re looking for a learning experience, join internationally regarded botanist, Dr Mark Spencer for a fungi walk on Barnes Common or explore the wonderful world of weeds and healing hedgerows with botanist and folklorist Roy Vickery.

Entry to the Fayre is free, while tickets to activities and walks are available on Eventbrite and on the day. Book in advance as popular events may sell out.

If bugs are your thing, visit the stall of famed entomologist Richard ‘Bugman’ Jones who will be back to host bug hunts.

Local organisations the Mortlake Community Association will have crafts for children and the AfC’s YES bus will be visiting with activities for children and young people.

If you’re already thinking about shopping for the festive season, the sustainable marketplace is returning where you can support local independent businesses selling art, candles, soaps, cookies and more.

If you’ve worked up an appetite, you can purchase pizza from The Dough Shack who will be returning this year. We will be selling refreshments throughout the day and home baked cakes at our cake stall. Lots more to see and do on the day.

Entry to the Fayre is free, but please do register on Eventbrite so we know you are coming. Some activities are ticketed – please book on Eventbrite.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. If you decide to bring your dog, please keep them on a short lead. Dogs are not allowed on ticketed walks and activities (except guide dogs).

Meet for all activities near the Pavilion at the Vine Road Recreation Ground.

Page last updated: 26th August 2026