Events
2026 Events
Premier and competition launch 25 March 4.30pm to 5.30pm Central Cinema Fakenham tickets £5 Limited number of VIP tickets also available - contact richard@activefakenham.org.uk
Our cardboard raft race is a fun family event. We are looking for some exciting and colourful boats, so why not give it a go? You must pre-book for this event. It is run in partnership with Wensum Ospreys canoe club., you can learn more about them by clicking here . Free to enter We have limited spaces so please book early. The course is about 100 metres in total. Entry form as PDF HERE or as WORD Doc HERE Rules and guidence HERE Prizes and categories 1. 1st, 2nd,3rd fastest to complete the course 2 . Most spectacular sinking 3. Best fancy dress –raft and crew ✿ ☀ ♫
Fakenham Hat Walk time and date tbc
Join us for the Giant Duck Race Active Fakenham, in partnership the Fakenham and District Rotary Club, is thrilled to be putting on this event. Join us to watch these ducks. Why your business should join in We hope your business decides to support this community project. We will aim to make the event as much fun as possible and encourage participation and attendance. We will also help promote your duck (and therefore your business). Any money raised will go towards community events in Fakenham and a contribution is also being made to Fakenham First Focus. We will aim to do this by: • listing entries on our website • posting on social media (we do Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) • distributing press and media releases • the event will be photographed and filmed (tbc) and these will be available to you as well as shared on social media and websites - we will arrange a photo shoot at the Bridge in Goggs Mill Road at Goggs Mill Bridge prior to the event. This will go in the local paper. Winners prizes include 1. First Prize TBC 2. A bottle of Champagne For more information and to download the entry form as a PDF HERE or as a WORD Doc HERE Active Fakenham would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring a duck in the 2022 Corporate Duck Race. Any funds raised will go to local events and local charities Aldiss Butcher Andrews Solicitors Carben Construction Dempsey Heating Des Cooper Hairdressers Eastern Daily Press Fakenham & District Rotary Club Fakenham and Wells Times Fakenham Garden Centre Fakenham Infant School Fakenham Junior School First Focus GJL animal feeds Grove Veterinary hospital and clinics H Banham Ltd Hayes and Storr Larking Gowan M D Williamson Carpets Ltd Nod Butcher and Son Original Factory Shop Ploegor UK Soil Fertility Services? Sports & Fitness Centre Stephenson Smart ✿ ☀ ♫
Photos of the 2025 event are here Fakenham Riverside Community Day Sunday 21st June 2026, 10.00am to 3.00pm Goggs Mill Road (in the field by the bridge) Please note the road will be closed to traffic for this event There is no parking or toilets on the site. Parking in Olivet Way (10 min walk) . Toilets 510minute walk. Through the day Food and stalls Cakes, Tea and Food Bouncy Castles Free Face painting (optional donation) Fakenham Country markets homemade cakes and sandwiches etc. Fakenham Osprey Canoe Club Rotary Club of Fakenham & District Solar Scoops Locally made Norfolk ice cream served the environmentally friendly way Stalls from local schools and community groups Hog Roast and vegatarian food First Aid Great Fakenham D UCK RACE Cardboard R AFT RACES Giant Sponsored DUCK RACE Active Fakenham is supporting Fakenham First Focus and local schools with this event Anyone interested in having a stall or offering to help with the event should contact us HERE We would like to thank the Fakenham & District Roaty Club for thei Support for this event.
The Great Fakenham Duck Race is a free event open to the public. The race and picnic will be held at Goggs Mill from 10.00. It is part of the Fakenham Riverside Community Festival that runs from 10.00 until 2.30. Once you buy a duck, it is entered in the duck race (you do not get to keep the duck). See if your duck is the lucky winner; there are super prizes to win and lots of fun to be had. Buy a Duck - Great Fakenham Duck Race £1 per ticket Buy a duck on the day - Ducks can be bought on the day ✿ ☀ ♫
Central Cinema Fakenham
Fakenham Arts Festival 2026 Welcome to the Fakenham Arts Festival 2026 Active Fakenham is thrilled to introduce our latest community initiative, the "Fakenham Arts Festival". Building on the incredible success of the 2025 Active Fakenham Arts Festival, this exciting event is designed to strengthen community bonds and encourage local participation. This year's festival, set against the charming backdrop of Fakenham's historic streets and contemporary venues, invites you on an extraordinary journey through our town. Over sixty venues and more than forty artists will come together to create a unique and special event, showcasing a diverse array of artistic expressions. Running from August 1st to 30th, 2026, the festival offers: Art from various media displayed across the town A children's art trail with a free activity pack Engaging workshops A grand exhibition at the Fakenham Community Centre on Sunday August 30th. 11.00am util 4.00pm On Sunday 30th August, the Community Centre will also host Active Fakenham’s popular Festival of Cycling, Ride North Norfolk, so there will be live music, hot food and barbecue, coffee, cake and stalls. Our 2026 programme is a testament to the creative spirit that thrives in Fakenham and beyond. We are thrilled to share this incredible journey with you and look forward to seeing you at the Fakenham Arts Festival 2026. Together, let's celebrate the power of art to transform, inspire, and connect. About Active Fakenham: Active Fakenham is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Fakenham residents and visitors through community-driven programmes and initiatives. Our mission is to build a stronger, more connected Fakenham by promoting local engagement and collaboration A grand exhibition at the Fakenham Community Centre, Oak Street Sunday August 30th. 11.00am until 4.00pm over 30 artists displaying their work
Ride North Norfolk Sunday 30 August 2026 Enter here full details of 2026 event coming soon . Photos of the the 2025 ride are here ✿ ☀ ♫
Easter Sunday 5 April 2026 Enter here E ntries are now open for all races If there are spaces there will entries on the day 5k until 10.00am at Fakenham Community Centre Oak St, Fakenham NR21 9SR 1K and under 5s in the marketplace from 9.30 Download your letter Letter to entrants (coming soon) This letter gives you instructions for the day 🌟 Active Fakenham Town Centre 5K & Fun Runs Easter Sunday • 05 April 2026 • Fakenham Town Centre Get ready for one of Fakenham’s biggest and most exciting Easter traditions! Our Town Centre 5K, 1K Fun Run, and adorable Toddle’n’Trike for under-fives bring the whole community together for a morning of movement, celebration and fun. Whether you’re chasing a new PB, taking on your first-ever race, or simply enjoying a lively walk with friends and family—everyone is welcome on our vibrant town-centre circuit. 🎉 What to Expect ✨ A fast, closed-road 1K circuit through the heart of Fakenham ✨ Amazing support from spectators, cafés, pubs, and stalls along the route ✨ A medal for every finisher ✨ Children’s drawstring Easter goodie bags, fruit, and chocolate treats ✨ A buzzing, family-friendly atmosphere as part of our Easter Sunday Funday And new for 2026 — each 5K runner will receive individual lap times, along with an overall finishing time! There will be FREE Facepainting in the market place Free parking 🔗 Enter Now 5K Affiliated runners £14, unaffiliated £16 (includes admin fee) 1k Fun Run £5 plus £1.10 admin fee (Children must have a responsible adult) Toddle’n’Trike £5 on the day Online entry is open until the limit is reached. Sign up for the 1K and under 5s in the marketplace from 9.00 On-the-day entries will only be available if spaces remain—so secure your place early! Entries are non-refundable and cannot be deferred. You can transfer your place to another runner until midnight on 31/03/2026. 🏅 Race Categories – 2026 Active Fakenham 5K Awards will be presented to the top finisher in every category. Female • Open • Under 18 • 40–44 • 45–49 • 50–54 • 55–59 • 60–64 • 65–69 • 70+ Male • Open • Under 18 • 40–44 • 45–49 • 50–54 • 55–59 • 60–64 • 65–69 • 70+ Sign up for the 1K and under 5s in the marketplace from 9.30 UKA rules say we can’t give out prizes for the fun runs, but every child will still receive a medal and a goodie bag to celebrate taking part! There will be stalls in the town centre and viewing, food and drinks around the course See a video of our Easter event HERE TIMETABLE 8.00am Road Closure (set up) 10.30am Running Race 5k (UK Athletics) 11.30am Town Easter Fun Run 1k (UK Athletics) Fancy dress optional 12.15pm Toddle’n’Trike (under 5s) Times may vary slightly The runs are official UK Athletics events and are run under their rules. ✿ ☀ ♫
