Lake District events in Cumbria 2008.

The Lake District and Cumbria have many special events, some of which can only be found in this area.

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March 15-16th - Daffodil and Spring Flower Show at The Kelsick Centre, St. Marys Lane.
With daffodils holding centre stage, this is two days of fruit and vegetable displays, handicrafts, cookery, wines and much more of local produce.
Phone: +44 (0)15394 32904
www.ambleside-show.org.uk

March 21-28th - Throughout the County. Jemima Puddleduck Centenary Easter Egg Hunt.
To celebrate a century of Beatrix Potter stories, one hundred eggs have been carefully hidden around the county. So Mums, Dads and kids, keep a sharp look-out. The hunt begins on Good Friday.
Phone: +44 (0)15394 88444

May 18th - Brathay Windermere Marathon.
The event will contribute to improving the wellbeing of thousands of children and young people in the future.
www.brathay.org.uk/marathon

July 25-27th - Ambleside Flower and Craft Show.
A very popular two day event featuring glorious flower displays and craft exhibitions.
www.ambleside-show.org.uk

July 31st - Traditional Lakeland Sports at Rydal Park.
Phone: +44 (0)15394 35351
www.amblesidesports.co.uk

July/August 2008 - Summer Flower Show and Craft Fairs.

August 2008 - Grizedale Forest Park and Visitor Centre Sculpture Safaris. Mini-bus tours to see the impressive sculptures in the more remote parts of the beautiful Grizedale Forest. Limited seats available.
Phone: +44 (0)1229 860010

August 2008 - Grizedale Forest Arts and Craft Workshop.

September 2008 - Grizedale Forest Mountain Bike Challenge. A 30mile challenge over the forest's testing terrain.

June 2008 - Harness Racing at Home Farm.

June 5-11th - Appleby Horse Fair.
An annual event held on Fair Hill, a short way out of the main town. It is said to be the largest horse fair in Europe and attracts Travellers from country-wide who arrive in a mixture of colourful horse-drawn caravans and modern vehicles. The Fair has been centred at this venue for more than two centuries and is ever popular as demonstrated by the large number of spectators who gather each year.

July 12-13th - Appleby Carnival.
Don’t miss the parade through the town's streets or, the duck racing. Please note, events are held in the surrounding areas as well as the town.
Phone: +44 (0)17683 52835

August 14th - Appleby Agricultural Show.
Featuring livestock displays and side-shows.
Phone: +44 (0)1931 714571

August 21st - Brough Agricultural Show.
Close to Appleby on the A66. Horses, show jumping, fell ponies, cattle, sheep, poultry and a dog show make for an entertaining day out for the whole family.
Phone: +44 (0)17683 42411

August 23rd - Ravenstonedale Agricultural Show.
A popular event held a few miles from Appleby. It’s a pure rural show featuring agricultural demonstrations and displays of our traditional way of life. Family fun in a lovely setting.
www.ravenstonedale.org

August 30th - The Dufton Agricultural and Sheepdog Show.
Held close to the old market town of Appleby this is a chance to marvel at the skills of the sheepdogs and handlers, cheer on the fell race contestants, enjoy the Shetland, fell and show pony displays and to enjoy yourself in a truly traditional manner.
Phone: +44 (0)17683 67015

August 2008 - Patterdale Sheepdog Trials.

June 7-8th - Festival of the Sea.
Join in a carnival atmosphere of an event designed to highlight the maritime history of Barrow with tall ships, power boating, yachting and a sea-shanty festival. All this plus a walking festival, an air show, fun-fair and religious services.
Phone: +44 (0)1229 876505

June 21st - Wings over Walney.
Held on Barrow’s Walney Island, this is a show of modern and older aeroplanes, some of which will be taking part in aerial displays.
www.wingsoverwalney.co.uk

June 28th - Barrow Carnival.
Join in the fun of a colourful parade of floats and dancing. www.barrowtourism.co.uk

July 1-31st - Barrow and Peninsula Walking Festival.
No matter your ability, there are tailored walks for all and events in this scenic part of the region.
www.barrowtourism.co.uk

July 11-13th - Furness Traditional Festival.
A weekend of traditions, crafts, concerts and dancing. www.furnesstradition.org.uk

July 26-August 3rd - Furness International Festival of Culture.
A week of entertainments for all. Come and take part in daytime and evening dance, drama, puppetry, plus street performances and surprise celebrity guests.
Phone: +44 (0)1229 876505

More information can be found for the above Barrow and District events here: www.barrowtourism.co.uk or telephone Barrow Tourist Information Centre, +44 (0)1229 894784.

June 19-22nd - Lanercost Festival
Cumbria's new and exciting music and arts festival set in the stunning grounds of Lanercost Priory.
www.lanercostfestival.co.uk

July 18-20th - Brampton Live at the William Howard Centre.
The biggest folk/roots festival in the north of England.
More news soon on artists, ticket prices and the rest - watch this space.
www.bramptonlive.net

August 3rd - Gilsland Agricultural Show near Brampton.
Close to Hadrians Wall, the show features pony sports, dog displays, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, vintage vehicles, children’s sports and trade stands.
www.gilslandshow.co.uk

August 31st - Cumberland Challenge.
A cycling event following a figure of eight on a 105 mile route around the North Pennines.
www.thecumberlandchallenge.co.uk

August 30th - Hesket Newmarket Agricultural Show.
Displays of livestock, poultry classes,arts and crafts, horse classes. Another of the regions fine events of tradition.
Phone: +44 (0)16974 78125

May 4-5th 10am-5pm - Carlisle and Borders Spring Show, Victoria Gardens, Bitts Park.
Phone: +44 (0)1228 817359
www.carlisle.gov.uk

July 5th - Carlisle Festival of Nations.
This is an annual celebration of cultures from all over the world. tourism@carlisle-city.gov.uk

July 12-19th - Carlisle International Summer Festival.
Held in the country’s smallest cathedral featuring both classical and jazz in a week of musical pleasure.
tourism@carlisle-city.gov.uk

July 19th - Cumberland County Show at Rickerby Park.
Entertainment includes the “Kangaroo Kid Stuntman”, dog team displays, the Royal Air Force Falcons parachute display team, the Young Farmers Chariot Race, Heavy Horse teams, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, raptor displays from the Cumbria Bird of Prey Centre, clowns and jugglers. In addition, there’s livestock featuring the imposing Clydesdales, ponies, cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas, dogs and rabbits. Further attractions are the best-turned-out tractor competition, mini quad-bike racing and paint balling.
Phone: +44 (0)01228 625600

October - Date to be confirmed. Great Cumbrian Run at the Sheepmount Stadium.
Details from the Sands Centre -
Phone: +44 (0)1228 625222

November - Date to be confirmed. Carlisle Bonfire at Bitts Park.
The capital of the region's traditional bonfire night celebration.

December - The Sands Centre presents its traditional Xmas panto.
This year, Snow White.
Phone: +44 (0)1228 62522

Cartmel Races
May 24th - First Race 5.50 p.m
May 26th - First Race 2.25 p.m.
May 28th - First Race 2.20 p.m.
July 17th - (Tetley's Barbecue Raceday) - First Race 2.30 p.m.
August 23rd - First Race 2.10 p.m.
August 25th - First Race 2.20 p.m.

Our new season will start with the May Bank Holiday weekend.
To get the best of your day, allow plenty of time to get organised and include aspects that are quite unique to Cartmel.
www.cartmel-steeplechases.co.uk

April 26th-May 3rd - Cockermouth Georgian Festival.
Step back into a Georgian era of entertainments including a street market, fete, redcoat military enactments, sedan chair racing and a costume parade.
Phone: +44 (0)1900 828209
www.cockermouth.org.uk

June 21st - Cockermouth Carnival
Phone: +44 (0)1900 824173

June 27-28th - Woolfest, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth.
Displays, workshops, produce, spinning. All you would want in this extravaganza of wool.
Phone: +44 (0)16974 78707
www.woolfest.co.uk

June 21st-July 31st - Cockermouth Summer Festival.
A week of the best in theatre, music, children’s shows and story telling.
Phone: +44 (0)1900 822634
www.cockermouth.org.uk

August 2nd - Cockermouth Show.
Phone: +44 (0)1946 692798
www.cockermouthshow.co.uk

November 2nd - Cockermouth Firework Display.
Phone: +44 (0)1900 822634

November 23rd - Cockermouth Xmas Lights Switch On.
Phone: +44 (0)1900 822634

May 24th - Potty and Potter Cruises.
Enjoy a family day out on the steam yacht Gondola.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

July 24th - Coniston Country Fair.
An Agricultural and horticultural show in this lovely traditional Lakeland village featuring livestock displays, homecrafts, trade stands and home industries.
Phone: +44 (0)15394 37172
mail@conistontic.org

September 26-28th - Coniston Walking Festival. A 3 day festival of guided walks and events tailored to suit all abilities and ages. www.conistonwalkingfestival.org

October 4th - The Lakeland Trails Festivals in 2008 will be supporting local Mountain Rescue charities, with many of the competitors raising funds for the Mountain Rescue through sponsorship. The Festivals will also be supporting a major national charity to be announced early in 2008.
www.lakelandtrails.org

March 14th - Karin Leitner (Flute) & Duccio Lombardi (Harp).
Solos & Duets of early and modern music will be performed
Venue - Holker Hall
Phone: +44 (0)153954 32447

August 2008 - Lakeland Sports and Show.
This is regarded as the most famous of the region's shows. Hound-trailing, mountain-bike races, tug-o-war, Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling, pet dog and terrier show, backsword tournament, soaring displays, helicopter display, marching and military bands, fairground, a 'made in Cumbria' marquee and much more. A magnificent day out for all the family. Why not check the Wordsworth Country web-site for over-night accommodation.
Phone: +44 (0)15394 32127

March 21-28 - Throughout the County. Jemima Puddleduck Centenary Easter Egg Hunt.
To celebrate a century of Beatrix Potter stories, one hundred eggs have been carefully hidden around the county. So Mums, Dads and kids, keep a sharp look-out. The hunt begins on Good Friday.
Phone: +44 (0)15394 88444

April 19th - The Lakeland Trails Festivals in 2008 will be supporting local Mountain Rescue charities, with many of the competitors raising funds for the Mountain Rescue through sponsorship. The Festivals will also be supporting a major national charity to be announced early in 2008.
www.lakelandtrails.org

May 18th - Brathay Windermere Marathon.
The event will contribute to improving the wellbeing of thousands of children and young people in the future.
www.brathay.org.uk/marathon

July 1, 15, 22, 26, 29th - Hawkshead Music for a Summer Evening.
Held in the Parish Church of St; Michael. Concerts of classical and light classical. Begins 8pm.

August 5, 12, 19, 26th - Music for a Summer Evening.
Begins 8pm.

August 19th - Agricultural and Horticultural Show. What better setting than in this lovely village featuring trade stands, local crafts and livestock displays. Food and drink available plus childrens amusements.
www.hawksheadshow.co.uk

August 2008 - The Grizedale Forest Park and Visitor Centre are organizing mini-bus tours to the more remote areas of the forest to see the impressive sculptures. This will be a popular event with limited places. Early booking recommended.

March23-24th - Easter Celebrations at Sizergh Castle.
Fun and entertainment for young and old as they enter the search for the elusive Easter offerings. Sponsored by Cadbury.
Phone: +44 (0)15395 60951

April 3rd - Brewery Arts Centre presents, “William and Dorothy Wordsworth as Gardeners”. Begins 7pm.
Tickets: +44 (0)1539 725133
www.breweryarts.co.uk

April 3rd - 6pm to 11pm, April 4th and 5th - mid-day to11pm - The Cumbrian Challenge 2008 Micro-Beer Festival at Burgundy’s in Lowther Street.
Come and sample beers from the county’s small brewers and cast your vote for the brand which suits your palate best. All beers offered at reasonable price per pint. There will be a prize draw from the voting forms of the winning beer with the lucky winner receiving a gallon of the top voted ale.

April 19th - Damson Day at Low Farm, Crosthwaite in the beautiful Lythe Valley.
This is an entertaining day out for the family in an area famous for its damson produce. Food and Craft stalls complete the fun.
Phone: +44 (0)15395 68599

May 10th at midnight - The Star Walk.
A walk by South Lakeland Women is to raise money for CancerCare within Cumbria and the Lancashire area. This years walk will begin at Lakes Leisure, kendal, and follow a set route through the town. Entry forms are available from the Westmorland Shopping Centre, lakes leisure kendal, Jo & Cass Hair Salon, Henry Roberts Bookshop, the Riverside Hotel and CancerCare in Blackhall Road. Alternatively, registration can be made at www.starwalk.org.uk

June 14-15th - North West Fine Food Lovers festival at the nearby village of Crooklands.

June 20-21st - Kendal Book Fair at the Brewery Arts Centre on Highgate.

July 12-13th - Lakeland Rose Festival.
A must for rose lovers with music and family entertainment. www.lakelandroseshow.co.uk

July 26-27th - Cumbria Steam Gathering, Flookburgh.
See all types of steam operated vehicles; displays, side shows, music, food plus a fairground. A real carnival atmosphere. Over 1000 exhibits expected.

August 7th - Lakeland District Sheepdog Trials.
These dogs are amazing. A show with much to see and do. Phone: +44 (0)1524 71584

August 29-31st - Mintfest.
Come and enjoy three days in and around the town's streets and parkland with entertainment provided by some of Europe's best known street performers.
Phone: +44 (0)1539 738669
www.mintfest.org

September 2008 - Classic Car Rally at Sizergh Castle and Gardens. Large and impressive static display begins at 1pm.
Phone Michael Drasdo: +44 (0)15395 60951

September 11th - Westmorland County Show at Lane Farm, Crooklands.
This is Cumbria's biggest agricultural show displaying sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, hounds, dogs, pigs and goats. Plus traditional wrestling, local food, stalls, and a crèche.
Phone: +44 (0)15395 67804

September 2008 - Torchlight Procession. A colourful eye catching parade through the towns streets of classic cars, themed floats, groups on foot, steam engines, bands and street performers.
Phone: +44 (0)15395 63018

November 7-16th - Kendal Mountain Film Festival.
A programme of everything to do with mountaineering. Films, books, art, photography, presentations, debates. www.mountainfilm.co.uk

January 2nd - Theatre by the Lake presents, "The Borrowers"
Phone: +44 (0)17687 74411

February 29-March 9th - Words By The Water.
A very special event for all those with a love of words and books. What better setting than this theatre by one of the loveliest of the region's lakes.
www.wordsbythewater.org.uk

April 10-13th - Keswick Film Festival.
This is the main event following on from the February mini showing.
www.keswickfilmfestival.org

April 17-19th - La’al Fest.
A varied and energetic presentation by young people from the theatre by the lake.
www.theatrebythelake.com

May 4th - Keswick Half Marathon and Fun Runs.
13 miles, 192.5 yards around one of the regions most picturesque lakes.
Phone: +44 (0)17687 72645

May 7-11th - Keswick Jazz Festival sponsored by Jennings Brewery.
Come and soak up the carnival ambience with performances by leading artists plus many more varied events including great street presentations.
www.keswickjazzfestival.co.uk

May 14-18th - Keswick Mountain Festival.
It has been renamed the Cumberland Ale Keswick Mountain Festival and is to include more opportunities for enthusiasts and novices to take part in a wider range of activities. The organizers are grateful to Jennings Brewery for their increased support.
www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk

June 6-7th - Keswick Beer Festival.
A range of almost 200 beers, wines and ciders for those with discriminating palates are to be found at the biggest festival of its kind in Northern England.
www.keswickbeerfestival.co.uk

August 1-17th - Lake District Summer Music.
Music Festivals of classical concerts and events are to be held at different venues throughout the region.
www.idsm.org.uk

August 25th - Keswick Agricultural Show.
Something for all to be found at this traditional show of livestock, sideshows, stall, refreshments.
Phone: +44 (0)16973 23418 or contact the Keswick Tourist Information Centre.

September 6th - The Lakeland Trails Festivals in 2008 will be supporting local Mountain Rescue charities, with many of the competitors raising funds for the Mountain Rescue through sponsorship. The Festivals will also be supporting a major national charity to be announced early in 2008.
www.lakelandtrails.org

September 21st - Borrowdale Shepherds Meet and Show.
You would find it difficult to find a more dramatic setting in which to stage sheepdog trials, traditional sports and games, sheep shearing exhibitions, displays of arts and crafts, sideshows and stalls.
www.borrowdaleshow.org.uk

December 7th - Traditional Christmas Fayre.
Gift stalls, street entertainment and carol singing. Don’t miss it. www.keswick.org

August 2008 - Lake District Annual Sheepdog Trials.
This is always a well attended popular event where the sheepdogs are the stars of the show. There is a supporting cast of foxhounds plus Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling, local crafts, stalls, food and drink.

July 25-27th - Maryport Blues Festival.
Some of the best blues music from the UK and North America.

July 5-6th - Millom and Haverigg Scarecrow Festival.
Come and see if you can find the scarecrows.
Phone: +44 (0)1229 774819

March 23rd - Easter Trail.
Find chocolate eggs along the Easter trail and take part in the egg rolling.

March 23rd - Lakeside Easter 10km, 3km Family Fun Run and Open Day.
The YMCA National Centre Lakeside, near Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria is holding a 10K race and 3K Family Fun Run on Sunday 23 March 2008 to raise funds for their charity. This will be followed by an Open Day. After the race, runners, their family and friends will be able to enjoy a selection of outdoor activities, Easter activities for children, charity stalls, a bouncy castle and delicious food.
Contact Suzanne Gates:
Phone: +44 (0)8707 273927 or email: suzanne.gates@lakesideymca.co.uk

May 18th - Brathay Windermere Marathon.
The event will contribute to improving the wellbeing of thousands of children and young people in the future.
www.brathay.org.uk/marathon

February 7-10th - Marmalade Festival.
An introduction to the world of marmalade at Dalemain House near Penrith.
www.marmaladefestival.com

March 23-24th - Easter Trail around Acorn Bank Garden.
Held near Temple Sowerby, this is an event sponsored by the chocolate makers, Cadbury, in the beautiful gardens of Acorn Bank.
Phone: +44 (0)17683 61893

April 28th - National Gardens Open Day at Dalemain House.

May 10-18th - Ullswater Walking Festival.
This is a particularly successful event offering fully guided walks each day and a variety of evening entertainments.
www.ullswater.com

May 18th - Hutton-in-the-Forest Plant and Food Fair.
Cumbrian food producers will be displaying their wares together with specialist plant nurseries in an attractive garden setting.
www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk

June 22nd - Cumbria Life and Dalemain Garden Festival.
The flowers and plants of summer, talks and demonstrations in the beautiful Dalemain House Gardens.
www.cumbrialife.co.uk/gardens

July 11-13th - Dalemain Food and Craft Fair.
A mixture of food and craft demonstrations.
www.craftandfoodshows.co.uk

July 12-13th - Langwathby Scarecrow Festival.
Great fun for all whilst seeking the scarecrow hiding places in gardens, schools, pubs and tea-rooms.
Phone: +44 (0)1768 867466

July 25-27th - Potfest in the Park.
Displays by some of Europes most accomplished potters.
www.potfest.co.uk

July 26th - Penrith Agricultural Show.
Join our local farming community with livestock displays, competitions, classes, stalls, food and drinks.
www.penrithshow.co.uk

August 8-10th - Lowther Horse Driving Trials and Country Fair.
Livestock, side shows and trade displays. An enjoyable event in lovely surroundings.
www.lowther.co.uk

August 8-10th - Potfest in the Pens.
Pottery displays.
www.potfest.co.uk

August 16th - Skelton Agricultural Show.
Held near the scenic Hutton-in-the-Forest, this is a show of agricultural competitions and displays.
www.skeltonshow.com

August 20th - Dalemain Classic Car Show.
Great cars in a great setting. This is a show for the classic car enthusiast presented by the Wigton Motor Club.
www.dalemain.com

August 23rd - Patterdale Dog Day, Ullswater.
This event has been going for the last 100 years and is popular as ever. Sheepdog trials, terrier show, sheep shearing, hound trailing, fell-races, displays of hand carved sticks and crooks, side-shows and refreshments.
www.patterdaledogday.co.uk

September 7th - Helvellyn Triathalon, Glenridding.
Are you up for it? This is a challenge to the super-fit. The course consists of a 1 mile Ullswater swim, a 38 miles cycle ride taking in Kirkstone Pass followed by an 8 mile run. Still interested? Even if you don”t take part, come and watch this exciting event. www.trihard.co.uk

October 21st - Apple Day at Acorn Bank near Temple Sowerby.
Morris Dancers, musicians and storytellers all join in celebrating the English Apple. There’s plenty of entertainment including archery, children’s craft workshops and side-shows. Phone: +44 (0)17683 61893

February 9-10, 14-17, and 23rd
March. 1, 8, 15, 21-24, 26 and 28th - Darkest Muncaster.
A lavish festival of lights, special effects and music in the castle grounds.

April 1st - Tom Fools Day.
Let the Fool of Muncaster entertain you.
Phone: +44 (0)1229 717614
www.muncaster.co.uk

May 17-18th - Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine.
Join in the fun on the famous narrow gauge railway. www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

May 24th - Top Comedy Cabaret at the Castle.
An evening of laughter provided by musicians and performers.
May 25-29th - Festival of Fools.
Who will win your vote for the title, “Fool of Muncaster”?
www.muncaster.co.uk

June 15th - Ravenglass Charter Fair.
Phone: +44 (0)1229 717328

September 20th - Egremont Crab Fair and Sports.
Let’s face it, the world famous “Gurning” Championship certainly pulls the crowds. Come and see this plus many other attractions. www.egremontcrabfair.com

October 11th - Wasdale Head Shepherds Meet and Show.
With a backdrop of Great Gable and close to England’s deepest lake this is a spectacular setting for displays of the County's famous Herdwick sheep, sheepdogs, hound trails, fell races, children’s sports and Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling. Phone: +44 (0)19467 25340

October 27-31 - Halloween Week.
Ghostly entertainment at the castle.
www.muncaster.co.uk

November - Biggest Liar in the World Competition.
The Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge.
'Turnips as big as sheds'
www.santonbridgeinn.com

April 21st - Sedbergh Spring Show.
Held in the Peoples Hall and displaying a wide range of categories including crafts, hand made toys, plants and flowers, home produce, art and photography plus special children’s sections.
www.sedbergh.org.uk

May 17th - Sedbergh Gala.
Proceeds from this ever popular event are used to provide a children’s party every January for all primary school children in the area and to assist local groups and individuals who need support for specific courses.
www.sedbergh.org.uk

June 14th - Sedbergh Music Festival. A collection of musical recitals, concerts, talks, lunches and dinners held over a two week period.
www.sedbergh.org.uk/events/music-festival

July 29th - Shire Horse Day.
Takes place at the welcoming Dalesman Inn with music provided by Sedbergh Town Band plus an evening BBQ with live music.
www.sedbergh.org.uk

August 16th - Market and Charter Fair.
A celebration to the granting of the Market Charter in 1251. People are encouraged to attend in costume for any period from medieval onwards to portray the markets existence from 1251 to the present day. Additionally there are street entertainers, stalls selling food and crafts, and a children’s area with stories.
www.sedbergh.org.uk

September 6-21st - Sedbergh Book Town of Literature and Drama.
www.sedbergh.org.uk

November - Bonfire Celebration.
This takes place on the Saturday nearest November 5th. The bonfire is on the Peoples Hall playing fields with a massive firework display on the nearby fellside. Additional attractions of competition for the best "Guy", pumpkin and turnip, games, hot food from Garth Steadman’s Dales Kitchen, home-made soup, mulled wine, jacket potatoes, sweets, pop, toffee apples, tombola and a bran tub.
www.sedbergh.org.uk

December - Late night opening and Xmas Lights Switch-On.
Date to be confirmed. For one evening the main street is closed to traffic except for Santa’s 4x4 sleigh for the switching on of the Xmas Lights. Seasonal band music, carols, Santa’s Grotto, mulled wine, mince pies and roast chestnuts.
www.sedbergh.org.uk

June 21-22nd - Annual Vintage Rally
Phone: +44 (0)16973 31491

July 26-27th - Kite Festival.
Phone Peter Gilmore: +44 (0) 16973 32622
peter.gilmore2@btinternet.com

August 2-3rd - Food Festival.
Phone: +44 (0)16973 31517

August 22-24th - Solfest.
August Bank Holiday Weekend. An award winning music festival that’s growing bigger and better each year. There’s something for everyone with a main stage, a dance tent and the dry stone stage. Solfest offers free camping, a licensed bar, food from around the world, healing area, beautiful sculptures, adult workshops where you can display your skills ranging from belly-dancing to wood-turning, a baby area and fire performances. Tickets are expected to be on sale from Tuesday 1st of April.
www.solwayfestival.co.uk
enquiries@solwayfestival.co.uk

August 25th - Carnival Day.
Parade starts at 1pm.
Contact:
Phone Elaine Johnstone: +44 (0)16973 31984
Lawrence Marshall: +44 (0)16973 31257
Audrey Maddison: +44 (0)16973 31612

September 4-7th - Silloth Beer Festival.
For tickets:
stephenhart54@tiscali.co.uk

May 31st - The Lakeland Trails Festivals in 2008 will be supporting local Mountain Rescue charities, with many of the competitors raising funds for the Mountain Rescue through sponsorship. The Festivals will also be supporting a major national charity to be announced early in 2008.
www.lakelandtrails.org

July 11-13th - Staveley Carnival Weekend.
A Brazilian style carnival parade concludes this weekend of music, workshops, activities, stalls, food and refreshments at this now hugely popular festival.
www.staveleycarnival.com

March 18th (7pm) - A Spring Celebration of Music
Wyndham Music Centre presents an entertaining evening of music for the community, by the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the Wyndham Music Centre perform a full variety of live music. Entrance is free and there will be a raffle taking place to win an Easter Hamper.
Venue: Wyndham School Theatre, Egremont
Contact: Mrs Susan Ellis:
Phone: +44 (0)1900 325085
Email: susan.ellis@cumbriacc.gov.uk

September - Egremont Crab Fair and Sports, including the famous 'World Gurning Championships'.
Phone: +44 (0)1946 820693.

August 17th - Lakeland Country Fair.
An event of everything traditional. There’s Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, dog shows, fell-racing, ferret racing, children’s area, home produce, stalls, refreshments and much more.
Phone: +44 (0)1542 71584

April 19th - 60 years Celebration of Townend.
It is 60 years since the public were given access to this historic Lakeland house situated in the village of Troutbeck a few miles from Windermere. Come and pay the 1948 admission fee of 5p (one shilling) and view life as it was in the 1940’s.
Phone: +44 (0)15394 32628

July - Windermere Lakes / Lions Festival.

February 2-10th - Word Market.
A festival of readings and all things literary.
www.ulverston.net

March 10-16th - South Cumbrian Music Festival.
A competitive event of rich and varied musical offerings. www.scmfweb.org.uk

March 24th - The Furness Morris Men will dance at the Market Cross in the morning before the Easter Egg Rolling on Hoad Hill at 12 noon.

April 25-May 4th - Walking Festival.
Phone: +44 (0)1229 587120

May 2-4th - Printfest.
An art fair dedicated to the sale and exhibition of original prints by contemporary artists exhibiting their high quality, colourful and individual works.
www.printfest.co.uk

May 3-18th - Ulverston Flag Festival.
Two weeks of flags in their making and waving. A colourful cheerful event with a street parade ending.
www.ulverston.net

May 25th - Shetland Pony Grand National at Ford Park.
Phone: +44 (0)1229 582010

May 30th-June 7th - Ulverston International Music Festival.
The best in classical music.
www.corohall.co.uk

July 5th - Ulverston Carnival.
www.ulverston.net

July 30th - Ulverston and North Lonsdale Agricultural Show. www.northionsdaleshow.co.uk

September 3-6th - CAMRA Beer Festival.
Three days in which to sample real ales and ciders together with live music.
Phone: +44 (0)1229 587120

September 6-20th - Ulverston Charter Festival.
A two week celebration of the town's granting of the Market Charter in 1280.
www.ulverston.net

September 20th - Ulverston Lantern Procession.
Make and display your own lantern in the town street parades. www.ulverston.net

October 11-18th - Ulverston Fashion Week.
A week of fashion concluding in an "absolutely fabulous" Fashion Show at the Coronation Hall.
www.ulverston.net

November 29-30th - Dickensian Xmas Festival.
www.ulverston.net

September - Egremont Crab Fair and Sports.
Famous for the World Championship Gurning Competition. This west coast market town presents a day of lively fun and sports culminating in the internationally known “Gurning” contest. (Pulling a face). Go along, it’s quite a sight!
Phone: +44 (0)1946 820693

August - Gosforth Agricultural Show.
Normally held the third Wednesday in August. Classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses, horticulture, produce and machinery.
Phone: +44 (0)1946 724652

March 29th (3pm) - A Concert for Children - Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood
The Cumbria Youth Orchestra are performing a ‘Concert for Children’ including the centrepiece of this years programme, Paul Patterson's setting of Roald Dahl's version of "Little Red Riding Hood" for Narrator and Orchestra. This promises to be a lot of fun!
Venue: The Lakes School, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere.
Tickets: £5 on the door or online from: www.cumbriayouthorchestra.btik.com
Contact: Mrs Vanessa Hall
Phone: +44 (0)7891 266095
e-mail: Vanessa@studycity.co.uk

May 18th - Brathay Windermere Marathon.
The event will contribute to improving the wellbeing of thousands of children and young people in the future.
www.brathay.org.uk/marathon

June 3rd - Summer evening cruises with live entertainment courtesy of Windermere Lake Cruises.
The cruises depart from Bowness Pier at 7pm and return at 9pm each Wednesday in June.
Phone: +44 (0)15394 42600 for bookings and information.

June 7-8th - Windermere on Water (WOW)
Water themed activities on England’s longest lake. There’s sailing, canoeing and kayaking, on-shore entertainments and to round off the day, a grand firework display.
Phone: +44 (0)15394 40020
www.wow2008.co.uk

June 14th - WOW Factor (See above)
The large-scale spectacular on the Glebe, Bowness on Windermere from 20:00 - 23:00
Phone: +44 (0)1539 726442
www.lakesalive.org (Currently under construction. Check back soon.)

September 1st-December 1st - Bowness Theatre Festival.
Music, film and drama at the Old Laundry Theatre. www.oldlaundrytheatre.com

It is recommended to check with organizers and/or web-sites to confirm dates and contents of the events before making arrangements to attend.