The Costessey Fete will return bigger and better than ever this spring as it relocates to a new home. 

The event, last held in 2022, has moved from Longwater Lane Park to the Norfolk Showground and the organiser is Gary Blundell.

This is all you need to know ahead of the Costessey Fete 2024.

What are the dates and opening times?

The Costessey Fete will take place at the Norfolk Showground (Dereham Road, New Costessey, NR5 0TT) over the weekend of May 18 and 19 2024.

The opening times are 10am to 10.30pm on Saturday and 10am to 8pm on Sunday (end times are approximate). 

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Norwich Evening News: The fairground at a previous Costessey Fete Picture: NewsquestThe fairground at a previous Costessey Fete Picture: Newsquest (Image: Archant)

What can I expect at the Costessey Fete?

There will be so much to see and do, including 200 craft and charity stalls, live music, a bar and food village, a funfair, inflatables, a miniature railway, military displays, life-sized dinosaurs, birds of prey, laser shooting, wrestling, a fun dog show and fireworks.

Visit costesseyfete.co.uk to see all the exhibitors. 

When is the fireworks display?

The fireworks display will take place at approximately 10pm on Saturday.

Norwich Evening News: A family enjoying the Costessey Fete in 2022 over the jubilee weekend Picture: NewsquestA family enjoying the Costessey Fete in 2022 over the jubilee weekend Picture: Newsquest (Image: Archant) 

Can I bring my own food and drink?

Venue policy means you can't bring your own food into the venue, though some snacks and baby food are permitted. 

However, you can come and go as much as you like - just get a hand stamp on your way out.

Water bottles and cans of soft drink are allowed but you can't bring alcohol. 

There will be water refill points around the site. 

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Norwich Evening News: There will be various craft and charity stalls at the event Picture: NewsquestThere will be various craft and charity stalls at the event Picture: Newsquest (Image: Archant)

Is there parking?

Yes, there is plenty of free parking at the Norfolk Showground. 

Is there disabled access?

Yes, the whole site is accessible and there is disabled parking at the front of the car park. 

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, dogs are allowed on leads. 

How can I buy tickets? 

Tickets cost £2pp (under 5s go free) payable by cash or card on the gate only.