The 'Obby 'Oss festival (/ ˈɒbi ˈɒs /) [1] is a folk custom that takes place each 1st of May in Padstow, a coastal town in North Cornwall. It involves two separate processions making their …

Padstow's Obby Oss celebration is one of the oldest surviving festivals in the UK, famous for both its age and its uniqueness. Thought to have its origins in Pagan fertility rites, the Obby Oss is …

May Day (or 'Obby 'Oss Day, as it is known) is the biggest day in Padstow's calendar. It is not unusual to see 30,000 people crammed into this little town on the day when Padstonians from …

Aug 9, 2025 · The Obby Oss May Day celebration, dating back to 1803, is a captivating blend of folklore, music, and community spirit. This centuries-old festival draws thousands of visitors, …

May 1, 2024 · Padstow's two 'Obby 'Oss - wooden hobby horse costumes - are paraded through the town for the celebrations every year.

Apr 11, 2025 · The ‘Obby ‘Oss (Hobby Horse) Festival, celebrated annually on May Day, is one of Britain’s oldest surviving customs and a must-see cultural experience for anyone visiting …

The 'Obby 'Oss festival is a special folk custom that happens every year on May 1st in Padstow, a town by the sea in North Cornwall. It involves two different parades moving through the town.

Jan 15, 2025 · The 'Obby 'Oss Festival in Padstow is a vibrant Cornish tradition celebrating May Day. With colorful costumes, music, and dancing, it honors ancient customs of welcoming …

The Obby 'Oss festival [1] is a folk custom that takes place each 1st of May in Padstow, a coastal town in North Cornwall. It involves two separate processions making their way around the …

Aug 15, 2025 · An Obby Oss is a traditional Cornish folk creature featuring a black cloth-draped frame with snapping jaws, celebrated annually in Padstow on May 1st during a centuries-old …