Appleby Horse Fair
The Appleby Horse Fair, also known as Appleby New Fair, is "an annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers in the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria, England." The horse fair is held each year in early June, attracting roughly 10,000 Gypsies and Travellers, about 1,000 caravans, several hundred horse-drawn vehicles, and about 30,000 visitors. The Gypsy and Traveller attendees include British Romanichal, Irish Travellers, Scottish Gypsy and Traveller groups, Kale (Welsh Romanies) and more.
| Appleby Horse Fair Appleby New Fair | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Gypsy traveler horse fair |
| Date(s) | June |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
| Country | England |
| Most recent | 6–9 June 2019 |
| Website | applebyfair.org |
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