Padstow May Day

The Padstow Obby Oss is reputed to be the oldest dance festival in the country and takes place on the first day of May (unless May 1st falls on a Sunday in which case the Obby Oss celebrations take place on the Monday - May 2nd).

The Day celebrates the Celtic festival of Beltane - The spring festival dedicated to the return of the Celtic sun god Bel, that causes the crops to grow and the hours of daylight to lengthen. The town is decked with flags, greenery and flowers.

The festivities start at 10am with the 'Blue' Oss making its first appearance from its stable, followed at 11am by the appearance of the 'Red' Oss from its home. Celebrations go on all day until the Oss' finally go to bed after 10pm.

Further details available at www.padstow.com/obby_oss/obby_oss.php