Kirkby Malzeard all set for its three-day big weekend

Kirkby Malzeard is set to host a three-day weekend of community activities, starting tomorrow.

The Big Weekend will include live music, a Black Sheep bar, street food and artisan stalls in the first event of its kind in the village.

Visitors can expect performances from Hyde Family Jam, Reeth Brass Band, Kirkby Tunes Folk Group, and many more over the Father’s Day weekend.

The event promises something for all ages, from the inaugural 11K Crackpots Run to a TikTok disco.

There will also be a scarecrow trail – with 32 scarecrows scattered around the village – as well as a parade, a farm and tractor fest and a dog show and scurry.

Nigel Robertshaw, a village resident overseeing the live music event, said:

“This is a first for the village and we know it will be something completely different.

“We are also running a Kirkby’s Got Talent session to allow local people the chance to perform on a live stage.”

During the live music on Saturday night, Manchega Tapas and Skellgill Burgers will be offering pop-up food, alongside the village’s own fish and chips. Tickets for the live music can be found here.

The Big Weekend will round off at the village pub, the Queens Head, with an all-ages karaoke and barbecue.

Any money raised from the weekend will be used to fund future community events, including the bonfire and youth projects.

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Kirkby Malzeard to hold three-day village gala

Kirkby Malzeard is to revive its village gala over three days in June.

Now known as The Big Weekend, it will include street food, stalls, a bar and an 11k run as well as children’s activities.

Details of the event, which will be held from June 16 to 18, were unveiled this week at a launch event that included Cllr Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, who was recently elected to represent Masham and Fountains on North Yorkshire Council.

Pippa Manson, chairman of Kirkby Malzeard, Laverton and Dallowgill Parish Council, said:

“For many years we had a gala with a parade and all the trimmings but this gradually faded.

“However, in recent years we have put on amazing events to support the Tour de Yorkshire and last year a four-day extravaganza over the jubilee.  Attendance was very high so we know people support and enjoy these village festivities”.

The playing field activities will include an 11k crackpot run, a mini mosaic walk and children’s disco.

There will also be a youth arts festival, a parade, a scarecrow trail and a dog show and scurry.

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The Big Weekend will round off at the village pub, The Queen’s Head, with an all-age karaoke and barbecue.

Ms Manson said:

“This is the first time we will be holding such an ambitious event and opening it up to the area. The more the success, the more the community benefits.”

Profits from the weekend will be used to host other activities, such as the bonfire and youth projects.

Photo shows: Cllr Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, parish council chair Pippa Manson, parish councillor Richard Hughes and Big Weekend committee members.