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February

Shrovetide Football

Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday
Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football is a game played in the Derbyshire town of Ashbourne every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Unlike a conventional football ... More

July

Ashbourne Highland Gathering
Recreation Park
Mid-July
The annual Ashbourne Highland Gathering!
Pipe band competitions
Pipe major competitions
Highland dancing competitions
Sheep dog display
Geoff Capes team of strong men
Tug-of-war
Craft & trade stalls
Children's entertainments
Kentucky Derby
Go-karts
...and more! ... More

Northern Green Gathering

Late July / Early August

Held over 4 days in summer, on a beautiful organic farm in the Derbyshire Dales. NGG is very different from the average festival. It is about hope ... More

August

Ashbourne Show

Country & agricultural show for all the family. Classes for cattle sheep goats shires & horses dog show. Handicraft & horticulture competitions, over 100 trade ... More

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