#Trump began his series of election speeches in the US – for which he hired hangars and mobile circus tents that reminded him of the American funfairs of the 1950s.
“Nobody knows that the word ‘dumb’ ends with a ‘b’; everyone thinks it’s spelled ‘dum’,” Donald began thoughtfully.
“Nobody knows that the word ‘dumb’ ends with a ‘b’; everyone thinks it’s spelled ‘dum’,” Donald began thoughtfully.
October 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
#Trump began his series of election speeches in the US – for which he hired hangars and mobile circus tents that reminded him of the American funfairs of the 1950s.
“Nobody knows that the word ‘dumb’ ends with a ‘b’; everyone thinks it’s spelled ‘dum’,” Donald began thoughtfully.
“Nobody knows that the word ‘dumb’ ends with a ‘b’; everyone thinks it’s spelled ‘dum’,” Donald began thoughtfully.
Really happy to see Fun & Games, our ongoing project with Irvin Funfairs, on the FORMAT27 longlist. @acoffeebeaninthecosmos @irvin.funfairs
Since 2022, we’ve been documenting the fair across London, exploring play, memory, community and the changing spaces where people come together.
Since 2022, we’ve been documenting the fair across London, exploring play, memory, community and the changing spaces where people come together.
October 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Really happy to see Fun & Games, our ongoing project with Irvin Funfairs, on the FORMAT27 longlist. @acoffeebeaninthecosmos @irvin.funfairs
Since 2022, we’ve been documenting the fair across London, exploring play, memory, community and the changing spaces where people come together.
Since 2022, we’ve been documenting the fair across London, exploring play, memory, community and the changing spaces where people come together.
There's that October smell,
with moisture in the air
and the cold wetness in the morning.
Soup in a cup.
Apple and cinnamon tea... yum. ☕🍎
Funfairs like the Goose Fair.
Toffee apples.
Candyfloss.
Then comes my birthday on the 30th,
and, of course, Halloween on the 31st. 🎃
with moisture in the air
and the cold wetness in the morning.
Soup in a cup.
Apple and cinnamon tea... yum. ☕🍎
Funfairs like the Goose Fair.
Toffee apples.
Candyfloss.
Then comes my birthday on the 30th,
and, of course, Halloween on the 31st. 🎃
September 30, 2026 at 6:55 PM
There's that October smell,
with moisture in the air
and the cold wetness in the morning.
Soup in a cup.
Apple and cinnamon tea... yum. ☕🍎
Funfairs like the Goose Fair.
Toffee apples.
Candyfloss.
Then comes my birthday on the 30th,
and, of course, Halloween on the 31st. 🎃
with moisture in the air
and the cold wetness in the morning.
Soup in a cup.
Apple and cinnamon tea... yum. ☕🍎
Funfairs like the Goose Fair.
Toffee apples.
Candyfloss.
Then comes my birthday on the 30th,
and, of course, Halloween on the 31st. 🎃
Isn’t that what funfairs have always been?
September 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Isn’t that what funfairs have always been?
#AshbyDeLaZouch #Statutes fair is one of England’s oldest surviving street fairs, originating in 1219 under a charter from Henry III.
It remains a major annual event in Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch, Leicestershire, operated by Pat Collins Funfairs.
Very warm evening
Very unusual Statutes fair weather
It remains a major annual event in Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch, Leicestershire, operated by Pat Collins Funfairs.
Very warm evening
Very unusual Statutes fair weather
September 22, 2026 at 6:53 PM
#AshbyDeLaZouch #Statutes fair is one of England’s oldest surviving street fairs, originating in 1219 under a charter from Henry III.
It remains a major annual event in Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch, Leicestershire, operated by Pat Collins Funfairs.
Very warm evening
Very unusual Statutes fair weather
It remains a major annual event in Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch, Leicestershire, operated by Pat Collins Funfairs.
Very warm evening
Very unusual Statutes fair weather
Oxfordshire’s autumn fair season gets underway today with Chipping Norton Mop Fair, universally known as ‘Chippy Mop’ and with 13th century origins. Mop fairs began as hiring fairs where some aspiring workers would carry a mop to signify the work they would do; today they are principally funfairs.
September 17, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Oxfordshire’s autumn fair season gets underway today with Chipping Norton Mop Fair, universally known as ‘Chippy Mop’ and with 13th century origins. Mop fairs began as hiring fairs where some aspiring workers would carry a mop to signify the work they would do; today they are principally funfairs.
Am I in the process of designing a new solo indie game? Yessss. Am I in the process of designing a new solo indie game that features the classic waltzers ride? HELL YES.
Today's sketching process. 🎡
Man, I love #themeparks and #funfairs.
#gamedesign #conceptart #art #indiegames #sketch
Today's sketching process. 🎡
Man, I love #themeparks and #funfairs.
#gamedesign #conceptart #art #indiegames #sketch
September 17, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Am I in the process of designing a new solo indie game? Yessss. Am I in the process of designing a new solo indie game that features the classic waltzers ride? HELL YES.
Today's sketching process. 🎡
Man, I love #themeparks and #funfairs.
#gamedesign #conceptart #art #indiegames #sketch
Today's sketching process. 🎡
Man, I love #themeparks and #funfairs.
#gamedesign #conceptart #art #indiegames #sketch
Frogs, funfairs, and party tunes create vivid imaginations
September 17, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Frogs, funfairs, and party tunes create vivid imaginations
We covered Two Point Museum on CriticalPixel: Rides and Relics DLC adds a coaster builder and funfair exhibits, out October 8. https://criticalpixel.gg/articles/two-point-museum-reveals-funfair-rides-and-a-full-coaster-builder-in-october-8-dlc-launch @twopointstudios.bsky.social
Two Point Museum Rides and Relics DLC Launches Oct 8
Two Point Museum's Rides and Relics DLC adds funfairs and a full coaster builder on October 8 for $9.99, with Switch 2 support still unconfirmed.
criticalpixel.gg
September 16, 2026 at 10:44 AM
We covered Two Point Museum on CriticalPixel: Rides and Relics DLC adds a coaster builder and funfair exhibits, out October 8. https://criticalpixel.gg/articles/two-point-museum-reveals-funfair-rides-and-a-full-coaster-builder-in-october-8-dlc-launch @twopointstudios.bsky.social
Two Point Museum swaps dinosaur bones for roller coasters in the Rides and Relics DLC, out October 8 for $9.99. Switch 2 fans still have no date.
https://criticalpixel.gg/articles/two-point-museum-reveals-funfair-rides-and-a-full-coaster-builder-in-october-8-dlc-launch
#gaming #dlc #pcgaming
https://criticalpixel.gg/articles/two-point-museum-reveals-funfair-rides-and-a-full-coaster-builder-in-october-8-dlc-launch
#gaming #dlc #pcgaming
Two Point Museum Rides and Relics DLC Launches Oct 8
Two Point Museum's Rides and Relics DLC adds funfairs and a full coaster builder on October 8 for $9.99, with Switch 2 support still unconfirmed.
criticalpixel.gg
September 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Two Point Museum swaps dinosaur bones for roller coasters in the Rides and Relics DLC, out October 8 for $9.99. Switch 2 fans still have no date.
https://criticalpixel.gg/articles/two-point-museum-reveals-funfair-rides-and-a-full-coaster-builder-in-october-8-dlc-launch
#gaming #dlc #pcgaming
https://criticalpixel.gg/articles/two-point-museum-reveals-funfair-rides-and-a-full-coaster-builder-in-october-8-dlc-launch
#gaming #dlc #pcgaming
8 weeks to go until our first ever community fireworks event! 🎇
Northwest Funfairs are bringing a variety of exciting rides for all ages to enjoy.
📅 Sunday 8th November 2026, 4pm - 9pm
📍 Salford City Academy, M30 7PQ
🎟️ Book your ticket now: www.ticketsource.com/salford-city...
#WeAreSCA
Northwest Funfairs are bringing a variety of exciting rides for all ages to enjoy.
📅 Sunday 8th November 2026, 4pm - 9pm
📍 Salford City Academy, M30 7PQ
🎟️ Book your ticket now: www.ticketsource.com/salford-city...
#WeAreSCA
September 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
8 weeks to go until our first ever community fireworks event! 🎇
Northwest Funfairs are bringing a variety of exciting rides for all ages to enjoy.
📅 Sunday 8th November 2026, 4pm - 9pm
📍 Salford City Academy, M30 7PQ
🎟️ Book your ticket now: www.ticketsource.com/salford-city...
#WeAreSCA
Northwest Funfairs are bringing a variety of exciting rides for all ages to enjoy.
📅 Sunday 8th November 2026, 4pm - 9pm
📍 Salford City Academy, M30 7PQ
🎟️ Book your ticket now: www.ticketsource.com/salford-city...
#WeAreSCA
How does the funfair economy work? Equipment must be expensive as is hauling it around. The sites are often surrounded by caravans suggesting people running funfairs spend a lot of their time on the move. All of that needs a lot of money.
Yet people selling tokens and operating equipment look poor?
Yet people selling tokens and operating equipment look poor?
September 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
How does the funfair economy work? Equipment must be expensive as is hauling it around. The sites are often surrounded by caravans suggesting people running funfairs spend a lot of their time on the move. All of that needs a lot of money.
Yet people selling tokens and operating equipment look poor?
Yet people selling tokens and operating equipment look poor?
A showman's engine is something I don't think you find in the US; in the UK they were what used to pull and power funfairs and carnivals, rather than them be taken by rail.
They tended to be brightly decorated, and have large dynamo generators in front of the smoke stacks, and full length canopies
They tended to be brightly decorated, and have large dynamo generators in front of the smoke stacks, and full length canopies
September 6, 2026 at 1:39 AM
A showman's engine is something I don't think you find in the US; in the UK they were what used to pull and power funfairs and carnivals, rather than them be taken by rail.
They tended to be brightly decorated, and have large dynamo generators in front of the smoke stacks, and full length canopies
They tended to be brightly decorated, and have large dynamo generators in front of the smoke stacks, and full length canopies
I honestly just searched "Funfair night time walkthrough" and clicked the thumbnails that looked aesthetically pleasing.
Something about summer always makes me think about funfairs, especially at night when you really get to see the lights on all the rides and attractions.
Something about summer always makes me think about funfairs, especially at night when you really get to see the lights on all the rides and attractions.
September 3, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I honestly just searched "Funfair night time walkthrough" and clicked the thumbnails that looked aesthetically pleasing.
Something about summer always makes me think about funfairs, especially at night when you really get to see the lights on all the rides and attractions.
Something about summer always makes me think about funfairs, especially at night when you really get to see the lights on all the rides and attractions.
Guess who's back?
Goosey the Goose Fair goose has taken up its perch on the Mansfield Road roundabout once again, announcing the return of one of the largest travelling funfairs in Europe later this month.
#GooseFair #nottingham #notts #nottslife #leftlion
Goosey the Goose Fair goose has taken up its perch on the Mansfield Road roundabout once again, announcing the return of one of the largest travelling funfairs in Europe later this month.
#GooseFair #nottingham #notts #nottslife #leftlion
September 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Guess who's back?
Goosey the Goose Fair goose has taken up its perch on the Mansfield Road roundabout once again, announcing the return of one of the largest travelling funfairs in Europe later this month.
#GooseFair #nottingham #notts #nottslife #leftlion
Goosey the Goose Fair goose has taken up its perch on the Mansfield Road roundabout once again, announcing the return of one of the largest travelling funfairs in Europe later this month.
#GooseFair #nottingham #notts #nottslife #leftlion
It's as if they made that stuff specifically for playing at funfairs!
September 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM
It's as if they made that stuff specifically for playing at funfairs!
IIRC, he's the only one going the correct direction (funfairs running clockwise in the UK). Mind you it might make for a more interesting ride if you did have circles going both ways,
August 28, 2026 at 9:26 AM
IIRC, he's the only one going the correct direction (funfairs running clockwise in the UK). Mind you it might make for a more interesting ride if you did have circles going both ways,
Also, we have GONKS!
Mrs.T expertly negotiated the arrival of these genuine, late 70’s fairground gonks. Usually home made, with craft fur slapped on a thick card tube, these were prizes often given at funfairs.
I got one in 1978 along with a Star Wars poster - just amazing to find these!
Mrs.T expertly negotiated the arrival of these genuine, late 70’s fairground gonks. Usually home made, with craft fur slapped on a thick card tube, these were prizes often given at funfairs.
I got one in 1978 along with a Star Wars poster - just amazing to find these!
August 27, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Also, we have GONKS!
Mrs.T expertly negotiated the arrival of these genuine, late 70’s fairground gonks. Usually home made, with craft fur slapped on a thick card tube, these were prizes often given at funfairs.
I got one in 1978 along with a Star Wars poster - just amazing to find these!
Mrs.T expertly negotiated the arrival of these genuine, late 70’s fairground gonks. Usually home made, with craft fur slapped on a thick card tube, these were prizes often given at funfairs.
I got one in 1978 along with a Star Wars poster - just amazing to find these!
#TidesOutTuesday #RockinTuesday #BirnbeckPier #Westonsupermare #Renovation #ColourADay #BlueTue #travelphotography #WeAreRoamers #EastCoastKin #Seascape
August 25, 2026 at 12:26 PM
My one living grandparent when I was growing up lived in Westcliff-on-Sea. I have a deep and abiding fondness for seaside funfairs.
Margate's Dreamland opened in 1920, so it's right there when I'm writing in 1950.
Margate's Dreamland opened in 1920, so it's right there when I'm writing in 1950.
August 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM
My one living grandparent when I was growing up lived in Westcliff-on-Sea. I have a deep and abiding fondness for seaside funfairs.
Margate's Dreamland opened in 1920, so it's right there when I'm writing in 1950.
Margate's Dreamland opened in 1920, so it's right there when I'm writing in 1950.
Already started to see it at funfairs. That telltale piss yellow tinge creeping in to the weird diaramas of knockoff Disney characters
August 22, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Already started to see it at funfairs. That telltale piss yellow tinge creeping in to the weird diaramas of knockoff Disney characters
One day it’ll get to funfairs and African cinema posters. It will be a sad day.
August 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM
One day it’ll get to funfairs and African cinema posters. It will be a sad day.
How ‘sharp’ Phil Foden ‘cleared his mind’ for new season at Man City: Welsh funfairs, Formula One, fishing and extra sessions – and why insiders feel Pep Guardiola’s exit may be more help than hindrance
Manchester City were given a day off on Thursday and Phil Foden headed for Towyn, a small…
Manchester City were given a day off on Thursday and Phil Foden headed for Towyn, a small…
How ‘sharp’ Phil Foden ‘cleared his mind’ for new season at Man City: Welsh funfairs, Formula One, fishing and extra sessions – and why insiders feel Pep Guardiola’s exit may be more help than hindrance
Manchester City were given a day off on Thursday and Phil Foden headed for Towyn, a small seaside resort between Abergele and Rhyl on the north Wales coast.
umlegacypressqsefc.com
August 22, 2026 at 1:05 AM
How ‘sharp’ Phil Foden ‘cleared his mind’ for new season at Man City: Welsh funfairs, Formula One, fishing and extra sessions – and why insiders feel Pep Guardiola’s exit may be more help than hindrance
Manchester City were given a day off on Thursday and Phil Foden headed for Towyn, a small…
Manchester City were given a day off on Thursday and Phil Foden headed for Towyn, a small…
#UK - TAKE ACTION! Report pets being given as prizes
Giving animals as prizes – especially goldfish at funfairs – is still happening across #England and #Wales, causing severe suffering.
#AnimalRights #justice
www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
Giving animals as prizes – especially goldfish at funfairs – is still happening across #England and #Wales, causing severe suffering.
#AnimalRights #justice
www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
Won a Pet at a Fair? What to do - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk
Have you seen pets being given away at funfairs? Use the form to contact us and help us demonstrate the need for policy change.
www.rspca.org.uk
August 21, 2026 at 11:56 AM
#UK - TAKE ACTION! Report pets being given as prizes
Giving animals as prizes – especially goldfish at funfairs – is still happening across #England and #Wales, causing severe suffering.
#AnimalRights #justice
www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
Giving animals as prizes – especially goldfish at funfairs – is still happening across #England and #Wales, causing severe suffering.
#AnimalRights #justice
www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/...
Today is International (4)
Bigfoot Appreciation Day
60s Flower Power Parade Week
60s Psychedelic Summer Kickoff
60s Vinyl DJ set Day
60s Retro Funfairs Day
60s Plumpton Revival themes
70s Lava Lamp appreciation hour
70s Glam Rock
70s Costume Contest flares
90s Britpop night
Bigfoot Appreciation Day
60s Flower Power Parade Week
60s Psychedelic Summer Kickoff
60s Vinyl DJ set Day
60s Retro Funfairs Day
60s Plumpton Revival themes
70s Lava Lamp appreciation hour
70s Glam Rock
70s Costume Contest flares
90s Britpop night
August 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Today is International (4)
Bigfoot Appreciation Day
60s Flower Power Parade Week
60s Psychedelic Summer Kickoff
60s Vinyl DJ set Day
60s Retro Funfairs Day
60s Plumpton Revival themes
70s Lava Lamp appreciation hour
70s Glam Rock
70s Costume Contest flares
90s Britpop night
Bigfoot Appreciation Day
60s Flower Power Parade Week
60s Psychedelic Summer Kickoff
60s Vinyl DJ set Day
60s Retro Funfairs Day
60s Plumpton Revival themes
70s Lava Lamp appreciation hour
70s Glam Rock
70s Costume Contest flares
90s Britpop night