February 10-13th - KESWICK FILM FESTIVAL
The 12th Keswick Film Festival with a line-up of films and guests
www.keswickfilmfestival.org
March 4-13th - WORDS BY THE WATER LITERATURE FESTIVAL
Theatre by the Lake in Keswick is the centre for this exciting literature festival.
March 5th – MALCOLM WILSON RALLY
www.malcolmwilson.co.uk
May 1st - KESWICK HALF MARATHON
Around Derwentwater, probably the most scenic 13 miles 192.5 yards you will ever run! The route is a circuit of Derwentwater, with a loop into the Newlands valley.
May 18-22nd - THE KESWICK MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk
May 28-1st June – FESTIVAL OF FOOLS
The most Foolish Event of its kind! Four hundred years ago Muncaster was home to the original Tom Fool and hosts 5 days of madness and mayhem.
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass
www.muncaster.co.uk
June 3-4th - KESWICK BEER FESTIVAL
This event has grown into an event attracting nearly 6000 Beer enthusiasts over two days.
www.keswickbeerfestival.co.uk
June 17, 18, 19 – The Whitehaven Festival
Three days of entertainment
www.thewhitehavenfestival.co.uk
June 24-25th – WOOLFEST
Celebrating nature's finest fibres
Mitchell's Lakeland Livestock Centre
Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth,
www.woolfest.co.uk
July 16th - THE CUMBERLAND SHOW
A real celebration of farming food and countryside. The top quality animals on show offer the best exhibiting experience in the region.
Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, Carlisle CA2 4TS
www.cumberlandshow.co.uk
July 22-24th - COCKROCK
The festival is situated on the edge of the Lake District with full panoramic views of the Cumbrian Fells and a friendly atmosphere that is second to none!
Wellington Farm, Cockermouth.
www.cockermouthrockfestival.com
July 29-31st - MARYPORT BLUES FESTIVAL
Over 40 bands and 150 individual musicians from all over the globe will be performing in the main stage marquee, in the pubs and clubs and on an outdoor stage and on the street
www.maryportblues.com
July 30th - COCKERMOUTH AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Complete family entertainment. Cattle, sheep, goats, horses, poultry and ostriches on show.
www.cockermouthshow.co.uk
August 1-31st - SUMMER OF FUN
Keep the kids entertained this summer! Something for everyone, every day in August!
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass
www.muncaster.co.uk
August 20th – GOSFORTH AGRICULTURAL SHOW
The Gosforth Show is a traditional agricultural Show.
Gosforth Showfield, adjacent to A595 on the edge of the village
August 27-29th – MEDIEVAL MUNCASTER
Part of the 'Summer of Fun' The Red Wyvern Society Medieval re-enactment group will be camped in the gardens with displays and demonstrations of life in medieval times.
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass
www.muncaster.co.uk
September 4th - The 135th LOWESWATER SHOW
A more traditional style Agricultural Show with the emphasis on Livestock.
However, there are many other attractions and with a local theme.
September 17th – EGREMONT CRAB FAIR
Includes the popular and amusing ‘Gurning’ competition
www.egremontcrabfair.com
September 24th&25th – TASTE CUMBRIA FOOD FESTIVAL
For the whole family.
Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria
October 23-31st – HALLOWEEN WEEK
Dare you visit one of Britain's most haunted castles this Halloween?
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass
www.muncaster.co.uk
December Sundays – VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TOURS
Experience the magic of this beautiful, ancient castle.
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass
www.muncaster.co.uk
Whatever your choice, the Western Lake District affords a wealth of beauty, tourism and leisure attractions.
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