The organisers of the annual Baldock Christmas Fayre have started preparations for this year’s festivities.

The Comet: The event will span throughout the High Street, including a Christmas tree festival and Santa's Grotto at St Mary's Church. Picture: Courtesy of Tara GeereThe event will span throughout the High Street, including a Christmas tree festival and Santa's Grotto at St Mary's Church. Picture: Courtesy of Tara Geere (Image: Archant)

The event on December 7 will see stalls set up inside 'Lapland' - or Baldock Community Centre - from 11am to 4pm, and St Mary's Church Hall will be kitted out as Santa's Grotta from 11am until 6pm.

The Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre will also house Santa's workshop for the day.

In High Street from 11am to 8pm, there will be funfair and heated bar area - as well as music on stage until 8pm - and snacks will be available at the international food court.

There will also be a Christmas tree festival at St Mary's Church, where the St Mary's School Choir and Baldock Community Orchestra will perform.

The Comet: The Baldock Beer Festival committee have been helping set up the annual Christmas Fayre this year, which is set to take place on December 7. Picture: Courtesy of Tara GeereThe Baldock Beer Festival committee have been helping set up the annual Christmas Fayre this year, which is set to take place on December 7. Picture: Courtesy of Tara Geere (Image: Archant)

The event will include three gingerbread house competitions, as well as prizes to be won for collecting stamps at each of the indoor venues,

A sleigh will come up High Street in time for the big Christmas lights switch on at 6pm.

The Comet: The Baldock Beer Festival committee have been helping set up the annual Christmas Fayre this year, which is set to take place on December 7. Picture: Courtesy of Tara GeereThe Baldock Beer Festival committee have been helping set up the annual Christmas Fayre this year, which is set to take place on December 7. Picture: Courtesy of Tara Geere (Image: Archant)