Richmond May Fest spring festival 2024 in pictures

The long-anticipated Richmond MayFest returned from May 3-6 with four days of lively music, dancing, storytelling and much more to mark the return of spring.

Events took place across the town centre and even at Richmond Castle including a Ceilidh, performances from the Jolly Wassailers, Maypole Movers and living history from Dawn of Chivalry.

The celebration kicked off on Friday (May 3) with retro night - a 50s and 60s dance event in Richmond Town Hall then markets, dancing and music took place the following day.

There was also a very special performance by the North Riding Sinfonia on Sunday - a group of musicians who represented the area in a concert tour of Germany in 1974 and reunited for a one-off gig.

Pictures from the weekend show happy attendees participating in everything from making their medieval coin to enjoying the movements of May Day Morris dancers.

Here are some photos from the weekend - can you spot yourself?

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Richmond MayFest in North Yorkshire. (Image: STUART BOULTON)