Saturday 21st October 2023 saw Glastonbury Border Morris, Wild Moon Morris and Enigma Border Morris entertaining the crowds gathered at the Market Cross. Mid-afternoon the Horde led the Wild Hunt procession down the High Street, with stiltwalker Ceilidh at the front. The Horde were followed by the Dragon Drummers, the Green Men of Glastonbury and finally the Glastonbury Red and White Dragons, who then battled it out on the marketplace to mark the turning of the seasons into Winter.
While all this was going on, the Fairies were gathering in the Town Hall for their Autumn Fairy Fayre, then their knees up with the Dolmen in the evening for the Faery Ball.
I hope you enjoy my photos and video.
Morris Dancers and Musicians on the Market Cross
The Horde the Dragons and other Fantastically Dressed Folk
Just a few of the Faery Ball Attendees
You’ll find more of my photos of the day on Instagram:
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if you missed this, don’t worry, there are still plenty of events coming up in Glastonbury, see this post for details:
All photographs copyright Vicki Steward of Normal For Glastonbury, please get in touch if you’d like to use any of them.
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