Are You Ready for the Bank Holiday Weekend in Leighton Buzzard

The May Bank Holiday weekend is a big event in the Leighton Buzzard calendar – here’s some highlights for this weekend.

May Day Fair – Monday 4th May 2026 10am to 4pm

The leighton-Linslade Rotarian May Day Fair is a wonderful day out for all the family. The High Street is taken over with stalls, rides and entertainment, visit the High Street shops and then wander into Parson’s Close Recreation Ground (near the Church) to see even more stalls and the arena shows. This year; 97 Key Mortier Dance Organ, the Infinity All Stars Cheerleading School, Little Nippers Dog Racing and the Glee Club Choir are just some of the entertainment.

Scooter Show/Get Together & Mayday Fayre in the High Street

From 10am, Monday 4th May, Market Square, LU7 1EU

The Scooter Show is Free Entry

Held at the top of the High St near Market Square. All types of scooters are Welcome, from Vintage Lambrettas & Vespas through the years to Modern Autos. Please bring your scooter along to exhibit and get involved in the scene.

There are 6 Trophies: Best Paint Job, Best Engineering, Best Vintage, Best Modern, Best in Show & Presidents Choice.
Judging should take place around midday with presentations and photos soon after.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Buzz Rail 3rd and 4th May

Children who bring their Teddy Bears for a day out can travel Free. The Children’s Bear Hunt at Stonehenge Works will be open to entertain our younger visitors. For more details and to book tickets go to www.buzzrail.uk

Sausage & Cider Fest

2pm – 8.30pm, Sunday 3rd May, The Crooked Crow Bar, 27 Waterbourne Walk, Leighton Buzzard

Tickets £8pp – event is 18+

Coming up this May Day, OSP will be teaming up with the Crooked Crow Bar for our 1st Sausage & Cider Festival!

Featuring live music from:
Broken Castles
Black Talons
Josh Cox Trio
Barney Murray
Will Hoy
+ Live vinyl DJs
PLUS more sausages & cider than you could shake a may pole at!

tickets Sausage & Cider Fest

Skyriders – Mayday Live Band

From 1pm, Monday 4^th May, The Golden Bell, 5 Church Square, LU7 1AE

Come and join Skyriders aka Mark and Chris as they play some amazing songs.

That’s just a few highlights of what is on in Leighton Buzzard over the next weekend. Come back regularly for more events or keep it simple and be updated weekly by signing up to our newsletter below.