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Jack-in-the-Green

The climactic May Day procession of this festival of Morris Dancing is one of the United Kingdom's most spectacular and bizarre events.

Visitor Information

Date:

May 1 - May 4 2009

Event Times:

Friday 1 May
7.30pm onwards - music in the Old Town.  Including the Jenny Lind in the High Street and The Stag in All Saints Street.  Local band 'The Dawgs' will also be playing a special gig at St Mary in the Castle.

Saturday 2 May
Midday to 5pm - Morris Dancing around the Town
7.30pm: The Big Ceilidh at St Mary in the Castle

Sunday 3 May
10.00am - Festival celebration church service at All Saints Church
2.00pm - The Queen of the May at Hastings Castle

Monday 4 May
9.00am - The Gathering
10.15am - The Release of the Jack
11.15am - George Street Procession
12.30pm - Jack arrives at the Castle
12.45pm - Morris Dancing at the Castle
3.30pm - The Slaying of the Jack

Website:

Jack in the Green organisers' website


Further Information:


Various shots of the 'Jack-in-the-Green' procession
this page was last updated: 22 July 2008