The Fenland Fair Stow cum quy is attended by an ever growing number of people who find the easy informality, the relaxed atmosphere and the rich blend of country craftsmen and sporting folk enticing.
The main ring hosts a rich variety of acts from Newfoundland dogs to quarter horses, packs of hounds, falcons and sheepdogs. The second ring echoes to the clopping of the hooves of giant heavy horses and the thunder of the carriage driving. Nearby the threshing tackle belches steam and dust, rare breeds of poultry squawk, lurchers run like the wind, terriers squabble while old and new friends of all ages mill gently round the site eating hot dogs, sucking ice creams or sampling a cool pint of Suffolk ale. Vintage cars and tractors wheeze and throb, building up a head of steam for the Grand Parade.
Clay pigeons shatter, air rifles pop and gun dogs stride loftily through the throng. People feel safe, unhurried and contented at the Fenland.
In 2006 they had all the usual displays and competitions :- clay pigeons, hounds, gun dog competitions, terrier show, terrier racing, field target shoot, field archery, catapult range, Browns bygones, ferret show & racing, fly casting, models, stick show, pigeon shy, cross bow shooting, traps display, rare breeds, BASC, Countryside Alliance, Salmon and Trout Association, air rifles, rural crafts, antiques, craft show, plant and flower marquees, these are amongst many.
Stow cum Quy Park is situated on the B1102 just off the Newmarket (A1303) junction on the A14 approximately 3miles out of Cambridge. There will be signs at all major junctions in the surrounding district.
