Marlboro Morris Ale Celebrates 50th Anniversary on Potash Hill

April 1, 2025

Every Memorial Day weekend since 1976, Morris dancers from around the United States, Canada, and England have gathered at Potash Hill to celebrate at an invitational Whitsun-type Ale, a traditional springtime gathering of British folk dancers. We are delighted to host this annual tradition — it wouldn’t be spring in Marlboro without it!

The 50th Annual Marlboro Morris Ale performances take place on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. They begin on Potash Hill on Saturday at 9:45 am. The teams, or ‘sides’ of dancers and musicians then travel throughout Brattleboro, VT on Saturday and Windham County on Sunday to perform their various styles of ritual dancing, including Cotswold, Border, Clog, Rapper, and Sword. Be sure to look for flying ribbons, ringing bells, flashing hankies, and crashing sticks as the performers welcome in the spring!

For more information on Marlboro Morris Ale, visit marlboromorrisale.org.