YFC Berkshire Country Fayre 2014.

I can't believe how terribly miserable the weather has been recently. We were lucky enough to spend at least one day of the Bank Holiday in the sunshine, Moon's poor forehead even got sunburnt, similar to when we were at the same fair last year, will he ever learn?






We headed over towards Theale with our friends Tim and Laura for our second go at the Young Farmer's Club Berkshire Country Fayre. I'm afraid I have to start by saying that the weather really did make a difference and we enjoyed it a bit more last year, just because it was actually warm then and we found ourselves getting a bit chilly.

Also, since the fayre moved this year just a little way up the round the the Englefield Estate it didn't have as much going for it as when we attended the previous year. That said, I was mainly excited that every other person seemed to have a dog and spotting dogs is one of my favourites, especially when their owners are more than happy to let you pet them(!) ♥






I picked up one of those mice for Doll, it's her new favourite thing.



The Flyball was the best thing.















Last time we were a little sad that we missed out on a few of the events but this year there wasn't all that much to miss. Most of the displays consisted of a rushed 'interview' before whatever was on display was swiftly whisked out of the main arena before the 'next act' - no over-the-top 4x4 display for us this year!

The craft and food tents seemed much smaller too, and I think that's a real shame given that was the main reason I was excited to go. I guess there were parts of the day where we found ourselves getting a bit bored, even if it was nice to get out in the sunshine and pet all the dogs. I'm more looking forward to the grand event that is the Berkshire County Show in September now, as well as being excited for the Wealden Times Midsummer Fair in a couple of weeks thanks to winning tickets from Cider with Rosie.

Bumpkin.

We had a wonderful afternoon on Sunday at the Berkshire Country Fayre, a great showcase of all things agricultural in Berkshire. There were so many amazing dogs, and if you've taken note of my main reason behind going to carboots, then you might realise I was pretty much in my element. There were dog shows, car displays and even a (super cringey) Young Farmer's Parade. I really impressed Moon with how actually fun it was and I'm really glad our friends Kirstin and Dan, who also joined us for Dot-to-Dot, had a good time too - who wouldn't? There was hog roast(!)

I'm feeling a little smug because Moon got sunburn and I didn't, but what a brilliant day, frolicking on tractors, bumping on dodgems and basking in the sunshine. If only every weekend could be this chill and the sun could shine all the time.



Tiny sleeping lamb ♥


Mr Moon's hoping for chickens, something I've always been for, we just haven't plucked up the courage to ask our landlady yet.



I wish we'd picked up these cute wooden mushrooms for the garden, will definitely note to myself to pick things like this up rather than come back to them later.




Tiny birds of prey.



Young Farmer's Parade; complete with Mr Bean!





Oh hai! ♥



All kinds of sausage!


So much love for wool(!)


Bit weird.









So happy to have a snow cone.








Ghost Dog, Echo.


Making new friends.








I don't think I remember ever really having one of these before, at least, not for a long time anyway, it was so tasty, oh my. Something I just wanted to eat all over again once I'd finished.



Have you ever taken in your local agricultural fair? We were pleasantly surprised and it definitely has us thinking about looking around for a few more, they're a great day out and a fun way to take in local culture. Perhaps that's a little odd considering we're not 'real' locals, but Berkshire is beginning to grow on me the longer I am away from leafy, familiar Surrey.