A town will be hosting its Christmas event this weekend with a craft fayre and light switch on. 

Fakenham's festivities will take place on Saturday, November 30, at the town's marketplace. 

Local East Anglian Boy singer, Leon Mallett, will make an appearance to switch on the Christmas lights at the free event. 

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There will be 40 stalls selling food and goodies at the event on Market Place between 10am and 6pm.

From 12pm there will also be performances from the Fakenham Town Band, dancing from First Academy of Dance, FADLOS will be performing a teaser from their pantomime, Rapunzel, and Santa will be at his grotto at the Crown between 12pm and 4pm.

The Christmas tree festival will run from November 28 to December 5The Christmas tree festival will run from November 28 to December 5 (Image: Archant) The event coincides with the town's 24th Christmas tree festival, which runs from November 28 to December 5. 

A spokeswoman for Fakenham Events Committee, the not-for-profit group organising the event, said it has been "overwhelmed by the support of local people and businesses" who have donated time and services to make the event accessible and affordable.

If you want more information, email Fakenham Events Committee on fakenhameventscommittee@gmail.com.