There's No Time Like The Past!
Festival of Vintage North
York Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Knavesmire Road, York YO23 1EX
Festival of Vintage North
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Just £28 for the Weekend
10am-5pm Both Days
(Please note there is no camping option)
Festival of Vintage at York Racecourse
Festival of Vintage at York Racecourse
Festival of Vintage takes place over 3 buildings and 4 floors of York Racecourse plus an extensive outdoor area for Classic Vehicles and Displays. There is plenty to see and do! This event is so much more than a vintage fair,
its a whole vintage weekender!
Enjoy our Vintage Dance Hall with a range of FREE Dance Lessons throughout the weekend as well as a chance for some social dancing.
Explore the Nostalgia Hall with the Main 'Rockin Stage' and Dance Floor. Bar & Refreshments, Chaps Lounge & Vinyl corner, Vintage Inspired Area & Vintage Hair Parlour.
The Vintage Arcade is packed to the rafters with arguably the best selection of early vintage fashion in the UK, plus a fantastic selection of specialist traders selling Art Deco, Atomic & Utility Home Items from the 1930's-1960's. You will also find the Victory Stage & Dance Area plus several DJ's across the different floors and a Vintage Talk Corner.
New for 2020 (as part of our York 10th year celebrations) The Haberdashery Hall. We will be celebrating the Make Do & Mend era and encouraging the creative spirit of the 1930's-1960's by introducing a new hall full of original dress patterns, buttons, fabric, knitting and crochet equipment, sewing machines and trims. Perfect for those who love to create accurate pieces of fashion and home soft furnishings
This is the York lineup for 2020
Plenty to watch, do and dance to!
Live Music & Vintage DJ's
Live Music & Vintage DJ's
We have a great lineup of Live Music and Dj's playing music from the 1930's-60's
The stages are indoors which means space to dance and no problems with the weather!
Our Live Music Stages.....
The 'Rockin' Stage
In the Nostalgia Hall
The Retrobaits
Saturday
The Retrobaits
Saturday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
The Delray Rockets
Saturday
The Delray Rockets
Saturday
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Lew Lewis & His All Star Trio
Saturday
Lew Lewis & His All Star Trio
Saturday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Lady Luck Lexy & The Riverside Boys
Saturday
Lady Luck Lexy & The Riverside Boys
Saturday
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Howlin Ric & Rocketeers
Sunday
Howlin Ric & Rocketeers
Sunday
The Swing Cats are a dance team brought together by the love of vintage dance and music. We want to share our passion and joy for swing dance nationwide and our aim is to get people dancing so they can become part of a large, friendly social dance scene which welcomes people of all ages. But most importantly, we want you to have fun!
Tom Powell from Grassington runs the group with his partner Ellie Wilson and together, they have won several swing dance competitions (Tom won the one here last year!), as well as dancing on period dramas for the BBC! We are honoured to have been asked to teach at this year’s Festival of Vintage and we look forward to dancing to all the wonderful musicians!
The Jive Aces
Sunday
The Jive Aces
Sunday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Reverand Blacks
Rock n Roll Revival
Sunday
Reverand Blacks
Rock n Roll Revival
Sunday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Victory Stage
In the Vintage Arcade
The Washboard Resonators
Saturday
The Washboard Resonators
Saturday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Champagne Charlie
Saturday
Champagne Charlie
Saturday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Miss Marina Mae
Saturday
Miss Marina Mae
Saturday
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Paul 'Peaky' Shelby
Saturday & Sunday
Paul 'Peaky' Shelby
Saturday & Sunday
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Johnny Victory
Sunday
Johnny Victory
Sunday
The Swing Cats are a dance team brought together by the love of vintage dance and music. We want to share our passion and joy for swing dance nationwide and our aim is to get people dancing so they can become part of a large, friendly social dance scene which welcomes people of all ages. But most importantly, we want you to have fun!
Tom Powell from Grassington runs the group with his partner Ellie Wilson and together, they have won several swing dance competitions (Tom won the one here last year!), as well as dancing on period dramas for the BBC! We are honoured to have been asked to teach at this year’s Festival of Vintage and we look forward to dancing to all the wonderful musicians!
The George Formby Experience
Sunday
The George Formby Experience
Sunday
York Vintage Dance Group run dance classes for beginners and intermediates in a wide range of dances and styles from the 1920's, 30's, 40's & 1950's, at two local venues in York and also at the Milton Rooms in Malton. They also hold Dance Workshops, and regularly run Vintage & 1940's themed Dance Nights, Social Dances in York and Malton. For further information visit
They will be teaching Rock & Roll Waltz & Cha Cha Cha Stroll
Other Entertainment
Laurence Marshall One Man Band-Both Days on the Outdoor Stage
Laurence Marshall One Man Band-Both Days on the Outdoor Stage
York Vintage Dance Group run dance classes for beginners and intermediates in a wide range of dances and styles from the 1920's, 30's, 40's & 1950's, at two local venues in York and also at the Milton Rooms in Malton. They also hold Dance Workshops, and regularly run Vintage & 1940's themed Dance Nights, Social Dances in York and Malton. For further information visit
They will be teaching Rock & Roll Waltz & Cha Cha Cha Stroll
The Weekends DJ's
CD Jive
Both Days on the Rockin Stage
CD Jive
Both Days on the Rockin Stage
The Swing Cats are a dance team brought together by the love of vintage dance and music. We want to share our passion and joy for swing dance nationwide and our aim is to get people dancing so they can become part of a large, friendly social dance scene which welcomes people of all ages. But most importantly, we want you to have fun!
Tom Powell from Grassington runs the group with his partner Ellie Wilson and together, they have won several swing dance competitions (Tom won the one here last year!), as well as dancing on period dramas for the BBC! We are honoured to have been asked to teach at this year’s Festival of Vintage and we look forward to dancing to all the wonderful musicians!
York Dance Group
DJ Both Days in the Vintage Arcade
York Dance Group
DJ Both Days in the Vintage Arcade
York Vintage Dance Group run dance classes for beginners and intermediates in a wide range of dances and styles from the 1920's, 30's, 40's & 1950's, at two local venues in York and also at the Milton Rooms in Malton. They also hold Dance Workshops, and regularly run Vintage & 1940's themed Dance Nights, Social Dances in York and Malton. For further information visit
They will be teaching Rock & Roll Waltz & Cha Cha Cha Stroll
A-Train Swing
Both Days The Vintage Dance Hall
A-Train Swing
Both Days The Vintage Dance Hall
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Cliff Cadillac-
Both Days on the Rockin Stage
Cliff Cadillac-
Both Days on the Rockin Stage
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Vintage Rewind-
Both Days on the Victory Stage
Vintage Rewind-
Both Days on the Victory Stage
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
The Anderson
4th Floor-Vintage Arcade
The Anderson
4th Floor-Vintage Arcade
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Vintage Displays & Activities
Dance Lessons &
The Vintage Dance Hall
Dance Lessons &
The Vintage Dance Hall
Dance Lessons &
The Vintage Dance Hall
Enjoy learning to Dance or brush up on your moves in our dedicated dance areas. We will be offering Free Lessons in Lindy Hop and more, so you can look the part and dance it too! See our full programme by following the link below. There will also be some time for social dancing to our resident DJ's playing music throughout the day.
FREE Dance Lessons
FREE Dance Lessons
We have Dance Lesson & Demonstrations in various locations across the Festival and the Vintage Dance Hall is back for 2020 with a full programme of Dance Lessons & Workshops.
The Swing Cats
The Swing Cats
The Swing Cats are a dance team brought together by the love of vintage dance and music. We want to share our passion and joy for swing dance nationwide and our aim is to get people dancing so they can become part of a large, friendly social dance scene which welcomes people of all ages. But most importantly, we want you to have fun!
Tom Powell from Grassington runs the group with his partner Ellie Wilson and together, they have won several swing dance competitions (Tom won the one here last year!), as well as dancing on period dramas for the BBC! We are honoured to have been asked to teach at this year’s Festival of Vintage and we look forward to dancing to all the wonderful musicians!
York Dance Group
York Dance Group
York Vintage Dance Group run dance classes for beginners and intermediates in a wide range of dances and styles from the 1920's, 30's, 40's & 1950's, at two local venues in York and also at the Milton Rooms in Malton. They also hold Dance Workshops, and regularly run Vintage & 1940's themed Dance Nights, Social Dances in York and Malton. For further information visit
They will be teaching Rock & Roll Waltz & Cha Cha Cha Stroll
A-Train Swing
A-Train Swing
A-Train Swing consists of husband and wife team, Ian (aka Windy) and Janet who have been on the vintage scene for the past 17 years embracing and promoting the Golden Age of Swing. DJ Windy is not only a Swing DJ, in addition they organise their own dance events and also get hired to add sophistication and style to private and corporate events and parties.
Ian & Janet are pleased to be able to pass on some of their dancing knowledge and will be teaching Balboa at this years Festival of Vintage. No need for any previous experience, the lesson will be aimed at absolute beginners to get you moving on that dance floor before the weekend is over.
Shag up North
Shag up North
Collegiate Shag is a fun & energetic partner dance from the 1920s danced primarily to up-tempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. We run classes on Wednesdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 130 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LU. Everyone welcome.
They will be teaching 1 session both days
For further information visit us on Facebook or at www.shagupnorth.wordpress.com
Dronfield Vintage Dance
Dronfield Vintage Dance
Dronfield Vintage Dance is a small up coming dance social in the south Yorkshire area. They will be doing demos followed by a workshop on both days. Saturday, The Maddison & Sunday The Rock & Roll Waltz
Raynor Rock & Roll
Raynor Rock & Roll
Rayner Rock 'n' Roll York was established 2002 Eileen is an experienced dance teacher who has been teaching Rock 'n' Roll for over 16 years. Elieen Rayner and her team of Dancers will be at FOV on boths Days . Offer a chance to take part and enjoy learning Rock 'n' Roll Jive, 50's stroll, Charleston Stroll and more at the Rockin Stage in the Nostalgia Hall
Classic Vehicle Displays
Featuring Cars, Vans, Motorcyles and Caravans from the 1930's-1969
Featuring Cars, Vans, Motorcyles and Caravans from the 1930's-1969
Find a lovely variety of over 100 vehicles on the concourse area across the weekend in front of the Vintage Arcade.
York 25th April
Saturday Night Dance Options
This requires a separate ticket
Option 1 The Swing Commanders
Option 1 The Swing Commanders
This dance is at The De Grey Rooms,
St Leonard's Pl, York YO1 7HD
Door Open 7:30pm for 8pm - Midnight
Tickets £18 per adult
Licensed Bar
Option 2 Max Debon & The Debonaires
Option 2 Max Debon & The Debonaires
This dance is at The Gimcrack (Vintage Dance Hall)
York Racecourse, Racecourse Road,
York, YO23 1EX
Door Open 7:30pm for 8pm - Midnight
Tickets £18 per adult
Licensed Bar
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
Top to Toe - a glimpse into the fashions of the 1930s and 1940s
Top to Toe - a glimpse into the fashions of the 1930s and 1940s
A collaborative effort brought to you by Maggie Mae’s Vintage and The House of Foxy. Showcasing key outfits from the 1930s and 40s in both authentic vintage, vintage reproduction and how we might wear a mixture of both. We will be discussing design and manufacture elements and the extra details that can really top off you vintage outfit.
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
Get The Look!
with Edelweiss Vintage Salon
Get The Look!
with Edelweiss Vintage Salon
We like you to look the part at the Festival of Vintage, so we can offer the option to book one of our styling experts to get you looking top notch for the weekend:
This year we are working with Edelweiss Vintage Hair, click here for details and the link to BOOK.
Jack Barbers
Jack Barbers
A unique vintage inspired barbers shop, located in Hebden Bridge, Jack will be bringing his Popup salon to the Festival again. Offering vintage and contemporary hair styling, always a warm welcome and service with a smile.
No need to book, Jack will be working hard both days to keep the gents looking dapper.
Haircuts £10, Wet Shave £15, Blow Dry £5 Beard Trim £5
Shopping, Fashion Showcase, Talks and Well Dressed Visitors
Visitors are welcome to dress in Vintage Attire!
Visitors are welcome to dress in Vintage Attire!
Every year, more and more of our visitors join in with the spirit of the Festival by wearing Vintage Attire. In fact many regulars festival goers spend days before planning their outfits to perfection for the weekend. This really is the event where you can dust off your best bib & tucker and make a statement about your favourite era. There is also the ever popular Best Dressed Competition to Enter each day too if you fancy a daunt down our runway!
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
Offering the Best Vintage Shopping
in the UK
Offering the Best Vintage Shopping
in the UK
Over the years we have gained a reputation as one of the UK leading events to shop for Vintage Fashion from the 1920's-1960's. We also have a fantastic selection of Jewellery, Accessories and Home Items with 200 + exhibitors coming from across the UK for the weekend.
Visit The Vintage Arcade Ground Floor, Mezzanine and 1st Floor for original Vintage Fashion
Lessons, Workshops & Competition
Discover Vintage Ltd (the promoter) reserve the right to make alterations to the published Event or programme. Artists and billed attractions are subject to change. Our liability for the cancellation, rescheduling or material change to an Event is limited to the refund set out in the Terms & condition