ALL the fun of the fair can be had in Notts this weekend as not one but two town carnivals and festivals take place.
A pram race, floats and fancy dress will mark the return of East Leake's annual carnival and parade on Saturday.
The parade will leave East Leake Leisure Centre at 3.15pm and end at St Mary's Church at 4.15pm.
Co-organiser Mel Roper said: "The East Leake Carnival is an entertaining afternoon for all, to celebrate real community spirit and village life."
More family fun will be taking place at Farnsfield St Michael's C of E Primary School charity music festival.
Running from noon until midnight, the day has been organised by the Parent Staff Association to raise money for the school.
Live music will take place on two stages, with children's acts performing during the day and upcoming talent, such as James Gooch, Platform 58 and Brad Dear, taking to the stage later on.
Schoolchildren from the area will also perform songs, music and dance, while a silent disco will take place at the end for late-night ravers.
Over in Sherwood, a craft fair will launch the annual Sherwood Art Week.
It takes place at the United Reformed Church in Edwards Lane, where stalls will sell ceramics, textiles and glassware, with bands playing from 11am to 6pm.
Meanwhile Green's Windmill, in Sneinton is offering a Cornbread Cup Cakes session for children aged four and over from 11am to 1pm on Saturday.
And for those in need of R&R, Maggie's Cancer Centre will be holding a pamper day from 11am to 5pm.
All money raised will go to the centre and the City Hospital.
Meanwhile, Beeston's first ever festival – Beestival – opened on Wednesday and will continue from 10am to 4pm on Saturday with a range of stalls and children's entertainment in the town square.
A mini jazz festival will also take place at Commercial Inn, in Wollaton Road, from noon until 6pm.
Stephanie Wilkinson, business improvement district (BID) manager, hoped to see a great turnout – despite a threat of showers throughout the day.
"We'd urge the residents of Beeston and those who live outside the town to take advantage of the events that will be happening.
"Everyone who comes down to one of our events will receive a voucher booklet full of special offers from your favourite businesses for one week only.
"What we've found is that the people of Beeston are very proud of and loyal to the town.
"Beestival gives them a great way to celebrate what we have in the town."
The Great Beeston Bake-off, see page 27
