A Crowdfunder campaign has been launched to save Knaresborough's annual 'Party in the Castle' event.
The free-to-attend event invites visitors to the grounds of Knaresborough Castle for a screening of Glastonbury, with people often bringing their own chairs and picnic blankets for a festival atmosphere.
The popular event, due to be held on 28th June, is organised by Knaresborough & District Chamber and relies on funding from North Yorkshire Council’s locality budget.
However, due to cuts, this funding is no longer available.

Knaresborough Chamber have said they need to raise £5,000 to keep the event going.
A spokesperson said:
“Party in the castle is our biggest event for the whole community that we are proud to put on for free, however nothing is actually free.
“We usually get half the funding from North Yorkshire Council through the Locality Budget, but this year we have had the sad news that due to the cuts we will need to raise the full amount ourselves.
“We ask all who can contribute to please do so generously. We can’t sell tickets but we can crowdfund.”
Money raised will go towards costs for screen, insurances, waste disposal, licensing and permits.
The group hope to raise half the required funds through business sponsorships, which are charged at £250 each.
Individuals and families are also urged to give what they can.
Can you help keep Knaresborough’s Party in the Castle going? Read more about the campaign and donate via Crowdfunder here.
Any businesses keen to get involved are asked to contact Knaresborough Chamber via Facebook here.

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