The URL in the artwork is virtual, but the Ale is real!

The 1997 California Morris Ale

April 25-27

This year the annual gathering of some 200 English ritual dancers and musicians will be held in the redwoods and beaches of Santa Cruz County, California. We celebrate the coming of spring in the centuries-old fashion of the English countryside.

Schedule of Tour Stops

Here is a detailed list of times and locations where the public can come to see scores of morris dancers as they tour through Santa Cruz county.

Participating Teams

Some 180 dancers and musicians from 16 west coast teams are attending VirtuAle.

What is a Morris Ale?

Ales and morris dancing are older than the Tudor dynasty in England.

Mass Dances

The music and the stepping are available online.

Ale Line Art

Our team is blessed with very creative members, and we display some of their ale-inspired work here.

Ale Images

Digital images relating to the VirtuAle are here. These include the images in the press releases which may be used for publicity.

Registration

Invitations and registration information has been sent. If you did not receive it please contact us.

Sponsors

We invite corporate sponsorship from local businesses. Their names and logos will appear here.

More ale information will be posted here as time goes by.

Contacts for more information