Chalgrove Village May Day Festival, Chalgrove Recreation Ground, Chalgrove (2026)

30/05/2026

The Chalgrove 10k committee will meet on Monday 1st June at Red lion 7.30pm, back room.

Would you like to join us? It’s such a thrill to pull off the event and we hope you agree the atmosphere it adds to May Day is exceptional. We need more team members to keep it alive in 2027, please pop along and find out how you can help?

05/05/2026

🎉🌸 Raffle Winners Announcement! 🌸🎉

A huge congratulations to all of our raffle winners listed in the image below 👇

Thank you so much to everyone who bought tickets and supported the raffle. Your support really does make a difference. Because of you we're able to continue to run the festival year after year and make donations to many local charities and groups. 💛

We’d also like to say a massive thank you to all the amazing local businesses who generously donated prizes. Your kindness and support helps to make the Chalgrove May Day Festival going each year, we couldn’t do it without you 🙌

Please support these brilliant local businesses where you can!

If you’re a winner, we’ll be in touch (or please get in touch with us) to arrange collection of your prize 😊

Thanks again everyone! 🌸

04/05/2026

🌸🎉 Today’s the day! 🎉🌸

We can’t wait to see lots of you at the Chalgrove May Day Festival & 10K today, it’s set to be a brilliant day! 🙌

The 10K kicks off from the Rec at 11am, with runners heading out along the High Street. Sol Samba will be there to give them a fantastic send-off 🥁 so it should be a great atmosphere right from the start!

Just a quick heads up that there may be limited access along the High Street for around 5–10 minutes while the runners set off, thanks so much for bearing with us.

The festival is open from 11am-4pm, so come down and enjoy an afternoon of food, music, kids’ activities, stalls and more, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained.

Parking is available off Mill Road, just follow the signs when you arrive. There’s a small fee, which all goes to charity 💛

The Crown and The Red Lion will be open as usual, and a big thank you as well to The Lamb and The Home Sweet Home in Roke who are opening for us today too.

It’s shaping up to be a lovely day and we hope to see you there! ☀️

03/05/2026

🌸🎉 Are you looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Monday? 🎉🌸

We’re excited to share everything we’ve got planned for this year’s Chalgrove May Day Festival and 10k Race tomorrow, it’s shaping up to be an amazing day! 🙌

📍 Where: Chalgrove Recreation Ground, OX44 7TE
📅 When: Monday 4th May 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30am – 4:00pm
FREE Entry!

🚗 Parking: Available off Mill Lane, just follow the signs on the day. There’ll be a small parking fee, which will be donated to charity 💛
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✨ What’s on? ✨

🐶 Fun Dog Show bring your four-legged friends along! Classes are attached 🐾
🏃‍♀️ Chalgrove 10K still time to sign up if you’ve been thinking about it! 👉 chalgrovefestival10k.co.uk
🚗 Classic Cars a must-see for car lovers
👗 Star Wars Fancy Dress Competition – whether you’re Jedi, Sith, or somewhere in between… we want to see your outfits! 🌌✨
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🛍️ Local Community Stalls:
We’re proud to have so many brilliant local groups joining us:
Chalgrove PTA, St Mary’s Church, Horticultural Society, Chalgrove WI, 1st Scouts, Chalgrove Cavaliers, and Chalgrove & Watlington First Hub 💚
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🍔🍩 Food & Drink (come hungry!)
There’s plenty to choose from this year:
🍻 May Day Festival Committee Bar 🍜 Ariels Filipino Kitchen 🍰 Bellas Sweet Treats 🍭 Bernice Farr Candy Floss ☕ Brew Crew Coffee Ltd 🥟 Chak De Samosa 🍩 Churros & Donuts 🔥 Chalgrove Cricket Club BBQ 🍗 Effin Grace Fried Chicken 🐖 Hog Roast 🍟 Howe & Co Fish and Chips 🍦 Johns Whippy 🧁 Krispies Cake 🍛 Lizas Kitchen 🍕 Pizzas, Southern Fried Chicken & Loaded Fries
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🎶 Entertainment & Attractions:
🎺 Chinnor Silver Band
🐴 Poppet Pony Rides
🛹 Oxford Wheels Project – FREE skateboarding tuition!
🎈 Zorb Mania
🤠 Bucking Bronco (subsidised by the committee!)
🎤 Aaron Williams Children’s Entertainer
🎵 Gentleman of Ska N B
🎸 Stormy Tuesdays
🎶 And making their festival debut… The Chalgrove Junior Choir!
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📌 Check out the attached schedules and site plans for full details of timings and locations throughout the day.

It’s going to be a brilliant day full of fun, food, and community spirit from across Oxfordshire, we can’t wait to see you all there! 💐🎉

👉 We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

02/05/2026

🐶🌟 FUN DOG SHOW at the Chalgrove Village May Day Festival!🌟🐶

It’s nearly time! Our ever popular Fun Dog Show is back at the Chalgrove May Day Festival this Monday and we can’t wait to see all your amazing four legged friends 🐾✨

🚨 PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! 🚨
Make sure you arrive in plenty of time to register on the Chalgrove Rec in the Arena between 12:00pm – 1:45pm so you don’t miss out on your chosen classes ⏰

🌌✨*Don’t miss our STAR CLASS…
🎭 Best Dressed in the Galaxy! (Star Wars Fancy Dress, afterall it is May the Fourth!)
So get those costumes ready and bring your Jedi, Stormtroopers, Wookiees and more! 🚀🐶
Prizes up for grabs for the most out-of-this-world outfits, all generously donated by Notcutts, Taking The Lead and Muttley’s Cuts

🎭 Classes include:
🌟 Best Dressed in the Galaxy! (Star Wars Fancy Dress)
🧒 Best Young Handler (Star Wars Fancy Dress optional)
💙 Most Handsome Male
🌸 Prettiest Bitch
🎓 Best Trick
👴 Best Veteran
🐕 Best Pup (1 year and under)
💫 Waggiest Tail
🏡 Best Rescue
🌭 Sausage Catching Competition (limited spaces – don’t miss out!)

🏆 Plus… Best in Show! (All class winners will be invited to compete)

💷 £2 per class

🕛 Registration: 12:00pm – 1:45pm
🐾 First class: 2:00pm (in the Arena)
🏆 Best in Show: 3:40pm

Whether your pup is a superstar, a trick genius, or just very, very cute… we want to see them there 🐕💛

🎉 Sponsored by Notcutts Garden Centre
🐾 Organised by the lovely Charlotte at Taking the Lead

Get those leads ready, costumes on, and we’ll see you on Monday for a tail-waggingly good time! 🐶✨

30/04/2026

The t-shirts have arrived for the Chalgrove 10k Race! 🙌

Every runner gets a FREE race t-shirt (and there’s still time to sign up 😉)
👉 https://www.chalgrovefestival10k.co.uk/

We’d also like to say a huge thank you to our amazing race sponsors, we truly couldn’t put this event on without your support! 🙌

✨ Check out the full list of sponsors here:
Oxbridge Design & Detailing Services
John Boyd Motor Vehicle Repairs
RW Flooring
The Window Doctor
Oxtech Facilities
MK Gardening Services
Martin Baker

28/04/2026

🌸🎉 **Chalgrove May Day Festival 2026 – Full Event Announcement!** 🎉🌸

We’re so excited to finally share everything we’ve got planned for this year’s **Chalgrove May Day Festival** it’s shaping up to be an amazing day for the whole village! 🙌

📍 **Where:** Chalgrove Recreation Ground, OX44 7TE
📅 **When:** Monday 4th May 2026
⏰ **Time:** 11:30am – 4:00pm

🚗 **Parking:** Available off Mill Lane – just follow the signs on the day. There’ll be a small parking fee, which will be donated to charity 💛

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✨ **What’s on?** ✨

🐶 **Fun Dog Show** bring your four-legged friends along! Classes are attached 🐾

🏃‍♀️ **Chalgrove 10K** still time to sign up if you’ve been thinking about it!
👉 chalgrovefestival10k.co.uk

🚗 **Classic Cars** a must-see for car lovers

👗 **Star Wars Fancy Dress Competition** – whether you’re Jedi, Sith, or somewhere in between… we want to see your outfits! 🌌✨

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🛍️ **Local Community Stalls:**
We’re proud to have so many brilliant local groups joining us:
Chalgrove PTA, St Mary’s Church, Horticultural Society, Chalgrove WI, 1st Scouts, Chalgrove Cavaliers, and Chalgrove & Watlington First Hub 💚

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🍔🍩 **Food & Drink (come hungry!)**
There’s plenty to choose from this year:
🍻 May Day Festival Committee Bar
🍜 Ariels Filipino Kitchen
🍰 Bellas Sweet Treats
🍭 Bernice Farr Candy Floss
☕ Brew Crew Coffee Ltd
🥟 Chak De Samosa
🍩 Churros & Donuts
🔥 Chalgrove Cricket Club BBQ
🍗 Effin Grace Fried Chicken
🐖 Hog Roast
🍟 Howe & Co Fish and Chips
🍦 Johns Whippy
🧁 Krispies Cakes
🍛 Lizas Kitchen
🍕 Pizzas, Southern Fried Chicken & Loaded Fries

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🎶 **Entertainment & Attractions:**
🎺 Chinnor Silver Band
🛹 Oxford Wheels Project – **FREE** skateboarding tuition!
🎈 Zorb Mania
🤠 Bucking Bronco (subsidised by the committee!)
🎤 Aaron Williams Children’s Entertainer
🎵 Gentleman of Ska N B
🎸 Stormy Tuesdays
🎶 And making their festival debut… **The Chalgrove Junior Choir!**

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📌 **Don’t forget to check out the attached schedules and site plans** for full details of timings and locations throughout the day.

It’s going to be a brilliant day full of fun, food, and community spirit, we can’t wait to see you all there! 💐🎉

👉 Tag your friends, spread the word, and get it in the diary!

25/04/2026

🏃‍♀️You DON’T have to be a pro to run the Chalgrove Festival 10K! 🏃‍♂️

Thinking about it… but not sure you’re “good enough”? This is your sign 👉 JUST GO FOR IT! 💛

Our 10K is all about taking part, having fun, and enjoying the day, whether you jog, run, or take it at your own pace 🙌

✨ Why you’ll love it:
🏁 Fully marshalled (so you can relax and enjoy it)
💧 Water station at 5K
🌳 A beautiful countryside route to keep you going
🎉 An amazing, supportive atmosphere from start to finish
🏅 Officially recognised by England Athletics
👟 No pressure. No judgement. Just a brilliant community event to be part of.

💷 Entry
£25 (includes a FREE t-shirt 👕)
£23 for England Athletics registered runners

⏰ Places are filling fast, so don’t miss out!

👉 Sign up here: https://www.chalgrovefestival10k.co.uk/

Grab a friend, set yourself a challenge, and come be part of something special 💫

23/04/2026

🌌✨ Star Wars Fancy Dress Competition ✨🌌

Get your costumes ready… because this **May the 4th** we’re going full galactic at the Chalgrove May Day Festival 🚀

🌟 Prizes are up for grabs for the best-dressed in the galaxy!
Whether you’re a Jedi 🟢, a Stormtrooper ⚪, or a scruffy-looking nerf herder 🐾… we want to see you there!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Don’t be a “Solo” traveller, bring the whole family along and join the fun!

Expect plenty of laughs, incredible costumes, and a whole lot of May the 4th magic 💫

So channel your inner Skywalker, dust off those lightsabers, and may the force be with you… always ⚔️✨

25/01/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE CHALGROVE! 🎉

The Chalgrove May Day Festival returns on Monday 4th May, bringing the village together for a brilliant day of fun, and yes, the Chalgrove Festival 10k is back too! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🌸 What’s on?
Expect a proper community celebration with FREE entry all day, including:
🐶 Our ever-popular Dog Show (all breeds, all personalities!)
🎡 A Fun Fair for children of all ages
🍺 Beer Tents serving local favourites
🎶 Live music throughout the day
🚗 A fantastic Classic Car Show
…and plenty more to enjoy with friends, family and neighbours.

🛍️ Local businesses & makers
Would you like to run a stall and showcase what you do to the village and visitors? We’d love to have you involved!
👉 Book your stall here: https://forms.gle/5Hfy6VuWi1eV93Mi6

🚘 Classic car owners
If you have a classic car you’d like to show off, please register your details and sign up here:
https://forms.gle/KhcaFK8wcuqNNZbcA

🎁 Sponsors & raffle prizes
If you or someone you know would like to sponsor the festival or donate a raffle prize, we’d love to hear from you. Your support really does help to make the day possible.
📧 Email us at [email protected]

🏃 Chalgrove 10k Run
Always thought about running the 10k? Now’s the time! The early bird discount is still LIVE!
💷 Entry is usually £25, but use the code NewYear2026 for an exclusive January discount 👉 Enter here:
https://englandathletics.sport80.com/.../wizard/e/30360/home

🙌 Volunteers needed!
It’s not too late to get involved, we’re a small, friendly committee of just 9 volunteers. If you can spare a bit of time helping with organising beforehand or lending a hand on the day, we’d love to hear from you. 📧 Please email us with your details: [email protected]

📣 Please like, share, and spread the word, we can’t wait to celebrate with you all on Monday 4th May! 🎉🌼

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