| Where: | Moulton, Northants - Crowning at Public Gardens followed by Procession |
| When: | Weekend in mid May (weekend preceding Spring Bank Holiday Weekend) |
| Time: | From 10am |
Moulton in Northamptonshire is the setting each May for a traditional village festival involving dance, processions and a decorated May Cart to convey the May Queen around the streets. The May Queen is crowned on Saturday at 10.15 and the May Cart processes around the village until noon. Morris sides from around the country travel to take part, so expect plenty of music and dancing -the local Moulton Morris Men are particularly sprightly and vigorous . There are also concerts, stalls and other entertainments – the main day is the Saturday but there is also more dancing on Sunday and a chariot race.
Helpful Hints
Look out for the village sign depicting the May Cart and Morris Men (by the village carpark)
It normally takes place on the weekend preceding Spring Bank Holiday Weekend so is around the middle of the month. In 2025 it should be on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May (to be confirmed).
Click here for the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25213139109
Click here for the Moulton Morris website : http://www.moultonmorrismen.com/
Also of note is the Boxing Day mummers’ play (thanks to Tony Mills for drawing my attention to this).
Good afternoon,
My name is Jacqui and I am the Manager here at Caring Kindergartens.
I was wondering whether there was anything that we could do for the up and coming village festival – we are looking to self promote the nursery whilst at the same time assisting with activities that may be going on during the day.
Please email me if you would like any assistance on the day.
Kind regards
Hi Jacqui!
Though I’m not connected to the organisation of the Moulton Vilage Festival (the Calendar Customs website is designed to help the public attend events at the right time and place) I expect your offer of help will be very welcome! If you follow this link it should get through to the organisers : http://moultonparishcouncil.org.uk or ring 01604 670192. Fingers crossed!
Kind Regards,
Averil
Moulton Festival Weekend is always one week before the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
Thanks Barry! It’s always useful to know what formula to use when fixing dates for annual events so thanks for that info (the Moulton Morris website always seems to be kept up-to-date which also helps!)
Best Wishes,
Averil
Good afternoon,
Could my mum and me book a spot at the festival in May at the corner at Parade Bank for the second time please?
We will be selling craft and all the money we receive goes towards BIU ward at the hospital.
Thank you in advance
Alex
Hi Alex,
Your message came through to calendarcustoms rather than to the Moulton website – you need to email the link on this site to get through to the right place: http://www.moultonmorrismen.com Hope you get sorted!
Best wishes,
Averil
Will the Prince of Wales Rattlers be playing at the festival this year?
Hi Roger,
Sorry, I don’t have the answer here at calendarcustoms, but if you follow the link to
http://www.moultonmorrismen.com/new-page-2.htm
you’ll get through direct to Moulton Morris – and they should be able to help!
Best wishes,
Averil
I attend the carnival but did notice the bounce castle was not suitable for under 3s maybe you might consider one for smaller children next year
Hi John,
Your message about the carnival has come through to calendar customs rather than the organisers – you can get in touch with them if you follow this link: http://www.moultonmorrismen.com/new-page-2.htm
Best wishes,
Averil
are there camping and caravan facilities still. If so how much for week end thank u
Hi Roberta
Thanks for your inquiry- sadly I can’t help as I don’t know if camping is currently available- here at calendarcustons we aren’t connected to the organisation of the festival and it’s a few years since we visited. I’d recommend you follow the link to the Morris website (scroll down under Helpful Hints) as they should be able to advise and give you the local knowledge! Sorry I can’t be more help!
Best wishes
Averil
Also worthy of mention is the boxing day mummer’s play. Unsure how many of these still occur.
Thanks Tony – there are still lots of mummers’ plays on Boxing Day (and other dates like New Year’s Day and Plough Monday) dotted around the country, often organised by morris sides. There are a few on the website like the Marshfield Paper Boys, and I’ve posted Christmastide Mummers at https://calendarcustoms.com/articles/christmastide-mummers/ but there are too many for me to try and keep track of them all!If you’d like to find some others try searching on the websites of the Morris Ring, Morris Federation or Master Mummers.
Best wishes,
Averil