| Where: | Penryn, Cornwall at the Temperance Hall |
| When: | A Saturday in late September (or sometimes early October) |
| Time: | Usually 5 pm onwards |
The recent revival of the Mock Mayor ceremony at Penryn harks back to the once-common custom of mock elections throughout the county, and in this case the real Mayor of the town is imprisoned! Speeches and the inauguration ceremony take place at the Town Hall, before the new Mock Mayor of Mylor, to give the full title in all its glory, processes around the streets and pubs (the latter to test the quality of the ale). Afterwards there is a festive supper back at the Town Hall. Mayhem and disorder are encouraged, and mob rule is the order of the day!
Helpful Hints
In 2023 it was on Saturday 30th September starting at 5.15 at the Seven Stars with election 6.30 in the Temperance Hall. 2024 date is likely to be Saturday September 28th (to be confirmed).
It’s organised by the Cornish Culture Association – click here for their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CornishCultureAssociation
and here for the event’s own Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/746418296053378
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