Heather
I went for first time in 2006 with my fiancee and his family - loved it definately going again this year, amazing atmosphere, only thing is to take lots of money as i will be doing next time.
jess evans
i love it been to 3 and want lots more are they still threatening to take it away? cause i would hate that it's all i look forward to in the year other than xmas and b,day
Sue
I love it it's one day a year I'm 57 and my kids are grown up they go yes some people have a bit mutch to drink but it's better than Newmarket on Saturday nights
Wher can you go free listen to a variety of music, circus and a theatre tent. It's a great place to people watch. it's once a year leave it alone.
jim
A resident-Everyone has fun whether they take drugs/drink or not its not about one huge 'weedfest' its a celebration of free expression and a good day out meeting interesting and exiting people. Square
oxo
jim
Gina
I think the strawberry fair is brilliant!I started going a good few years ago now b4 i had my kids and we used 2 camp on the field!My kids love to go there aswell and we always have a great time.I went this year with my husband and left the kids at home and had an excellent time!I hope it isn't the last one!
Matt Bearman
People who don't like Strawberry Fair just don't like other people, it seems. Especially if those other people seem to be enjoying themselves. Strawberry Fair is a fantastic Cambridge institution that brings together all kinds of people who might not normally mix to enjoy a bit of good, honest entertainment together. In any gathering of that size there's going to be a few 'bad apples' - that's people for you. But just open your eyes, walk into the fair, and look at the grins on the kids faces. Then you wil understand why it really is such a good thing that the good Cambridgeshire folk who do this for nothing every year are doing.
mike pilkington
I love it; the organisers and other volunteers do so well to keep it going, and when the sun shines it is an amazing fair,so much to see, a circus tent, lots of childrens shows, a reggae tent and loads of other live music, and more stalls than you can shake a stick at. long may it continue
It is for the young at heart and can get a bit messy in the evening, but is a great day in the Cambridge year,
Peter
I run a stall at the Strawberry Fair and it's great! People come from all over East Anglia to see the stalls and listen to the music. There are many people families with young children and everybody seems to have a good time. The only down side is in the evening when the families have gone home there are usually quite a few young lads who have had too much to drink and can be quite obnoxious. But saying that you can meet the same lads out in Cambridge City Centre any Friday or Saturday Night.
But it's alcohol that is the problem, not any illegal drugs. Sure you can smell a few joints from time to time but it's not some rampant orgy of drugs taking as some would have you believe.
alexandros/athens
I left cambridge 3 years ago but every first Saturday of june my mind travels to midsummer common, with all the friends and all happy faces i used to see, dance, drink and have fun every year for 6 years in a row.
Lots of memories, lots of feelings, lots of changes... friends that dont see anymore...
Every first of June i know that it's a special day for the city(and not only). Many people give their best for months to prepare and offer to everyone such a great entertainment day out,for free.
we are never gonna change/ we are never gonna die you stupid undertaker!!!
hugs and a big hello to everyone from cambridge down mill rd!
mel
we go every year its great some go to far but that goes on anywhere all in all great day good vibe the kids love it but as evenig draws in better to get em home
Student
Strawberry Fair is the only good thing that happens in Cambridge especialy this year due to the gorgouse weather we had. I think it brigs together alot of people and gives students who are currently studigng for exams a welcome break and i honestly LOVE IT
hollie
hi ya i really like strawberry fair iwent ther 4 times befor and this year
David Hetherington
Over the years the Strawberry Fair has turned from a family day out to either a drug or weapons fest. I wonder how many were arrested this year?
J.
Strawberry Fair is the best day out ever, I havnt had that much fun in ages. I damn well hope it doesnt stop. The music stages let local bands become known and its a great time out...awesome stuff!
Jonny Whitelaw
Ive posted once already but quite frankly i was out raged when i read "A Resident's" view on the strawberry fair.
How can it not be a family festival when there are thousands of familys that turned up and throughly enjoyed themselfs. I spent a good portion of the morning teach diablo (circus toy) to one families children and i can hardley see how that isnt fun for the family. I have never met a nicer bunch of people then i have at the strawberry fair and it would be a shame for it to be ended because of peoples shadowed views of the event.
JR
I'd like to disagree with the above view of nothing but drug pushing and such, the festival as it it, although likely having many people under the influence of various drugs, some legal, some less so, had many stalls and areas interesting or downright enjoyable for families and nearby residents alike. Admitted, if they don't enjoy music of a variety of types, drink, tasty food, a great social vibe or hammocks... they may be out of luck. Other than that, I was stone-cold-sober the entire day, and had a great time.
It is a fun tradition. But I only saw a few strawberries.
Snelling's
We loved it have great weather for the fair yesterday could of had more time with the kids stuff though as our little girl didn't get a chance to have her face painted.2006
Snelling's
We loved it have great weather for the fair yesterday could of had more time with the kids stuff though as our little girl didn't get a chance to have her face painted.
Jonny Whitelaw
Awesome day to be had by all, cant say i fault it in any way and this year we had some good weather, a little bit too good after a while out in the sun but good.
Great Day
a 2nd resident
I absolutely agree with the other resident. This whole thing is a dirty, disgusting mess. Our house regularly serves as a pissoir during this 'family' fest. It's unbelievable that it's happening right next to where people live. As a courtesy it should at least finish earlier?!
Al
A resident.....don't be such a miserable old sod.
Les Chapell
Smoke it if you got it!!!
DES
All these complaints are making me intrigued. Prehaps this shall be the year I shall see it for myself.
Sarah
Strawberry Fair is one of my favourite festivals, and the fact that it's free just makes it even better. I can't wait for this year's Fair, they get better and better every year.
Hats off the organisers for providing such fantastic entertainment year after year!
a parent
i beg to differ unfortunately 'resident', i too, live within close proximity of the festival, and i happen to think it's a marvellous day out for children, teenagers and even us fogeys alike to interact and 'skank' to the wonderful music that is showcased all day. stop being a party pooper and enjoy yourself. yoursa faithfully Martin Steele
mac
i goto strawberry fair every year i dont take drugs and i dont drink i think if ya dont like it then move its one of the best days out in cambridge keep strawberry fair alive
Dominic
There's only one place to be on the first Saturday in June. I have been going for the past 5 years and think the Fair is a marvellous celebration of Cambridges progressive and multi-cutural society. A great day out for kids and adults.
Paul
I miss it. I left cambridge for the United States in 2000 but I always check up on how the day went. My wife must have had fun too because she said 'yes' when I proposed to her the day after our last Fair.
A resident
The Strawberry fair is nota family festival it is a large, unpleasant drugs party where for a day, because of the sheer numbers, the drug users and pushers can operate with impunity.It causes untold misery for the residents who live near.It has nothing to do with the Strawberry origins and the sooner it is stopped the better
