The new community Watlington Summer Event celebrates the beginning of summer and will be held on the last Saturday in June, that is, 28 June 2025. The daytime fair between 10 am and 2pm with stalls, entertainers, dog show and food stalls. It is free to attend with indoor and outdoor stalls plus chance to see all the independent retailers in the Town. Free parking is available in Hill Road Car Park and the Recreation ground.

Since 1891 Henley Show has been one of the largest events in the area and is the best one-day agricultural show in Oxfordshire. A fun, family day visited by thousands every year, many who return annually because they have enjoyed it so much. The show is organised by the Henley and District Agricultural Association, a local charity supporting other agricultural organisations.