| Where: | Kilburn, North Yorkshire at The Square |
| When: | Sunday after 6th July |
| Time: | From 1pm |
Kilburn Feast is held each July and is today a local event for villagers rather than the big horse-fair and show that it was in the past. There are childrens sports, races to the Kilburn White Horse (the only big chalk hill-figure in the North of England), stalls and entertainments. The mock-Mayor and Mayoress are a feature of the event- they wear fancy dress and are both male! Their parade takes place on the Sunday evening and their function is to fine people for ludicrous “crimes”, such as having a moustache or carrying an umbrella,in a money raising venture for the feast. Their flower bedecked man-drawn cart is wheeled up the village street, which is turned into a toll road for the event – motorists passing through are expected to make a contribution to the Lady Mayoress’ capacious handbag of fines. Expect the Mayoress to leave a trail of lipstick-besmirched folks in her wake – strong men quail at her approach, applying lipstick and flouncing towards her prey. There are events over the whole weekend but the Mayor and Mayoress’ reign lasts for only one day a year on the Sunday.
Helpful Hints
In 2025 it should be on Sunday July 6th, with other festival events on near dates. Click on the Facebook link below for full details.
Click here for the event facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KilburnFeast
Excellent – the 2013 Feast is well on course to be one of the best. Full programme and Road Race entries to be posted on websites and Facebook
Hi, wondered if you can help? I would like to come along for the weekend I believe at the same time the hill limb also goes on, do you have a campsite, I have a caravan, and would like to stay over.
Hi Daren,
Send an email to the Feast organisers at Kilburnfeast@hotmail.co.uk and I’m sure they’ll be able to answer all your questions – I live a distance away so haven’t got all the local knowledge to answer myself.
Hope you enjoy your weekend!
Best wishes,
Averil
Why is the dog show held on the Saturday not given much publicity or advertised very well. I cannot find any mention of it or photographs, is it not part of the Kilburn Feast?Very disappointing to people who attend this event.
Hi Mavis,
Here at calendar customs we have no connection with the organisation of the Feast – you can get in touch with the Feast team by emailing Kilburnfeast@hotmail.co.uk or by visiting their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KilburnFeast . The Facebook page has pictures and a write up about the dog show.
Best Wishes,
Averil