22 - 25 May 2026
22 - 25
May
2026
Stick and Bucket Dance Competition
On:Sunday 24th May 2026
Starting at:18:00
Finishing at:19:00
Price:Donation
Where:Old Road Tavern
A local pub with a vibrant folk scene all year round. As well as regular Irish and French sessions and being the spiritual home to Chippenham Town Morris. The Old Road Tavern is the place to be for Irish sessions and the infamous Stick and Bucket competition.

Just a short 5 minute walk out of town once you know the right way. Head out of Island Park towards Olympiad and walk to the top Olympiad carpark. Walk through the car park and into the road next door which will lead you to Station Hill. Cross the road and head for the train station. To the left of the train station is a footbridge crossing the railway (a lift is available). Once over the bridge exit the train station carpark to the left and immediately turn right onto a small lane that runs between the back of shops and flats, leading to the Old Road Tavern on the left. Look out for a painted sign of Chippenham Town Morris on the back door! Alternatively, look out for the gate leading to the beer garden off New Road. As in previous years, The Old Road Tavern will be pleased to welcome visiting musicians looking for an Irish session. Please see the sessions page for a list of welcoming venues.

 

Entries - sign up at the judges' table in the run up to the competition - must include a stick, a bucket, & a dance.
The rest is up to you.

Past winners include Mary Rose and Royal George (2025), Folk Friendzy (2024), NYFTE (2023), Crispy (2022), Wicket Brood (2015) & Wickham Morris (many times).
More information on dedicated website - https://stickandbucketdancecompetition.wordpress.com/

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