Bucks Bear Diary 2026

The Bucks Bear can't wait to be back on the road this year with Perrys, Aylesbury, visiting as many fetes and events in the County as possible. 

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Where will the Bucks Bear be visiting this year?

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  Aylesbury Parklife

  Saturday 29 August, 12 - 9.40pm. Vale Park. An entire day of continuous live music and family entertainment – with bands, lots of free family fun, including the big tent, a community involvement area and market stalls. Refreshments are available to purchase.

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  Winslow Show

  Join us for a fantastic day of family fun and traditional country entertainment as we raise funds for local charities at this year’s Winslow Show. Throughout the day there will be live bands, children’s funfair and entertainer, livestock displays, BBQ, Pub in the Park, vintage vehicle display and pedigree and novelty dog show.
  
  Visit over 60 charity and commercial stalls, including: plants; homemade produce; tombola; fairground games; books and gifts. In the Markers’ Market talented local artists and artisans will exhibit a wide range of beautifully hand-crafted gifts.

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  Emmetts Genies Year in a Day (private event)

  For critically/terminally ill children and their families, packing a full year of celebrations—including Valentine’s, Easter, Summer, Halloween, and Christmas—into a single, magical weekend to create lasting memories.

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  Walk for Parkinsons at Wendover Woods

  By walking together, we can fund better care for everyone with Parkinson’s. Whether you come on your own or with friends and family, you'll be joining a community of people who understand what you're going through.
  
  Take your first step and help fund life-changing support.

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  Ava'bury Festival

  Saturday 26 September. Join us for an afternoon of live music, street food, stalls, fair rides, and family fun!

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  Festival of Lights

  Our Festival of Lights celebration offers a full programme of activities at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury on Sunday 27th September 2026, 12pm - 8pm
  Inspired by Diwali, this festival celebrates the delights of our multi-cultural community and everyone is welcome. We want to delight your senses with a joyous celebration. What better excuse to dust off your dancing shoes, open your mind and meet your Aylesbury neighbours?

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  Aston Lights

  17 October 2026, 5 - 8pm, Aston Clinton School
  
  Bring the whole family for a dazzling evening of colour and wonder at our spectacular Laser Light Show! Experience a mesmerizing blend of vibrant lights, captivating music, and enchanting visuals that will leave you in awe. We’ll also have a range of food trucks, amusements and a bar available. Don't miss out on the magic—come and see the night come alive with brilliant lasers dancing across the sky!
  
  This year we have managed to secure the amazing Elastic Cats so make sure not to miss them!

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  Spooky Bingo for Wheel Power

  30 October - 7pm - 9.30pm
  Join us at Stoke Mandeville Stadium for an evening of spooky bingo in aid of WheelPower!
  With books on sale from 6:15pm and eyes down from 7pm come along with friends, family, colleagues or on your own for what is sure to be a spooktacular evening of bingo and other Halloween themed games. With prizes for the best fancy dress and decorated table, there will be something for everyone.
  
  £10 for 6 games of prize bingo plus 2 cash flyers!

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  Thomley Reduced Noise Fireworks Display

  24 October
  All our welcome to join us at Thomley for our reduced sound firework display. Carefully selected fireworks that are amazing to watch but with less noise than most displays.

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  Thomley Trunk or Treat

  31 October 2026
  Join us this Halloween for Thomley's version of 'trick or treat'. Decorate the boot of your car and take a trip around all of the other trunks, in a safe and familiar setting. With other activities on the night plus hot food and drink served in the cafe throughout. Don't forget to attend the spooky story around the firepit.

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  Thomley Christmas Fair & Lights Trail

  5 - 6 December
  More details to follow soon.

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  Christmas on the Cobbles

  22 November 2026 - 12pm - 6pm
  A day filled with festive family fun, games, crafts, activities and entertainers, includes fun fair rides for children in Kingsbury. 5pm will see the start of an illuminated parade, featuring a range of local groups and organisations as well as professional entertainers and of course the “big man” himself, Father Christmas. The parade will finish with the counting down to the switch on of the town’s Christmas lights and a firework display for the entire family to enjoy.

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  Princes Risborough Christmas Lights Switch On

  Saturday, 28th November 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Princes Risborough High Street

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