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TICKETS are now on sale for one of the area’s most anticipated family events, as Ashlands Bonfire returns on Saturday, November 7 for a very special 40th anniversary celebration.
The much-loved annual event is set to go bigger than ever this year, with organisers promising the largest fireworks display in Ashlands Bonfire’s 40-year history as part of a spectacular anniversary celebration.
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, traditional bonfire, spectacular fireworks, food, drinks and entertainment, Ashlands Bonfire has become a firm fixture in the local calendar and tickets have historically sold out, meaning families are being encouraged to book early to avoid missing out.
Ashlands Bonfire returns on Saturday, November 7 (Image: submitted)
The event takes place at Ashlands Primary School on Leeds Road, Ilkley, on Saturday, November 7, with the gates opening at 5.30pm. The bonfire will be lit at 6.15pm, before the evening reaches its finale with the huge anniversary fireworks display at 7.30pm.
Alongside the bonfire and fireworks, visitors can enjoy a selection of food and beverage options throughout the evening, making it the perfect opportunity for families and friends to get together and enjoy one of the biggest nights of the year.
Ashlands Bonfire returns on Saturday, November 7 (Image: submitted)
This year’s event marks four decades of Ashlands Bonfire, with organisers pulling out all the stops to make the 40th anniversary a celebration to remember.
Ste Hallam, the event coordinator said: “Ashlands Bonfire has been bringing people together for 40 years, and we want this year’s event to be something really special. We’re incredibly excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary with our biggest-ever fireworks display, while keeping everything that people love about Ashlands Bonfire; the family atmosphere, food, drinks and, of course, the bonfire itself.
“Tickets have sold out in previous years, so we’d strongly recommend getting yours early. We’d hate for anyone to miss out on what promises to be our biggest and best bonfire yet.”
Ashlands Bonfire returns on Saturday, November 7 (Image: submitted)
The Ashlands Bonfire is a volunteer-run community event, organised by a dedicated team of parents, staff, school alumni and local volunteers who give their time to make the evening possible. The event is run to support the school, with all profits from ticket sales, food and drink and other activities going directly back into projects and activities at the school. By coming along and enjoying the bonfire, families are not only supporting a much-loved local tradition but also helping to fund opportunities and improvements for pupils at the school.
Tickets are available now at: https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/friends-of-ashlands-primary-school/friends-of-ashlands-bonfire-fireworks-2026