Entertainment
In addition to the actual Rushbearing procession and Morris Dancing, there is a wide range of events taking place for you to enjoy over the Rushbearing weekend.
Friday
Friday night sees the traditional pre-Rushbearing get-together at The Puzzle Hall Inn, Sowerby Bridge.
Saturday
On Saturday the focus of the entertainment is around the Sowerby Bridge Market in its central location on Wharf Street. The hugely popular Rushbearing charity and crafts market will be entertained with performances by the Friendly Brass Band. There will be music and Morris Dancing displays at the Market Place, Tower Hill, the new Jubilee Refreshment Rooms at the Railway Station, Hollins Mill Lane and finally back at the Canal basin.
The weekend would not be complete without a visit to the ever-popular Norland Scarecrow Trail. On the Saturday night listen to the live music at many venues in and around Sowerby Bridge - for more details see their advertisements in the Festival programme.
Sunday
Sunday morning begins with the traditional Rushbearing Festival service at St. Peter's Church, Sowerby and during the afternoon Ripponden holds its annual Village Fair with the weekend Flower Festival and musical entertainment.
The weekend draws to a close as the Rushbearing procession, lead by a New Orleans Jazz Band, arrives in Ripponden and at the end of the afternoon the Songs of Praise service takes place in St. Bartholomew's Church.