Boston May Fair 2026 opens (IN PICTURES)

By David Seymour

Published 4th May 2026, 12:55 BST

Updated 4th May 2026, 13:04 BST

The Boston May Fair returned on Saturday (May 2), continuing a tradition in the town that dates back centuries.

The annual celebration will run until Saturday (May 9).

Here are the opening hours for today and the rest of the week: Monday – 11am-10pm; Tuesday – 3-10pm; Wednesday – 3-10pm; Thursday – 3-10pm; Friday – 3-10.30pm; Saturday – 11am-10pm.

The official opening of this year's May Fair from the golden gallopers.

1. Boston May Fair 2026 opening

The official opening of this year's May Fair from the golden gallopers. Photo: D. R. Dawson Photography

The Mayor of Boston Coun Barrie Pierpoint and Mayoress Pamela Love on the gallopers.

2. Boston May Fair 2026 opening

The Mayor of Boston Coun Barrie Pierpoint and Mayoress Pamela Love on the gallopers. Photo: D. R. Dawson Photography

The Parish of Boston's Father David Stephenson and head verger and commercial manager Adam Kelk joining in with the fun.

3. Boston May Fair 2026 opening

The Parish of Boston's Father David Stephenson and head verger and commercial manager Adam Kelk joining in with the fun. Photo: D. R. Dawson Photography

Councillors Susanne Weberry and Sarah Sharpe on the dodgems.

4. Boston May Fair 2026 opening

Councillors Susanne Weberry and Sarah Sharpe on the dodgems. Photo: D. R. Dawson Photography