Goostrey Rose Festival
This annual event upholds a tradition dating back more than a century and is the highlight of the year for many in this South Cheshire village.A colourful procession of floats featuring over 300 children and adults kicks off the celebrations which take place on the last Saturday in June. Residents and visitors alike also enjoy the crowning of the Rose Queen, maypole dancing and a fête on the school field. The day is rounded off by a lively ceilidh.
At one time nearly every village in the area held a similar Rose Festival but today only a handful survive. However, thanks to the support of villagers, Goostrey Rose Festival is still going strong and each year attracts hundreds of visitors from across the country.
Rose Queen
Procession
Fête
Goostrey Rose Festival 2025
Rose Day 2025 will take place on Saturday 28 June. There’ll be a procession through the village and the traditional crowning of the Rose Queen and Rosebud Queen.
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Latest News
17th March 2025
A girl who was inspired to be Goostrey Rose Queen when she was a train bearer in the procession six years ago has achieved her goal. Rosa Tominson, aged 11, who was chosen from a strong field of eight by an independent...
1st February 2025
The 2025 Goostrey Rose Queen will be chosen on Saturday 15 March and this year, year 6 and 7 girls, who have taken part in two of the last three Rose Days, are eligible. As there is a limited number of girls that can be...
Goostrey Rose Festival Funding
The costs of staging the annual Goostrey Rose Festival, which this year is on Saturday 28th June, continue to rise. Our 2024 event cost over £13,000 and we expect that figure to rise again this year. In addition to the...
Sibelco is proud to sponsor Goostrey Rose Festival
