Members of the travelling community sell and race ponies and horses at the fun fair that sees people line the streets.
Wickham Horse Fair has been held in the village for almost 800 years with Fareham Road (A334) and The Square closed off as a result and motorists urged to keep clear from the area if they are not participating or spectating in the fair.
See archive pictures of the fair from over the years below.
13. Wickham Horse Fair
Eight-year-old Wayne Goddard of Heath House Lane, Hedge End, at the opening day of Wickham Horse Fair in 1994. Photo: Archive
14. Wickham Horse Fair
A horse being put through its paces at the annual Wickham horse fair in 1995. Photo: Archive
15. Wickham Horse Fair
Anisah Mirza (15) from Hayling Island, giving a welcome bottle of water to her filly at the Wickham Horse Fair with horse traders and enthusiasts and visitors gathered around Wickham Square for the popular annual event and funfair. PICTURE: MICHAEL SCADDAN (042591-0019) Photo: Mike Scaddan
16. Wickham Horse Fair
A young rider on his pony at Wickham Horse Fair with horse traders and enthusiasts and visitors gathered around Wickham Square for the popular annual event and funfair. PICTURE: MICHAEL SCADDAN (042591-0013 Photo: Mike Scaddan