| Where: | Moulton, Cheshire at the Jubilee Playing Field on Main Road |
| When: | 2nd Saturday in July |
| Time: | Fair all afternoon and evening 1pm-10pm with crow dance usually around 3pm-3.30 (check programme as times may vary) |
The Crow Fair, held every July at Moulton in Cheshire, includes a dance which is unique to the event. With its origins dating back to the Depression of the 1920s and 1930s, when local unemployed men first performed the dance incognito as a way of raising money before the days of the Welfare State, the dancers are completely unrecognisable in their crow costumes and even today the identities of the dancers are a closely guarded secret. The dance also features a Scare Crow character, a farmer with his gun and the release of real birds; scarecrows decorate the village for the event. The dancers’ beaks double up as handy receptacles to collect donations after the performance! As well as the Crow Dance there is a host of other activities and events and plenty of stalls, music and entertainments; it’s a real family event and is a well-loved custom.
Helpful Hints
In 2025 it should be on Saturday July 12th.
Click here for the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/moultonevents/
Hello. Can I enquire what is the theme this year for the home charcatures?
Kind Regards Julie x
Hi Julie,
I’ve checked the event facebook page and can’t find an answer – here at calendar customs we’re not connected to the organisation of the fair so sadly we can’t help with your question. However if you follow the link to https://www.facebook.com/moultonevents/ you can direct message the organisers and I’m sure they’ll be able to help,
Best wishes,
Averil