Appleby Horse Fair 2026 — 250th Anniversary, Flooded River Closure & Day One Horse & Trap Action

Added: 2026-06-06

[00:00:00]Welcome to Applebee Horsefare 2026. This is the 250th anniversary of the biggest gypsy and traveler gathering in Europe.

[00:00:08]Heavy rain has swollen the river and the police have cording it off to the riders. But that hasn't stopped the horses, the traps, all the day one action. This is Applebee on a Thursday and it already feels like a brilliant weekend ahead.

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[00:11:12]All right.

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[00:11:28]So, that's us for day one at Applebee Horsefare 2026. We've made it down to the bar, grabbed a drink, and we're settling in to watch the games and take in the atmosphere. The river might be up, and the weather's been rough so far, but the spirit here is unreal. Horses, carts, families, and some of the friendliest people you'll meet. We'll be back out again tomorrow for more action, more faces, and more of what makes this weekend so special.