Retford Charter Day is back on Monday 4th May 2026! Retford’s biggest event of the year will once again be taking over the town centre and Kings Park with all your favourite stallholders and many new ones besides.
This year’s headline entertainment act is the Sherwood Outlaws, who will not only be performing medieval combat demonstrations in the main arena, but will also be bringing their medieval village with them so you can explore the behind-the-scenes experience.
They will be supported by a range of acts including Go Active Falconry’s birds of prey display, Harworth Brass Band performing all the best hits, Crazy K9 Dog Shows featuring our canine companions, Eurovision contestant Kian Butler and his Nottinghamshire-themed new song, a classic motors display, the Tuby funfair (operating in Retford for over a hundred years), the Duck Race, and more!
What’s the entry price, we hear you ask? It’s free! That’s right – you can pop into Kings Park or the town centre at any time between 10.00am and 4.00pm for access to the all-day family entertainment. What’s more, Bassetlaw District Council carparks will also be free on the day, and, the icing on the cake, Retford Life is sponsoring free all-day face painting for kids in Kings Park!
Retford Charter Day’s organisers are hugely grateful to our sponsors and partners, including Bassetlaw District Council, North Notts BID, and Retford Life for making all this possible. Retford Charter Day is run and organised by volunteers. If you want to help out, we are currently looking for people willing to act as stewards on the day. Or, you can help us out by just spreading the word – let friends and family in Sheffield, Doncaster, and other nearby places know about the event! Finally, we are always grateful for any further sponsors. Any enquiries, please email contact.retfordcharterday@gmail.com.
