(Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
Wagons, waltzers, and a big wheel have taken over Yarm as the fair rolls into town for 2026.
The High Street cobbles are now a sea of white-knuckle rides after the fair set up camp in the town last night (October 13).
The event, which dates as far back as 1207, will kick off tomorrow at 6pm and is expected to attract thousands of thrill seekers across the next three days.
New pictures taken on Wednesday (October 14) show the rides towering above the High Street as teams get to work on getting the fair ready for visitors.
The fair has arrived in Yarm for 2026 (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
While there is still plenty of work to do, main attractions including the Miami, which rotates a row of seats around a wall, the dodgems, and the Super Star, which lifts passengers into the air and spins on a rotating arm, are already visible.
Other attractions back for this year include the big wheel, helter skelter, ghost train, and an array of kids rides including a mini coaster.
The fair has arrived in Yarm for 2026 (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
The road was closed last night for five hours to allow the wagons to move in and will remain closed when the fair is on across the next few days.
The fair has arrived in Yarm for 2026 (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
The fair will last from 6pm until 10pm on Thursday and Friday, before starting at the earlier time of 1pm on Saturday before the event is drawn to a close at 10pm.
The fair has arrived in Yarm for 2026 (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
The Saturday typically hosts the Riding of the Fair, a centuries-old tradition that sees horses trot their way up and down the High Street in a nod to the event’s livestock trading history.
The fair has arrived in Yarm for 2026 (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
Prices for the rides are expected to be confirmed tomorrow evening when the event begins.
The fair has arrived in Yarm for 2026 (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
In 2024, the event had a range of prices, with children's rides costing around the £2.50 to £3 mark and major attractions up to £5 - although this may have changed.
The fair has arrived in Yarm for 2026 (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
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Details regarding food and drink prices also remain unknown - although there will likely be a large selection of vendors.
This includes a Greek gyros stand, which was seen setting up today
As things stand, the weather is looking largely positive, with tomorrow set to be overcast and 18 degrees, Friday sunny and 13 degrees, and Saturday sunny and cloudy and 12 degrees.