Tribute band “SOS – The ABBA Experience” will be headlining the main stage at the 50th anniversary Blackburn Hamlet Funfair on Saturday June 4 9PM. Advance tickets for SOS Band featuring local Blackburn resident Kevin Wright on keyboards go on sale April 2 for $20. Limited
June 5, 6 & 7, 2026 Celebrate Blackburn’s community spirit! The Blackburn FUNFAIR is an annual celebration of community spirit in the first weekend of June. In operation since 1971 the Blackburn FUNFAIR has always been a community icon. Starting out at Glen Ogilvy School grounds in the early years then moving to the park adjacent
The annual Blackburn FUNFAIR celebrates community spirit in the first weekend of June. The fair features a carnival style midway, music, local vendors, a used book fair, beer garden and fireworks!
Published in The BANAR, September 2016 by François Trépanier After participating in the Blackburn Funfair for several years, my observation is that the success of the Blackburn Funfair depends on two factors: the weather and volunteer efforts. While we can agree that we have no