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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Goostrey Rose Festival Funding

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...

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A note of thanks

A note of thanks

We've got a fantastic selection of prizes on offer for this year's Prize Draw and Ceilidh Draw and that's all thanks to all the local people and businesses who kindly made a donation....

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Sibelco is proud to sponsor Goostrey Rose Festival