The Best Vintage Events & Fairs 2024

Imagine stepping into a time machine and being transported back to the golden eras of the 1940s and 1950s, where swing music filled the air, flapper dresses swirled, and classic cars lined the streets. These fabulous events offer just that—a nostalgic journey into the past, allowing enthusiasts to relive the charm and exuberance of an era gone by .

                         The Jive Aces Big All Dayer swing jazz 1940 1950 vintage event live music big band jump jivin

The Jive All Dayer ,The Big Jive All-Dayer is The Jive Aces annual 12-hour jive-a-thon held in the Worthing Assembly Hall in Sussex, a beautiful art deco style building with a huge dance floor. Featuring five bands (The Jive Aces), several DJs plus vintage stalls, bar and food all day, this is the perfect event to swing off those winter blues! for info on this event Click Here You can also find myself and Mike trading at this event ..

 

                           The Spring collection Fair vintage shopping vintage fashion vintage collection 1940s 1950 vintage clothing

 

The Spring Collection fair

Fabulous collection of the best true vintage for the ultimate shopping experience brought to you by quality vintage dealers
plus entertainment from Brandon Shaw with his 1940s Radio Times show.
just £4 entry pay on the door
tea, coffee, food available plus a bar
large car park
Myself and Mike will be visiting this event NOT trading
For more info Click Here
                      Hemsby rock n Roll Weekender rocknroll swing dance vintage clothing vintage event live music live bands rockabilly
With top names and beautiful accommodation and facilities this is a not to missed event .. we would love to be able to trade at this event but due to high demand we remain on a waiting list for now guys n gals ..i know so many of you have asked for us to be here .. we will however be attending this for a dance and to do some shopping ourselves ;)
Info for this event is here 
As we move into Spring this event looks just fabulous Kellum Hall is a new event but bursting with original vintage homewares and clothing .. for more info click here 
       Kellum Hall Vintage Event 1920 1930 1940 1950 vintage clothing vintage music
A festival for all ages , with dance lessons, live music and classic cars just to list a few... check out the wonderful Vintage Nostalgia 
       The Vintage Nostalgia Show 1940s 1950s vintage event vintage fair vintage dancing live music big band learn to dance vintage event for children 
We move into June with dates TBC is an event that really knows how to throw a party ..bringing 30 live international live bands  ... with a packed dance floor and the best rockabilly top international DJs and a top line up of original and reproduction vintage stall holders .. As soon as we have a date we will edit this blog as myself and Mike will be trading this event .. we cannot wait to see you on the dance floor !! see info 
                            Rockabikly rave rockabilly rocknroll rocknroller big bands rockabilly stroll
We are looking forward to this one ... Downtown Jump#2 we traded at this event last year for its opening and it is even bigger this year ! and despite the weather last year we had a fabulous day .. DownTown Jump is organised by the wonderful Jive n Boogie .. ( who actually taught myself and Mike to dance )

Jive ‘n’ Boogie's Swing Jive Dance School is owned and run by David Lovegrove. David and his team organise vintage swing Jive classes and social Jive dance events in Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex... with outside and inside dance areas at this event  .. plus lots of quality repro brand including ..  Johnson Shoes .. and La Riveria just to name a few .. 

 

Summertime is in full Swing as we move to August for the amazing Retro Festival.. 

     Retro Festival summer festival weekender glamping camping family vintage festival

    Retro Festival RocknRomance Vintage 1940s 1950s vintage fashion stall vintage market 

Retro Festival is a three-day experience that takes place at Newbury Showground every year. The festival has become home to one of the largest vintage fairs in the UK and it’s certainly not one to miss, each year getting bigger and better so if you are at all into vintage style, music and dancing, then this weekend is perfect for you! there is something for the whole family here and is in it's 40th year .. you can find me and Mike at here in the Vintage Market located at the top by the Spitfire ... see you there xx

 

Absolutely buzzing to be at Twinwood Festival again this year !! the video below is our set up last year for our first trading at this fabulous event .. The history here at Twinwood is just fabulous ..  

 In addition to the vast array of live music, Twinwood Festival also hosts a large number of trader stalls, displays and museums, showcasing or selling all things vintage, from fashion and hairstyling, to arts and antiques, to motors and militaria. Read on for a rundown of the many excellent permanent displays and museums hosted at our historic Twinwood Airfield site, 

During WWII, Twinwood Airfield was a RAF training base. During this time, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra were based in nearby Bedford as a safer alternative to London, and Glenn Miller and his band members regularly used RAF Twinwood Airfield. On August 27th 1944, Glenn Miller performed a special concert at RAF Twinwood. It was the only outdoor concert he performed at a British base. Later that year, on December 15th 1944, Major Glenn Miller was due to leave England for France. He boarded a Norseman aircraft outside Twinwood Control Tower, and he was never seen again. This sparked a mystery that has fascinated the world ever since...  its a must see for sure ..

         Twinwood Festival Glenn Miller 1940s event vintage festival 1940s festival rocknromance live music vintage singers

there is just so much to do at this fabulous event that you actually forget about the outside world as it is now and feel part of a community whilst being here at Twinwood .. This event is just perfect for all the family ! for more info click here 

We look forward to seeing you - You can find us in the woody glade area :)

 

Next Stop Goodwood Revival .. an absolute favourite of mine ..always falling near my birthday, and this year will be my 10th visit ..  

                   Good Revival what i wore to Goodwood what to wear to revival vintage dress outfit idea fuss free vintage 1940s dress 1950s fashion

This event is not to be missed! attendees travel from all across the world to visit Revival.. you have to go to understand why..  here is a previous blog i had written on the ever amazing Goodwood Revival .. we will for for sure be in the crowds again this year ..

Stay Tuned For More Events  :) xx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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