Join us for a glass of bubbly to celebrate 40 years of Moonraking!

Meet some of the people involved from the beginning of Slaithwaite's unique community lantern festival.  

They will share some highlights over the years.

Meet the new organisers and find out opportunities to get involved in developing Moonraking for the future.

The 2025 Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Dark Woods Foundation, Kirklees Third Sector Leaders Creative Steps, University of Manchester, Kirklees Council, Wilkinson Woodward Solicitors, Ryder and Dutton, McNair Shirts, Innovate Orthopaedics, A New Leaf Bookshop, Making Waves, The Clay Mill and Yes Tuition.