Thousands of people packed into Market Harborough town centre to enjoy the Christmas Fayre on Friday night.
Temperatures plunged but it stayed dry as wrapped-up families from all over Market Harborough and surrounding villages crowded into the town for the traditional late-night shopping spectacular.
Stallholders selling everything from that special Christmas gift to food and drink rammed the raucous High Street as the town’s stores did a roaring trade.
The event was organised once again by the dedicated Market Harborough Christmas Fayre committee.
Hard-working local organisations and charities such as the Lions were out in force while children loved the frills and thrills of the fairground in the Commons car park near Tesco’s.
1. Market Harborough Christmas Fayre
Elf on stilts entertains shoppers during the Christmas Fair. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER
2. Market Harborough Christmas Fayre
Living Rock Church stall during the Christmas Fair. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER
3. Market Harborough Christmas Fayre
Isabelle Upton, 7, and Phoebe Upton, 5, during the Christmas Fair. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER
4. Market Harborough Christmas Fayre
3rd Market Harborough Scouts Santa's sleigh with helpers Sam Gisborne and Sarah Ferns with visitor Olver Smith, 6. Photo: ANDREW CARPENTER