Fangfoss, a village located between York and Pocklington, is preparing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its well-known festival – Fangfest – which celebrates the ‘practical arts’.
The event, which is held from 10am to 4pm on September 6 and 7, exhibits the work of artists and encourages visitors to try out new skills with opportunities ranging from a chance to try using a potter’s wheel to spoon carving and chocolate making.
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Favourites from past events have pledged to return; this includes veteran cars, archery, the Stamford Bridge Heritage Society, music on the Green, children’s games, the Teddy Bear Trail, and the flower festival, with this year’s theme being “all things silver”.
There are also new events set to take place including circus skills and balloon bending by Professor Fiddlesticks, a cooking demo held by new interior design business Foss Interiors, and an updated millennium screen made by the ladies of the village on show in St Martin’s Church.
A mobile museum will also be brought by Pocklington and District Heritage Trust.
A festival goer having a try on the potter’s wheel (Image: Provided) On the evening, the celebrations in Fangfoss continue at The Carpenter’s Arms.
From 5pm on Saturday, there will be live music from local bands and pizzas made to order from Dough House Pizza and on the Sunday, Fangfest will be closed with a Hymns and Pimms event.
Entry to Fangfest is free and car parking is available at the school for £2 with all money raised going to Friends of St Martins School (F.O.S.S).
For more detail about what’s on, booking workshops and all other information visit them on Facebook or @fangfestfestival
