A welcome from the North York Moors National Park.

The Festival will be announced  open by Minster FM  BEN FRY -town crier , who announced Ellie Goulding had arrived for her wedding into York Minster

Gather in the market place to be part of the very first World Jam Festival and meet the Mad Hatter and his  entourage . A perfect photo opportunity for our Steam Punk friends. Enjoy lunch in town then head up the Helmsley Walled Garden .Time to enjoy a jam infused on the way from Ryeburn Ice cream Parlour

You dunk a biscuit in your tea and try to hold it upright but very still. First biscuit to crumble loses! Duels start every hour on the hour

A selection of market stalls selling a variety of goods .

The Feathers Hotel In the Market Square has been nominated by the Mad Hatter as his favourite place to enjoy afternoon tea. Plenty of photo opportunities here

Shops and businesses around Helmsley are creating  a window display trail for you to enjoy

An event at Helmsley Swimming Pool to find the Best Dressed Steam Punk Swimming Outfit. Enjoy this newly refurbished lido.Spectators welcome . Numbers are limited so need to buy tickets via Eventbrite

Performance by members of the Helmsley Arts Centre performers of the 1812 theatre

With prizes for best dressed adult and best dressed child. Prizes for both  Steam Punk and  also prizes with the Alice In Wonderland characters

Official announcement of the winners of The World Jam Awards.

Special event at Helmsley Arts Centre. Ticketed event .

The Feathers Hotel In the Market Square has been nominated by the Mad Hatter as his favourite place to enjoy afternoon tea. Plenty of photo opportunities here

Shops and businesses around Helmsley are creating  a window display  trail for you to enjoy