The bi-annual Badby Fayre has now been incorporated into the annual Badby Scarecrow Festival held on the second weekend in September. It’s aim is to raise funds for the maintenance of St. Mary’s Church and to provide an opportunity for the village community to get together for an enjoyable event.
The Scarecrows start appearing on the Friday and are on display around the village until Sunday evening. The 2025 theme is “My Favourite Hobby”and ideas of ways to make your scarecrows can be found on-line and this is an example. Sorry about the YouTube advert! We want to see lots this year – 5 scarecrows per road should give us 65! Which road will have the most? Entry forms will be available later.
Sunday afternoon is ‘Fayre’ time with stalls and games on The Green. As in 2024, tea and home made cakes will be on sale in the village hall, not the church in 2025 . Craft etc stall holders who would like to attend are welcome to contact Jim for more information on 07717 414664.
Then of course The Green will also host the popular Fun Dog Show. The classes this year will be:
BADBY FUN DOG SHOW 2025 CLASSES
- Most Gorgeous Puppy (under 12 months)
- Loveliest Lady Dog
- Most Fabulous Fella Dog
- Dog with Waggiest Tail
- Gorgeous Golden Oldie (7 & over)
- Best Simple Obedience (Sit, down, stay)
- Best junior Handler (Under 12)
- Best Dog trick
- Best Biscuit catcher
- Dog judge would most like to take home.
In the past the ‘White Elephant’ stall has raised much money. The challenge is to find people who are prepared to organise and run such a stall. If you are, please contact Frances Williams on 07717 337048 as soon as possible!
Updated 2 June 2025 GP