Wassail at Newquay Orchard

About

Saturday 13th Jaunary 2024 

Step into the New Year with warmth and togetherness at the beloved Newquay Orchard Wassail celebration.

It's a cherished tradition where we come together to ward off bad spirits and raise a toast to a fruitful harvest for the year ahead.

Our Wassail is a joyous occasion, a vibrant symphony of song in the deep midwinter.

The word 'Wassail' originates from the phrase 'waes hael', which wishes 'good health'.

*Join us from 12.30pm where we'll have crown willow weaving, face painting, and Imagine Outdoors sparking fun with fireside activities for the little ones.

*At 1pm, The Clams will take the stage to serenade us with toe-tapping Shanties. It's a lineup you won't want to miss!

*Meet at 2pm at our Heart and Soul cafe, to join in the community Wassail parade* where we wind our way through the Orchard, creating a joyful ruckus with pots and pans, a delightful ritual to dispel any bad spirits.

At the end of the parade the Wassail Queen feeds the Wassail tree by pouring apple juice over its roots and decorating its branches with slices of toast, an offering to welcome the good spirit represented by the robin. And together we all sing the Wassail song!

We'll then have a few closing songs from the wonderful Orchard Voices.

Heart and Soul will be open all day with food, drinks and treats.

We can't wait to welcome you to the Orchard - a symbol of community, good health and hope!

FREE ENTRY