Festival of Vintage-York
York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX
Saturday and Sunday
28th & 29th April 2012
Opening times 10am-5pm Both Days,
please note this event is mostly indoors (no dogs please)
Back for our second year at York, we have even more planned to get you in the swing of things!
New for 2012
UK Homefront
Talks & Displays
Bombed out Washday
A talk & interactive display on the work of the National Emergency Washing Service in WW2, soaps and all!
Womens Timber Corp
A short talk & display on the life and equipment used by the girls of the Timber Corp.
Enter our 'Best Dressed 2012' Competition
Naomi Thompson, author of 'Style Me Vintage' will be one of our judges this year so make sure you find your best outfit.
The competition will be held in the Fashion Show area at 3.30pm on both Saturday and Sunday and is limited to 50 places so be sure to sign up in Nostalgia Hall when you arrive.
Fun Films Vintage Cinema Showcase
presented by Visual Thinktank
This is an opportunity for Film Fun to showcase their collection of quirky news items, public information films and 8mm home movies there amazing treasures add great visual context and fill you with national pride.
Mid-Century Textile Exhibition
The Retropattern collection contains interesting pieces of design mainly from the 1950's & 1960's. Items are usually by named designers but this won't preclude interesting finds which are indicative of the era. You may even be able to help us identify them
Vintage Styling Advice
by Naomi Thompson
Naomi Thompson is a stylist and personal shopper specialising in Vintage Fashion and Author of recently launched "Style Me Vintage" Naomi will be giving talks and holding Q&A's and Mini Tours of Vintage Shopping on boths days.
Naomi's talks will be at 12pm and 3pm on both days.
Burlesque Workshops
Nothing too naughty, The Girls from Coquette with be holding taster sessions for those who fancy ago, please book on the day
Live Music
For 2012 our indoor Main Stage is presented by Twinwood Festival
Festival of Vintage, Line Up for 2012
Lola Lamour (Sunday)
A singer & entertainer that specialises in music from the 1920's to the 1950's. From Gershwin to Porter, Dance Band melodies to the magic of the Movies
Sincerely Yours (Saturday)
Sincerely Yours is a Mother & Daughter duet-Jeanette and Tiffany Kingdon. Sincerely Yours pays tribute to the heyday of 1940's Wartime entertainment delighting audiences with sing-along tunes designed to bring back warm memories
Madeline Brown (Saturday)
"Authentic and passionate 1940's style singer and entertainer"
Samantha Hughes (Saturday & Sunday)
Definitely 'Born Too Late', Samantha Hughes is an enthusiastic cover vocalist who holds immense passion and knowledge on the pop and rock 'n' roll era, dating back to the 1950s and 1960s
Jump Jive 'n' Wail (Sunday)
play music from the 30's, 40's and 50's. Lounge lizard swing to foot tapping, jive dancing,
The Groove Diggers (Saturday & Sunday)
These guys are relentless in their aim to make music in the most authentic way possible. Real Raw Rockabilly!
The Polka Dots
(Saturday)
Vintage DJ's
DJ Galaxie Bob
playing on the Indoor Main stage
It's a Wind Up! Vintage 78 Gramophone Dj'sIt's a Wind Up! Vintage 78 Gramophone DJ's will be playing throughout the day with a fantastic selection of 20th Century Music from the 1920s through to the 1950s on original 78rpm shellac discs.
playing in the Nostalgia Hall
The Vintage Beauty Parlour
Bethany Davies and her team will be offering Victory Rolls and Finger Waves amongst other primping and preening ensuring you look at you best all day! Learn how to make the best of your vintage look and get a do to suit your favourite era
Booking can be taken in advance contact
Vintage Fashion Parades
There will be Vintage Fashion Parades each day. You will be whisked through the decades by York's Very Best Vintage Shops
Plus for 2012 we will have a Vintage Wedding Section.
Dance
Dance is an important part of the weekend.
Enjoy learning various dances as part of your ticket including....
1940s jive, triple time lindy hop,lindy charleston, shim sham,jitterbug stroll, balboa & collegiate shag. Whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer there will be new moves to learn. All dance activities are included in the ticket price.
GI Jive to be offering Lession in the Nostalgia Hall Stand throughout Saturday & Sunday.
GI Jive have been teaching for almost 18 years and have taught throughout the UK, France, Belgium, Spain and America.
The Back Step Boogie will be back for 2012 offering lesson in the Knavesmire stand on both days of the event
Demos of Lindyhop
Demos of Lindyhop
Vintage Vehicle Displays
See a great selection of Vintage Cars, plus new for 2012 Vintage Motorbikes from www.eddys-moto.co.uk
Make Do & Mend Corner &
Vintage Inspired Area
We have a great selection of Workshops on both day in our Make Do & Mend Area. Learn a new skill and have a go at upcycling unwanted Vintage Items. Including Making Ribbon Flower Brooches, Paper Crafts, Fasinators
Plus Demonstrations from Craft experts on upcyling cushions, suitcases & Hatboxes as well a the moor tradional skill of Rag Rug Making,
Click Here for the Timetable of Workshops & Demos.
Also New for 2012 we are introducing a Vintage Inspired Section with Makers & Sellers of Fashion & Homewares inspired by the past.
Collectors Corner
Meet collectors & Enthusiasts of Vintage from 1930-1960
Directions to York
Directions
By Car
Go to the York Racecourse website for directions by car, click on link below and add your postcode
By Bus from York Railway Station
First Bus Number 11 on the Ashley Park-Bishopthorpe Route. Get off at Southbank, The Knavesmire
