Lake District Events And Festivals
The Lake District has a diverse calendar of events and festivals throughout the year. If you're planning on attending one of these, staying in Keswick is an excellent option. With its convenient location, wide range of accommodation and dining options, access to outdoor activities, and local attractions, Keswick is the perfect base for exploring the region and experiencing all that it has to offer.
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Lake District Events and Festivals
| Marmalade Festival | Dalemain Estate, Ullswater | 22nd April | Festival celebrating all things marmalade, from the competitive Marmalade Awards, to demonstrations, talks and exhibitions |
| Taste Cumbria Wigton | Wigton | 22nd April | Food stalls, local produce, live music and children’s activities |
| 10,000 Daffodils | Lowther Castle and Gardens | 24th April to 24th June | A spectacular celebration of the rich literary and historical legacy of Ullswater. 10,000 ceramic daffodils will be “planted” against the romantic background of Lowther Castle and Gardens |
| Potfest | Penrith | 2nd – 4th June | Celebrating all things clay. The best in ceramics from across the UK. Meet the artists, talk pots and buy directly from the makers |
| Lakes Classic Vehicle Show | Stavely near Kendal | 18th June | Hundreds of Classic Vehicles, family-friendly trade stands, attractions, entertainment and games |
| Lord Birkett Regatta | Ullswater Yacht Club | 1st to 2nd July | Festival of sailing on Ullswater. Ullswater Steamers are hosting a special cruise to follow the action |
| Kendal Calling | Penrith | 27th 30th July | Large music festival with masses of bands and experiences, suitable for the whole family |
| Lake District Summer Music Festival | Various venues | 28th July – 6th August | From string quartets to jazz and baroque specialists to world music. Watch todays leading musicians and passionate young musicians, all in the beautiful Lake District |
| Wild Goat Festival | Holker Hall near Ulverston | 11-13th August | A family festival for an action-packed weekend of trail running, gravel biking, music, food and inspirational talks |
| Taste Cumbria Maryport | Maryport - seafood | 12th & 13th August | Taste of the Sea Festival. Producer’s market, drinks tent, chef demonstrations and live music. All to promote locally caught fish and seafood |
| Solfest | Silloth | 24th – 27th August | An independent, eclectic, family festival which has grown from a local shindig to one of the UK's best loved independent festivals |
| Wannasee Festival | Hutton-in-the Forest, Penrith | 25th – 27th August | World class tribute bands, a family friendly atmosphere in a popular festival |
| Taste Cumbria Cockermouth | Cockermouth | 23rd & 24th September | The flagship Taste Cumbria festival returns with the producer’s market, street party, live music, chef demonstrations and fairground rides |
| The Winter Droving | Penrith | 28th October | The annual torchlit procession. Dress up and enjoy the music, masks, market stalls and street performances |
| Kendal Mountain Festival | Kendal | 16-19th November | The UK’s biggest adventure festival. With films, talks, stands and activities. This event is in multiple venues in Kendal and is a must see for outdoor enthusiasts |
| Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival | Ulverston | End of November - dates TBC | A Christmas festival with a Dickensian theme. Dress up and enjoy the street performers, mulled wine, stalls and parades |
| Taste Cumbria Christmas | Cockermouth | 9th & 10th December | More than just fantastic food and drink, this Christmas Taste Cumbria brings gifts and homewares alongside the producer’s markets. Why not stock up on sweet treats and Christmas presents while you’re here |
