Programme of Events
Special Event
Wray Endowed Primary School Performance "The Flood" - written in rhyming couplets by Mrs
Adams and performed by the children. Two shows daily - 11.00 am and 2.00 pm. Donations
welcome. This will take place daily Monday to Friday.
Saturday 26th April
Scarecrow Festival commences 10K Road Race - Entry Forms from Wray Village site
Sunday 27th April
Scarecrow Festival continues Car Boot Sale - 8am
For all enquiries regarding booking stalls etc., please phone the Institute - Tel: 015242 22311
Monday 28th April
Scarecrow Festival continues Wray Endowed Primary School Performance 11.00am and 2.00pm
Tuesday 29th April
Scarecrow Festival continues
Judging of Scarecrows -11 am
Wray Endowed Primary School Performance 11.00am and 2.00pm
Wednesday
Scarecrow Festival continues
Wray Endowed Primary School Performance 11.00am and 2.00pm
Morris Dancers outside George and Dragon - 8 pm
Thursday 1st May
Scarecrow Festival continues Wray Endowed Primary School Performance 11.00am and 2.00pm
Friday 2nd May
Scarecrow Festival continues Wray Endowed Primary School Performance 11.00am and 2.00pm
Funfair starts in Home Farm Field
The Grand Parade with Giant Scarecrows and Band. The parade leaves The Gars End at 8.00 p.m., accompanied by the Mayor of Lancaster, the
Deadbeats Samba Band plus all schoolchildren joining in with their musical instruments. The parade walks
the length of Main Street ending at Bridge End Farm Tea Rooms.
A presentation of prizes for the Best Scarecrows will take place at the Tea Rooms, there will also be a
Bonfire
Saturday 3rd May
Scarecrow Festival continues 2pm Scarecrow Balls Race and Harley Davidson rally
Sunday 4th May
Scarecrow Festival continuesMonday 5th May
Wray Fair 11.00 am onwards Grand Opening 12.00 Jim Bentley and Carl Baker (Star Players Morecambe F.C.)
Entrance Fee:- £3.00 Adults & over 11 years old
£1.00 Senior Citizens
Under 11 years old Free
Fell Race : Registration from 10am in the Institute and the race will start at 11.30, with the seniors setting off from Main Street, a minute or so before the juniors.
Registration can only be made on the day.
Car Parking :- £1.00
Car parking will be available in designated areas and it is essential all visitors
use these car parks. To accommodate the large number of visitors we charge a
nominal fee of £1.00 for parking. Please follow sign posts to designated car
parks, this will avoid congestion and allow Emergency Vehicles access to the
Village at all times.
The George and Dragon and the Bridge End Farm Tea Rooms will be open for drinks and meals. The village post office will also be open for the purchase of soft drinks, cakes, pies and confectionery.
Guided tours of the village and scarecrows are held throughout the week.
Information updates/any changes will be published on Notice Board at the Institute and on Wray Village Website
Please note that Main Street may be closed during Wray Fair and at other times during the week. Marshalls will be on duty, please help by following their instructions, thank you
Please use the car parks provided during Scarecrow week and on Wray Fair Day as this will avoid congestion and allow Emergency Vehicles access to the Village at all times.
Wray Fair Monday 5th May 2008
Attractions to be found around the fair ground
Chainsaw sculpture
2 Funfairs
Steel Band
Dog Agility
Duck Herding
Static Birds of Prey
Rare Breeds
Craft Tent
Traditional Demonstrations:-
Dry Stone Walling
Spinning
Childrens Scarecrow Puppet Show
Karate Demonstration
Schools Mini Football Competition
The event is organised and supported by volunteers,who put hours into making the Festival and Fair a success to give you a great day out - this is a non-profit making event, where all proceeds go directly to local charitable organisations- we hope you come and enjoy the Wray Festival and Fair.
Most of the organisation and preparation for Wray Fair and the Scarecrow Festival goes on behind the scenes, often unseen and unpraised. There are also many more people who contribute to the success of Scarecrow Week and Wray Fair Day itself; some have only a small part whilst others become more involved. Without the efforts of the whole community the event would not be the great success it is year after year. With these thoughts in mind a big THANK YOU is given to all the people who contribute to the success of this special occasion.
