The May Fayre Samuel Pepys first saw Mr Punch in England on 9 May 1662, recording the event in his diary. Consequently 9th May is taken as Punch’s birthday and is celebrated with a birthday toast to Mr Punch at the May Fayre.  40th anniversary The annual Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival takes place on the… More COVENT GARDEN MAY FAYRE AND PUPPET FESTIVAL