Pickering 1940s Weekend
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What to expect
- Traders
- Vehicles
- Camping Available
- Historical Encampment
- Live Music
Pickering 1940s Weekend transforms the North Yorkshire market town into a vibrant celebration of civilian life in wartime Britain. Rebranded from the former Pickering War Weekend, the event now shines a spotlight on the resilience, creativity and community spirit of the 1940s home front. While full 2026 details are still to be confirmed, the much-loved format is expected to return, with updates announced closer to the date.
Across the weekend, visitors can look forward to:
Live swing music filling the streets.
Street dancing and pop-up performances
Costumed characters in authentic period dress
Historic vehicles and themed town decorations
Independent shops, cafés and pubs joining in with bunting, vintage window displays and retro-inspired menus
Local traders offering vintage treasures and handmade crafts
The whole town gets involved, creating a fully immersive 1940s atmosphere.
Across the weekend, visitors can look forward to:
Live swing music filling the streets.
Street dancing and pop-up performances
Costumed characters in authentic period dress
Historic vehicles and themed town decorations
Independent shops, cafés and pubs joining in with bunting, vintage window displays and retro-inspired menus
Local traders offering vintage treasures and handmade crafts
The whole town gets involved, creating a fully immersive 1940s atmosphere.
Event Info
- Dates
- 9–11 October 2026
- Time
- 10:00am – 5:00pm daily
- Location
- Pickering, YO18 8AJ
- Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Price
- Free
- Ticket Purchase
- Not required
- Refreshments
- Food vendors
- Event Size
- Medium
- Parking
- Parking for the Pickering 1940s Weekend is available via an official Park and Ride operating from the Galtres Park and Retreat (Pickering Showground), alongside council-operated long and short-stay town car parks
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