Thousands of people enjoyed the Birkdale Village Summer Fayre in Southport on Sunday.
The popular annual event was organised by Birkdale Civic Society and saw the road through the centre of the Village closed off as families made the most of a whole host of attractions.
Between 10am and 6pm, they admired dozens of classic cars from the 1920s to the modern day on display.
Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
The cars were lined up along Liverpool Road, on Weld Parade and in the car park behind VIP HQ.
They included a classic New York taxi, old police cars, classic taxis, a military vehicle and many more.
Children loved trying out fairground rides of all shapes and sizes.
Southport Lifeboat volunteers at Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Many people entered their pets into the dog shows at Birkdale Conservative Club, hosted by the fantastic Max from Milla & Max Grooming.
Singers and bands provided live entertainment throughout the day while there were a variety of craft stalls and food stalls from the likes of Pitamu, Graham Eyes Butchers and Chris Stead’s The Ready Steady Chef.
Tables outside and inside the Village’s many restaurants, cafes and bars were packed with diners soaking up the atmosphere.
Southport Saviours at Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Southport Lifeboat volunteers were on Weld Parade with one of their lifeboats and their quad bikes.
Southport Saviours were outside Polansky’s barber shop showing people how to use defibrillators.
Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Southport were on site throughout the day providing stewards to keep everyone safe.
Glenys Critchely and Ian Hitchcock of The Rotary Club of Southport at Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Birkdale Village is famous for its top quality independent shops, bars, restaurants and other local businesses, most of which were open.
Funds from the Fayre will go towards Southport Lifeboat, Southport Kidney Fund and the Birkdale Village Upkeep fund.
Speaking in the Stand Up For Southport Facebook group, Hilary Thomson said: “Birkdale Village was looking amazing today.”
Chris Stead’s The Ready Steady Chef at Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Kimberly Martin said: “We had a lovely day, we came from Huddersfield.”
Michelle Sanderson said: “It was a superb event – and the weather has been kind!”
Lorraine Jackson said: “A great day in the village today. Something for everyone. Lovely atmosphere.”
Tony, Tina and Lesley Marriott at Headlines Hair at Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Margi Denton said: “It was fantastic …. A lot of hard work went into making it a really lovely event for lots of people with their young / older families and lots of happy well -behaved doggies too.”
Janet Twist said: “I had a great time. Loved the old cars.”
Carol Thomas said: “I had a lovely time with two of my granddaughters.”
The Violets perform for the crowds at the Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Birkdale Civic Society Chair Charlotte Woods said: “The Birkdale Civic Society has been thrilled to have partnered up with our local traders once again to bring a very special day to our community!
“After the huge success of our Christmas event, our Summer Fayre was even more packed with entertainment, great food, and fun activities for everyone.”
Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Fiona McGregor, a member of Birkdale Civic Society and co-owner of One Media Solutions, said: “Liverpool Road hosted fairground rides, external stall holders with food stalls, a face painter, art stalls and pamper bus as well as lots more, and a selection of super cars including Ferraris and Harley Davidson motorbikes.
Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
“We had a classic car show with over 30 classic cars and a family fun zone including The Kidz Party bus in the car park behind VIP HQ, where there was a BBQ / bar and children’s games.
“We really enjoyed seeing everyone!”
Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Southport artist Neil Prior said: “I had a successful day at the Birkdale Summer Fayre today with the rain staying away which led to crowds of happy folk enjoying a wide variety of stalls , bars and fairgrounds attractions and even a dog show/contest.
Southport artist Neil Prior was at the Birkdale Village Summer Fayre. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Were you at the Birkdale Village Summer Fayre today?
Please let us know what you thought, and please post your pictures into our Stand Up For Southport Facebook group.
Do you have a story for Stand Up For Southport? Please message Andrew Brown via Facebook here or email me at: mediaandrewbrown@gmail.com
