You can see more detals of what to expect when the full programme is announced in a few weeks time by looking at the 2011 Festival programme

*The Jack In The Green Exhibition*

History House, Courthouse Street, Hastings Old Town,
Opening late April to early May.
Opening times 11am-4pm Thursday-Sunday

Now in its fifth fabulous year, the Jack In the Green Exhibition is an exciting taste of the weekend's festivities, providing a cultural and historic reference point for the event.
Crammed full of vivid images, giants and costumes all framed by luscious greenery, its easy to feel immersed in the magic of Jack In The Green.

An evenings entertainment to wet the appetite for the weekend to come

PLUS Live music sessions in the Old Town at various local hostelries. Why not try The Stag in All Saints Street or The Jenny Lind and The First In Last Out, both in the High Street. There’s sure to be something for everyone, just take your pick!

Morris Dancing around the Town,

Starting at Winkle Island on the Bourne, Morris Dancers will be performing far and wide, including our host sides, Mad Jacks Morris  and Hannah's Cat.

The Big Saturday Night Ceilidh

This year the Big Ceilidh features the magnificent....

Celebration, dancing, drumming and music

The dancing and music continues to ascend towards its crescendo with the Grand Procession on Monday

The Grand Procession, in order of appearance..

Jack, The Bogies and Black Sal,
Mad Jack's Morris,
The Sweeps,
The May Queen,
Hannah's Cat,
The Lovely Ladies,
The Gay Bogies,
Section Five,
The Hastings Giant,
Morris sides and Giants,
Sambalanco,
Green Participants,
Rumpledrumskin.

followed by... Morris dancing at the castle.