The 2022 Festival has now finished - thank you for your support! Swaledale Festival 2023 will run from Sat 27 May to Sat 10 June. Programme information will be available on this page from the new year.
Samba drums, Zulu dancers, kites, quoits, brass band and more
Venue: Reeth Green
Come and enjoy a day of free outdoor entertainment for all the family. The performances kick off at 11:00 with the young saxophonist Amber Jordan and her band. At midday the Samba drummers and dancers Baque de Ogum will appear, and they will alternate sets with Reeth Brass Band and the fabulous Zulu Tradition music and dance troupe. There will be an opportunity to have a go at playing quoits and there’ll be some spectacular kite flying to enjoy - when the weather obliges, of course.
PROGRAMME 11:00 - Amber Jordan: saxophone 12:00 - Baque de Ogum: samba drummers and dancers 13:00 - Reeth Brass Band 14:30 - Zulu Tradition 15:15 - Baque de Ogum: samba drummers and dancers 16:00 - Zulu Tradition 16:45 - Baque de Ogum: samba drummers and dancers FREE - just turn up There will be a bucket collection for voluntary donations to Swaledale Festival. Generously supported by Judy and Ian White