Stow Fair

Stow Fair was a historic annual gathering held in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It functioned as a major marketplace where farmers, traders, and craftsmen came together to buy and sell livestock, goods, and produce. The fair also included entertainment, competitions, and socializing, serving as a significant regional event. Typically held over several days, Stow Fair played an important role in local commerce and community life before gradually declining in the 19th century, with its trading activities replaced by modern markets and fairs.