Neath Fair cancelled For Second Year
Event cancelled early because of pandemic uncertainty
Neath Fair has been cancelled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Organisers say the decision's been taken early because of the significant preparation needed to stage the event.
The street fair is usually held in the town centre on the second Tuesday of September each year.
In more recent years it has incorporated a funfair in Milland Road Car Park operated by the Showman's Guild.
Traders from around the UK and Europe flock to the town for the event, which is recognised as the fourth largest Chartered Street Trading Fair in the UK.
A Neath Port Talbot Council spokeswoman explained: "We realise the disappointment not having a Neath Fair 2021 will cause.
"But because of the uncertainty of what public safety restrictions may still be in place in September and the need for making meticulous forward plans for such an event, it will be impossible to organise a safe and successful fair this year but we hope Neath Fair will be around for future years for many generations to enjoy."