Whit Friday
Oldham & Saddleworth
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Uppermill Contest

King George V Playing Field, Uppermill

The march along Lees High Street

Uppermill was home to one of the very first Whit Friday Brass Band Contests in 1884 between just five bands (the other contests were Mossley and Stalybridge).

The contest takes place on King George V playing field. Bands assemble by the museum and march along Uppermill High Street.

Times: 4.00 - 10.30
Adjudicator: D. Marshall

There are numerous hostelries and food outlets in Uppermill.