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Baldock events

Several events take place in Baldock throughout the year. The largest two are the Festival and the Charter Fair.

Baldock Festival

The Festival started in 1983 takes place on the 1st weekend in May and consists of numerous event throughout the town, culminating in the Medieval Street Fair on the second and final weekend.

In parallel, the Beer Festival takes place during the 1st weekend.

Baldock Charter Fair

The Charter Fair dates back to 1199, when King John granted to the Templars the right of holding a yearly fair at Baldock on St. Matthew's Day and for four days. ^[1] This would mean the original fair was held on 21–25 September, but with the Calendar reform of 1752 the date is now 2nd, 3rd and 4th of October. Today the principle part of the fair is a visiting Amusement Fair which sets up in the High Street.

^ William Page (editor) (1912). "Parishes: Baldock". A History of the County of Hertford: volume 3. British History Online. Retrieved 26 March 2010. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)

[1] William Page (editor) (1912). "Parishes: Baldock". A History of the County of Hertford: volume 3. British History Online. Retrieved 26 March 2010. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)

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