July 2023

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd July 10am - 5pm
Fylde Vintage Steam Fayre - Kirkham
This year is the 14th year of the Fylde Vintage Steam Fayre. This is a fantastic day out with lots of activities, shows, machinery plus food and drink stands. In the evening there is onsite entertainment from Mick Miller and Jimmy Cricket as well as a late night bar

Friday 7th July 
St Annes Carnival - Lytham St Annes
Over the whole weekend there are many stalls, games, children’s rides and bouncy castles. Entertainment is provided by local schools, youth groups, musicians and singers. Traditional races for all the family create a lot of fun and rivalry. There are many competitions to get involved with including tug-of-war, Dog Agility and Best Dressed dogs!

Saturday 8th July 9am - 5pm
Longridge Agricultural Show
The Goosnargh and Longridge show is a celebration of farming, food and rural living. We have classes for cattle, sheep, heavy horses, vintage machinery, horticulture, handicraft and a junior section. We also have a large light horse section and last year our dog show was the largest one day event in the area.
There will be a number of craft stands and local producers exhibiting also with many other attractions. With many sections undercover the show is a grand day out come rain or shine.

Sunday 9th July - 11am - 5pm
Festival of Making - Blackburn Town Centre
The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of UK making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor. Presenting a programme of work that combines Art, Manufacturing, Making and Communities, we commission international and national artists to create world class works, a year round programme and a participatory FREE FAMILY festival for all to enjoy.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th July 9am - 6pm
Great Eccleston Show
This year, the show is celebrating its 170th anniversary, and the whole community is gearing up for a truly special celebration.
For 170 years, the Great Eccleston Show has been bringing together locals and visitors from far and we to enjoy a range of activities, from livestock exhibitions and equestrian events to food and drink, crafts and horticulture, and this year is no different.

Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd July
Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show - Ribchester
Lancashire’s Premier Summer Family event, is over for another year and what a huge success it was. Held annually at Salesbury Hall in Ribchester.
The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show was packed full to the brim of Show Jumping, Livestock Displays, the Return of the Black Stallion, Incredible Falconry Shows, A Children’s Village and so much more.

Thursday 27th July - 6pm 9pm
Owls Nest - Morecambe
An evening market at the Owl Nest with the very best local suppliers including gin, lemoncello, cheese, cakes, brownies and puddings.

Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th July
Anderton Arms, Fulwood
The Anderton Arms are holiday a family fun weekend with local stall holders and rides for the children. Looking forward to catching up with our lovely local customers.