Medieval May Day Event

The Annual Town Council May Day celebration will, this year, feature a Medieval theme and promises to be fun for the whole family.

There will be over 60 independent stalls, including a Licensed Bar and Food Outlets, Live Music, May Pole, Morris Dancers and Jack in the Green. Jack in the Green, also known as Jack o' the Green, is an English folk custom associated with the celebration of May Day. It involves a pyramidal or conical wicker or wooden framework that is decorated with foliage being worn by a person as part of a procession, often accompanied by musicians In addition the College of Chivalry The College of Chivalry is a medieval re-enactment group based in Wiltshire, who thrive on bringing the spirit and spectacle of the Medieval era to life at events across the UK with their engaging and authentic performances and knowledge. is providing a Medieval Living Area, this includes;

• have a go at Archery
• a Knights Space
• a Carpentry Tent
• a Weaving and Spinning Demo
• Calligraphy
• a Barber Surgeons Space
• Wooden Stocks

Date: Saturday 3rd May 2025
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: The Market Square and High Street
Organiser: Highworth Town Council
Contact: www.highworthtowncouncil.gov.uk