York Spring Fair & Food Festival return to York racecourse for Jubilee weekend
It's taking place in the Clocktower Enclosure on York’s iconic Knavesmire in May
York Spring Fair & Food Festival will be returning for a second year to York Racecourse in May.
The organisers claim it's set to be the place to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in the city, with 10 days of funfair, food and entertainment planned including the lighting of York’s Jubilee Beacon.
York Spring Fair & Food Festival will take place in the Clocktower Enclosure on York’s iconic Knavesmire from Friday 27th May to Sunday 5th June - over school half term week and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend.
It brings together one of the largest vintage funfairs seen in North Yorkshire, and a food festival showcasing the very best artisan products from Yorkshire and beyond.
This year’s event promises to be even bigger and better, with a stage hosting live music and family entertainment – with additional vintage funfair rides, and more than 40 traders and street food stalls already confirmed.
The special programme of entertainment being planned for the Platinum Jubilee Weekend includes the lighting of York’s beacon on the evening of Thursday 2nd June as part of the UK-wide lighting of Platinum Jubilee Beacons, and the opportunity to head to the racecourse for a Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday 5th June.
There will also be live music over the weekend from popular local bands Huge, Y Street Band, Hyde Family Jam and New York Brass Band as well as Welsh sensation the Old Time Sailors.
During the daytime the live family show ‘Just Josh’ from popular York entertainer Josh Benson will take place on the stage four times a day, combining magic, juggling, balloonology, disco and fun for all ages.
During midweek evenings, a DJ will take to the stage from 5pm - 7pm playing favourite tunes to create a party ambience.
York Spring Fair & Food Festival made its debut in May last year, welcoming over 25,000 visitors during its 10 day run. More than 30 food and drink stands attended the event along with 14 vintage funfair rides and game stalls for all ages to enjoy.
James Cundall, co-organiser explains the new additions to York Spring Fair & Food Festival for 2022: “We are thrilled to be adding live entertainment to this year’s event with popular local bands on weekend evenings and a DJ on midweek evenings. During the day the stage will host family entertainment from Josh Benson whose high-energy show ‘Just Josh’ will keep everyone entertained. Visitors can enjoy all the fun of a vintage fair then sit back with a drink and some food and soak up the entertainment and atmosphere.”
Co-organiser of the event, Johnny Cooper was delighted with the first year’s attendance: “It was great to see how many people visited us, after what had been a tough few months. The food and drink element really complemented the vintage funfair and the customer feedback was excellent. We are really looking forward to this year’s event and making it the centre of York’s Jubilee Celebrations.”
For more information, please visit York Spring Fair.