Potton’s Coming Attractions: Your Can’t-Miss Events for Summer

Potton's Buzzing! Your Guide to What's Happening – Don't Miss Out! 🎉

Potton, get ready! Our town's calendar is absolutely packed with fantastic events over the next few months, offering something for everyone. From diving into our unique history to celebrating local life, there's so many ways to connect, learn, and have fun right here in our incredible community!

Forget FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) – we've got your ultimate guide to all the local events that everyone will be talking about. Mark your diaries and check out inpotton.com/events for full details of the below (and the date for the Christmas light switch on!)

What's coming to Potton

🫛 1. Jack and The Beanstalk fun: Wednesday 30 July

Story telling, harp playing, golden eggs and magic beans to plant at home - get your tickets now from the library (£3 each) - suitable for children 4+

🧯 2. Potton Fire Station Open Day: Saturday 2nd August

Think fire engine selfies, hose‑spraying fun, and smoke alarms you definitely don’t need to test at home. Perfect for kids, big kids, and anyone who’s ever wanted to try on a helmet or sit in a fire engine.

⚽ 3. Potton United vs Tring: Saturday 12th August

Potton United' season starts so come down to The Hollow and cheer them on. Check out inpotton.com/events for home fixtures

⛱ 4. Potton Holiday History: Saturday 28th August

Where did Pottonians spend their holidays in times gone by? Bring your own memories to add to Potton History archives for future generations. Plus details of all Potton History meet ups at inpotton.com/events

🌼 5. Potton Flower & Vegetable Show + Craft Fair: Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th September

It’s not just a show—it’s Potton’s own botanical Oscars. Expect giant marrow showdowns, floral masterpieces, and a Scarecrow competition plus live music from Pot’Noodle! Then pop down Sunday for the craft fair

🍁 6. Autumn Four Seasons Market: Saturday 20th September

Our beloved Four Seasons Market is returning to Market Square, bringing with it a fantastic array of local produce, crafts, and community spirit!

🍏 7. Potton Apple Day: Sunday 28th September

Bring any mystery apples lurking in the back garden for the Apple Amnesty. Learn their lineage, taste the juice, down some real cider (if you’re old enough) and maybe leave with a new favourite variety to chew.

📅 8. Ready for more

Full details for the above and more events can be found at inpotton.com/events

📢 Why Share This Post with Everyone?

• So your friends don’t miss the scarecrow masterpiece of the century.

• So you and your kids get to grow some magic beans

• So your kids get photos with a real fire engine (no car keys required).

• So you and the kids can say you've seen the Mighty Potton United

• So your stash of apples finally gets punished—and possibly juiced.

Ready to spread the word? Tag your friends, repost with #inPottonEvents #SmallTownBigFun, and let’s show neighbouring villages why Potton is the best place to be in Bedfordshire.