Wheelie Fun Day 2026

Saturday 4th July 2026 10:00am — 10:00pm

Location: Somersham Playing Field - parking at the Village Hall

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WHEELIE FUN DAY 2026 - SATURDAY 4th JULY 2026 - we look forward to seeing you all - FREE ENTRY! It's all loads of Family Fun!!
WHEELIE FUN DAY is a large traditional village fête held on Somersham playing field in Suffolk, we welcome young, old and families - activities and attractions include: Live music + entertainment on our stage all day, classic + cherished vehicle show and all sorts of wheel-power…..cycle speedway, bicycles and motorcycles, skateboarding… plus Suffolk Punch horses, birds of prey, a marketplace of local + trade stalls, plus choices for hot + cold food, three bars, fête games, children’s and family entertainment and a Grand Raffle.
Don't Miss the Wheelie Warm-Up Acts!
:: Special Fundraising Quiz at the Duke of Marlborough - Thursday 18th June, 7:30pm - fun, fun, FUN! Gather a team of up to 6, booking a table is strongly advised (entry £2 per person)  venue: Duke of Marlborough - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR OUR QUIZ!
:: Somersham Open Darts Tournament and Raffle - Saturday 27th June, 10am-6pm - over the years, this fabulous event has raised thousands for the S&DCA's 'WHEELIE FUN DAY'. Loads of players enter each year (female, male, all ages) and if you don't enter - it's a great day out at the Duke, full of fun and Darts-drama! Join friends and family...meet friends you haven't made yet!.......and there's also a Raffle with LOADS of fabulous prizes, don't forget to buy your tickets! - venue: Duke of Marlborough
Further details: https://somershamsuffolk-pc.gov.uk/whats-on/somersham-open-darts-tournament-and-raffle-27th-june/?date=2026-06-27
:: Wheelie Grand Raffle - not-to-be-missed! Last year's prizes included family day tickets & vouchers to Jimmy's Farm, Crown Pools, Baylham Rare Breeds Farm, Regal Cinema, Jump In, Orwell River Cruises, Go Frolic!, New Wolsey Theatre and….. champagne! BUY YOUR TICKETS, sold on the day from the Grand Raffle HQ at the community pavilion. Draw held on our entertainment stage, during the afternoon of Wheelie Fun Day.

SATURDAY 4th JULY 2026

:: FREE VEHICLE SHOW | Classic Cars & Motorbikes | Retro, Modified & Performance Cars | Awards & Prizes | Tractors & Off-Roaders / 4x4s | Norfolk & Suffolk 4x4 Response | Auto Jumble Stall |

:: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | on stage from 11:30am to 10pm  |
-----30 min Sets-----
11:30 - Pluck and Squeeze
12:00 - Sarah Beth of The Three Chordettes
12:30 - Fox Academy Dance School, Stowmarket
13:00 - Hadleigh Community Choir
13:30 - Matt Whitton
14:00 - The Frestonians
14:30 - Phil Eden
15:00 - The Common Chords
-----Hour Sets-----
15:30 - Under The Bridge
16:30 - Interlude for Grand Raffle Draw and Vehicle Awards
17:00 - Jess Davey (Band)
18:00 - Caution Horses
19:00 - Random Pieces
20:00 - Epix
21:00 - Jax&Co
22:00 - End

:: ATTRACTIONS | Skateboard Coaching | Cycle Speedway Tournament | Suffolk Punch horses (John Latham, Little Blakenham, Suffolk) | Wheelwright (Gus Kitson, Sibton, Suffolk) | Harrier Hawk Falconry Display (Jamie the Hawkman) |

:: FOOD AND DRINK | German Swing Grill | Yellow Street Food Bus | Mexican Street Food | Barista coffee & Other Hot Drinks | Pick-n-Mix | Ice-Cream Van & Donut Stall | Homemade Cakes | Cider | Local Real Ales from the Barrel | Soft Drinks Bar | The Duke of Marlborough Cocktails & Wine Bar |

:: FAMILY FUN | Grand Raffle & Tombolas | Play Area | Face Painting | Hoopla & other Fête Games | Tennis Courts | Bric-a-brac | Bookstalls | Jewellery, Craft and other market stalls | Wool-spinning demonstration | and much more!

:: FÊTE GAMES | Splat the Rat | Hoopla |Tin Can Alley | Quoits | Teddy Ball | Yellow and Red Ball | Lolly Luck | Sponge Race | Balance Ball | Spelling Game |

:: WHEELIE GRAND RAFFLE | not-to-be-missed! Last year's prizes included family day tickets & vouchers to Jimmy's Farm, Crown Pools, Baylham Rare Breeds Farm, Regal Cinema, Jump In, Orwell River Cruises, Go Frolic!, New Wolsey Theatre and….. champagne! 
BUY YOUR TICKETS, sold on the day from the Grand Raffle HQ at the Community Pavilion.
Draw to be held circa 16:30 at our entertainment stage, during the afternoon of Wheelie Fun Day.

:: OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS AND FUNDERS
Ashworth Financial | Bacton Transport | Binder Ltd | Cory Brothers | NFU Mutual Lavenham | Palmer Fencing | Somersham Parish Council | Tubeway | Turners Blinds, Awnings and Shutters |Vitavia Greenhouses |

Please use the contacts below to participate or volunteer, you're very welcome!

:: Join our cherished-vehicle show, to display vehicles (or anything with wheels!) - Adam - 07963 763247 - swfd@autoanimals.co.uk

:: Run your own stall at the Wheelie Marketplace - Jennie - 07931 857471 - jenniehutchinson@hotmail.co.uk

:: Perform on our stage - message Craig on our "Wheelie Fun Day" Facebook - Find us on Facebook

:: To help in any way or for general enquiries - Terry Fordham, Co-ordinator - and Chair, Somersham & District Community Association - registered as a Charity No. 304816
Mobile: 07733 226898
Email: wheelieenquiries@btinternet.com 
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