Countryman Fairs

Kelmarsh Country Fair - Traditional Rural Crafts

A Craftsman carving a design into a stick

The Kelmarsh Country Fair is a true celebration of the countryside, and at Countryman Fairs we take pride in showcasing our rural heritage. Alongside the Worlds foremost field sport competitions you will find ancient country crafts still being practices by highly skill craftsmen.

A wide range of traditional crafts are demonstrated including rope working, forging, hurdle making, trug making, stick making, net making and much more. Each craftsman is on hand to offer their expertise and they are more than happy for you to learn from the vast knowledge they have accumulated. Our traditional rural crafts displays include:

  • Master Longnetsman Brian Brinded
  • Rope Worker John Kemp
  • MSC Wood Products
  • Wood Turners
  • British Stickmakers Guild
  • Dave Hornbrook Taxidermy
  • Geoff Knights Walking Sticks
  • Underwood Crafts bodger & hurdle maker

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