March Lions Club have hosted the gala in many different forms for almost 50 years, with it taking its current form at the creation of the March Summer Festival in 2000. Previously the gala (or carnival) has been held on the Football Ground and the Hereward School Playing Field, and has also included a large parade through the town.

Most importantly, the Gala gives local small businesses and charities an opportunity to reach a greater number of people at a single event. For some, it is their largest fundraiser every year.

The event’s success, however, comes down to the great support it gets from the people of March (though good weather helps!!). Without this support the Gala wouldn’t still be going after so many years! Thank You!!

We also have our smaller Autumn Fair in the grounds of St Peter’s Church. This will take place on Saturday 27th September. If you are interested at having a stall here, please email events@march-lions.org.uk.

If you would like to be included in the mailing list for our events to be the first to find out when stall bookings are open, please complete this form.