Your chance to win the golden ticket for free rides at Boston May Fair

One lucky winner of a golden ticket will be able to ride at Boston's May Fair for free as many times as they wish.

The Showmen's Guild has agreed with Boston Borough Council that one person will win the competition prize. To be in with a chance of winning, simply email mayfair@boston.gov.uk with the entrant's name, age and a parent/guardians daytime phone number.

The competition closes on Sunday 14^th April 2024 and is open to anyone aged 16 years or under. The winner will be picked by prize draw and presented with the ticket at the opening of the fair at midday on Saturday 4^th May 2024.

Councillor Dale Broughton, Portfolio Holder for Town Centre including events, said: "We are delighted to be working with the Showman's Guild once again for the return of the Boston May Fair this year.

"Such an important event for the town held annually with the 900^th anniversary in 2025, and thought to be one of the oldest fairs in England, it is always extremely popular. It's fantastic to see that the chance to win the golden ticket is available once again and I look forward to seeing who the lucky winner is this year."

The fair runs in the town centre until Saturday 11^th May. Opening times are: Saturday 4^th May, midday to 11pm; Sunday 5^th May, 1pm to 9pm, with a quiet session for those with disabilities from 11am to 1pm; Monday 6th to Friday 10^th May, 11am to 10.30pm and Saturday 11^th May 6, 11am to 11pm. Some of the bigger rides open from 5pm.