Hull Fair returning in October
The fair was cancelled last year for the first time in decades due to the pandemic.
Hull Fair is set to go ahead in October - after it was cancelled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
It will be held between Friday 8th October and Saturday 16th October.
There'll be some special measures in place - with extra cleaning of rides and equipment and hand sanitiser for visitors - but organisers say all rides and stalls will be open as usual.
The fair was cancelled in 2020 for the first time in decades.
Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council said: “Hull Fair, along with all the city’s major events, was sorely missed last year so we’re delighted that it is able to return in 2021.
“I know we will all be looking forward to experiencing the exciting atmosphere and those familiar sights, sounds and smells.
“While the national changes to restrictions have made it possible for the fair to go ahead, we should remember Coronavirus is still in circulation and we should take the same precautions we do day-to-day.
“With that in mind, we will be advising visitors to the event to consider using alternative entrances into the fairground and visiting the fair mid-week when it is usually quieter”.
Cllr Hester Bridges, Deputy Leader and Chair of Hull Health and Wellbeing Board, said: “While safety precautions are no longer mandatory, all those involved in organising the fair including the council, Showman’s Guild, partners and contractors have pledged to take additional precautions wherever possible, including additional cleansing regimes on rides and equipment.
“Hand sanitiser will be available for visitors, and all Hull City Council events staff will be encouraged to wear face masks to protect each other.
“In the run-up to the fair, we will continue to run pop-up vaccination and no-symptom testing clinics, focussing on areas where uptake is lower. Community is at the heart of the fair and by taking all the precautions we can, we’re able to protect each other. We must think about those who are more vulnerable to the virus, who we may not see at the fair, but will stop and talk to in the shop, or have a cup of tea with in the days after”.