{"id":71185,"date":"2026-05-08T08:40:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=71185"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:41:04","slug":"excitement-for-all-as-annual-may-fayre-returns-to-sheffield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/excitement-for-all-as-annual-may-fayre-returns-to-sheffield\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Excitement&#8217; for all as annual May Fayre returns to Sheffield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Weston Park May Fayre is set to return to the city on the 17 May, providing many fun attractions for families and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">The event is a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council, and will be free of charge <\/span>\u2013&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: revert;\">with many popular acts returning to one of Sheffield\u2019s favourite green-spaces. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These acts include: The Old Fairground Carousel, Granny Turismo, the Helter-Skelter, Theo the Bear and his friends the Stormtroopers, Elton Wong, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morris Dancers will also join this year&#8217;s line of acts, a new addition to the line up, promising a refreshing experience of entertainment for those attending.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pip Strafford, Marketing and Communications Manager at the University of Sheffield, said: \u201cIt&#8217;s part of our commitment to cultural vibrancy in the city, and it&#8217;s a love letter back to the city. 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