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May Day

  • Platt Fields Market Garden Platt Fields Park Manchester, England, M14 6LA United Kingdom (map)

Join our May Day celebrations, bringing together community, music, dance, and traditions rooted in nature and folklore.

Celebrate the changing of the seasons, and revel in the giddy spirit of May Day.

We have a packed programme including:

  • Jack in the Green stage - Music, dance, and a celebration of the seasons in the marquee.

  • Preserving Workshop - Learn from Iman how to keep the seasonal produce fresh in exciting tasty ways.

  • Hal and Tow Parade - Join our procession. There may or may not be a singing bush…

  • Traditional May Day Songs - Raise your voice to traditional songs.

  • Maypole Dancing - Ribbon-weaving fun for all ages.

  • Storytelling Session

  • Drop-in Gardening - New to growing? Get your hands in the soil in our polytunnel.

  • Face Painting - For little ones and playful adults.
    Mini Talks Series - Talks on the environment, folk traditions, food, and nature.

There’ll be a bar selling booze and alcohol free drinks. Hot food available from MUD Kitchen.

MUD’s Mayday Mini Talks

Want to share your passion? We’d love to have a range of speakers from our local community. Apply to be a speaker! 👉 Application Form

🎟 Tickets available soon.

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