20/05/2026
Please support us 🎪
https://gofund.me/47229ba63
For 40 years, the Corstorphine Fair has brought our community together in celebration, tradition, and local spirit. Run entirely by volunteers, the Fair has become Edinburgh’s largest community-run event, welcoming thousands of visitors and supporting local charities, community groups, performers, and small businesses.
But behind the music, parades, stalls, and family fun is a huge amount of unseen work — and rising costs.
To safely deliver the Fair in 2026, we must fund essential infrastructure including:
Event staging and marquees
Public liability insurance
Security and stewarding
First aid provision
Road closures and traffic management
Council licensing and permits
Electricity, sound systems, and technical support
Toilets, waste management, and site safety measures
The cost of running the Fair now exceeds £30,000, with all funding raised independently through sponsorship, donations, fundraising activities, and community support.
Like many volunteer-led community events, we face increasing financial pressure and limited access to mainstream funding. While grants are sometimes available, competition is intense and funding rarely covers the full cost of delivering a large-scale public event.
Without community support, events like the Corstorphine Fair become increasingly difficult to sustain.
Your donation will help us:
Keep the Fair free and accessible for everyone
Support local charities and community groups
Preserve an important Corstorphine tradition
Create a safe, welcoming event for thousands of visitors
Ensure future generations can continue to enjoy this unique community celebration
Every contribution — large or small — makes a real difference.
Together, we can keep the tradition alive.
Thank you for supporting Corstorphine Fair 2026.
You can donate at https://gofund.me/47229ba63
