Local Events
What better way to enjoy a short break than to immerse yourself in local life. To help you do that, here are some dates for your diary showcasing the fantastic array of fairs, shows and festivals we have within an hour’s drive from the park.
Many of these events are a huge contributor to the local economies and a massive part of local life. We hope you enjoy any you attend and please let us know which events have been your favourite.
MARCH
Live music from Blue Steele at 1922 Bar & Kitchen – Friday 14th – 6:30 – 8:30pm – free entry. Find out more here.
Big Bears pizza at 1922 Bar & Kitchen – Friday 14th – 5:30pm onwards – Check out the menu, and order here.
Live music from Reuben, Acoustic guitar at 1922 Bar & Kitchen – Saturday 22nd – 1:30 – 3:30pm – free entry. Find out more here.
The Swing commanders at Ingleton community centre – Saturday 22nd – 7pm – £15 per ticket, “A mix of swing, jazz and exquisite harmonies to take you back to a wilder, more glamourous age”. Find out more here.
Sunday lunch at 1922 Bar & Kitchen – Sunday 23rd
Big Bentham Quiz Night at 1922 Bar & Kitchen – Friday 28th – 7pm start, teams of 4, £2 per person. Find out more here.
Big Bears pizza at 1922 Bar & Kitchen – Friday 28th – 5:30pm onwards – Check out the menu, and order here.
APRIL
Great Ingleton Easter egg hunt – Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April – starting from Seasons bakery Ingleton LA6 3BU, 9am – 4pm daily. £2 per trail sheet. Find out more here.
Giant Easter Egg Hunt Skipton – Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April – Starting the trail at Skipton town hall. Find out more here.
EGGventure at Thornton Hall – Saturday 5th – Monday 21st April – An Easter adventure to help Bazil Beanz to get his chocolate factory back on track! Find out more here.
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 6th (Every first Sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Treasure Island in Williamson Park – Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th – Outdoor family production. Find out more here.
Easter Bingo – Sunday 13th – Bentham Playing Fields presents Easter Bingo upstairs at The Black Bull, Easter fancy dress encouraged! 2 – 4pm. Find out more here.
Bouncefest – Lunesdale Sports Centre, Kirkby Lonsdale – Thursday 17th – Sunday 19th – A fun filled inflatable play zone with slides, games and an assault course. Find out more here.
Easter Weekend at Lakeland Maze farm park – Friday 18th – Monday 21st – Alice in Wonderland themed hun and easter egg hunt, as well as all the usual fun on the farm. Find out more here.
The 70th Annual 3 Peaks race – Saturday 26th – More details can be found here.
Wray Scarecrow Festival – Saturday 26th – Monday 5th May – Annual week long celebration including scarecrows daily, and special events on certain days including a fell race, giant scarecrow parade, local history walks, and culminating in Wray fair on 5th May. More information and times can be found here.
MAY
Lancaster Comedy Fest – Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th – 4 days, 4 venues, 45 shows from comedians from all over the UK. Find out more here.
South Lakes Live – Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th – Micro festival at Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club, featuring live music, street food and more. Find out more here.
Long Preston Mayday – Saturday 3rd – Traditional Maypole dancing alongside stalls. Find out more here.
The Big Bentham Duck Race – Sunday 4th May – 2pm at Wenning Bridge, followed by fun & games at Bentham Playing field, Wenning Avenue. Find out more here.
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 4th (Every first sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Lawn mower racing at Thornton Hall – Sunday 4th & Monday 5th – This unique & amazing spectacle pits professional teams against each other at 50mph on racing mowers! Find out more here.
Chipping Steam Fair – Saturday 24th – Monday 26th – Charity event run by volunteers featuring steam engines, vintage tractors, commercial vehicles and more. With funfair, artisan market, children’s entertainment and live music. Fid out more here.
Austwick Cuckoo festival – Monday 26th – Annual street market and activities, alongside sports and entertainment. A great family day out. Find out more here.
Bouncefest – Lunesdale Sports Centre, Kirkby Lonsdale – Thursday 29th – Sunday 31st – A fun filled inflatable play zone with slides, games and an assault course. Find out more here.
Country Fest at Westmoreland show ground – Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June – A fun filled family weekend celebrating rural life. Find out more here.
JUNE
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 1st (Every first sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Food & Drink Festival at Country Harvest – Saturday 7th – Monday 9th – more details to be released.
Skipton Gala – Saturday 14th -Annual Gala day featuring a procession, crowning of the Gala queen, face painting, stalls, crafts, games and more. Find out more here.
Tournee days at Skipton Castle – Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd – Live Reenactments showing how life may have been in the 14th Century. Find out more here.
Skipton Sheep Day – Sunday 29th June – Annual heritage day celebrating Skipton’s history. Sheep displays and racing, falconry, tractors, food & drink, on main street and in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
JULY
1940’s Homeguard weekend – Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July – More details to be released.
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 6th (Every first sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival – Friday 18th – Sunday 20th – The highly anticipated return of this festival, featuring celeb chefs, food stalls, live music, funfair and much more. Find out more here.
Heysham Village Viking Festival – Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th – Immerse yourself in true Viking spirit with a captivating village encampment, thrilling battle re-enactments, and an array of Viking-themed activities. Find out more here.
Ingleton Gala – Saturday 19th – More details to be released.
Seek Out Festival – Friday 25th – Sunday 27th – Alternative arts & music festival in Gisburn forest – More details can be found here.
AUGUST
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 3rd (Every first sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Clitheroe food festival – Saturday 9th – “The ultimate celebration of local food” – More details to be announced here.
Flores de Chevalerie at Skipton Castle – Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th – Live reenactments of the 13th century festival featuring genuine competitive combat. Find out more here.
Kendal Walking Festival – Friday 22nd – Monday 25th – Guided walking based in the
Malham Show at Malham showground – Saturday 23rd – Annual Agricultural show day, featuring animals, stalls, entertainment, food and drink and much more. A great family day out. Find out more here.
SEPTEMBER
Bentham Show – Saturday 6th September – Our towns annual agricultural show, now in its 151st year! Takes place in the Auction mart car park. More details to be announced here.
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 7th (Every first sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Westmoreland County Agricultural show at Westmoreland showground – Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th – Annual Agricultural show day, featuring animals, stalls, entertainment, food and drink and much more. Find out more here.
Hodder Valley show – Saturday 13th – Traditional agricultural show featuring livestock, dog show, fell race, music, food and much more. Find out more here.
Kendal Torchlight – Saturday 27th – Torchlight procession through Kendal. Find out more here.
3 Peaks Cyclocross race – Sunday 28th – The toughest and biggest Cyclo-Cross event in the UK.
OCTOBER
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 5th (Every first sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
NOVEMBER
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 2nd (Every first sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Polar Express – Friday 14th – 24th December – Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway – Enjoy all of the wonder and magic of this beloved Christmas film whilst travelling through the Yorkshire countryside on a steam train. Xmas pyjamas optional! Find out more here.
DECEMBER
Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair – Friday 5th – Sunday 7th – Parade, markets, light switch on and more. More details to be announced here.
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 7th (Every first sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
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