FRIENDS EVENTS

The Friends of Dalby Forest organise events to add to the enjoyment of visitors to the Forest. This page gives information on these events, some are regular annual events, and others sometimes lasting several days are less frequent. Watch this space for all the latest information

Woodland Festivals

The last Woodland Festival took place on the 14th, 15th and 16th of September 2007. The first Woodland Festival  took place in 2005 and proved very successful.  You can read more about it by clicking on the link 2005 Woodland Festival. We have no plans to hold this event in 2008 but watch out for more news in the future.

Dalby Duck Dash 

This is now held every Easter Monday at Staindale Beck. Yellow plastic ducks are released into the winding beck, each one numbered and keen to win the race! It's a fun day out for all the family.
The first race will be at 1pm and tickets will be on sale during the morning at the Friends marquee, where other attractions can be found. 
Refreshments will be on sale throughout the day so come along and have some fun.

Dalbyology

This is now an annual event run by The Friends on the first Sunday in June.
This year's event took place on Sunday 1st June with Celebrity Guest Dr Janet Sumner, and was a success despite the indifferent weather.
If you missed it have a look at the poster below for full details and put a note in your diary for next year.

Halloween

The Friends of Dalby Forest committee entertain the children and adults while they wait for the scary walk. Young children are encouraged to make masks, bats, etc. Scary dip (a bran tub with a difference), wrap a mummy, wake the witch, pumpkin shy, win a toffee apple and apple bobbing, all in an atmospheric hall, make for a fun, scary time for the family, and all for free.
Please note that the Forestry Commission do charge for this event whch is organised in conjunction with Scarborough College.