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February

The World's Original Marmalade Festival
Dalemain House
A jar of home-made marmalade will be awarded the ultimate prize for a preserve – first place in the amateur category of the World’s Original ... More

May

Eden Valley Vintage Tractor Rally
Dalemain House
Contact the council on 0871 716 2648 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Fell Pony Stallion Show
Dalemain House
Contact the council on 0871 716 2648 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

North West Carriage Driving
Dalemain House
Contact the council on 0871 716 2648 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

June

Cumbria Life and Dalemain Garden Festival
Dalemain House
In association with Cumbria Life, visit one of the North West's most beautiful gardens for the complete gardening experience. Many trade stands, talks & demonstrations.

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Hutton’s Historic Vehicle Show

It’s a fantastic day of motoring nostalgia, set amongst Hutton’s stunning gardens, which sees over 300 classic cars, motorcycles, vintage tractors and miniature steam engines, ... More

July

Best in Eden Summer Festival

Organised by Eden Arts, celebrating culture, food and landscape. ... More

Penrith Agricultural Show
Brougham Hall Farm
Traditional agricultural show with main arena attractions, trade stands, food hall, craft marquee and lots more. ... More

Potfest In The Park
Hutton in the Forest
End of July
The ceramics festival takes place in and around marquees in front of the castle, with the potters competition pieces on the lawn.

Adults £6. (includes admission ... More

August

Best in Eden Summer Festival

Crosby Ravensworth Agricultural Show

Trade stands, produce, crafts, equine, cattle and poultry. Ploughing competition, wrestling and vintage vehicle rally. The show is held at Low Bottom, near Barnskew Farm.

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Cumbria Classic Car Show
Dalemain House
In the surroundings of a glorious historic house there will be over 500 classic cars, arena action, special marque displays, club displays, autotests, jazz bands, ... More

Cumbria Guitar Show
Rheged Exhibition & Visitor Centre
The Cumbria Guitar Show, which has been in existence for 12 years now, has become the North of England's premiere event for Guitar Enthusiasts. With a ... More

Cumbrian Craft Fair
St Andrews Centre
Late August
Variety of Cumbrian craft @ 1st floor St Andrews Centre, St Andrews Place, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7XX.
There is a lift to the first floor.
Tables are ... More

Dufton Agricultural Show
Dufton
One of Cumbria's longest running local shows and hosts the popular sport of fell running with competitors racing up and down Dufton Pike. The show ... More

Lowther Game & Country Fair
Lowther Estate
Mid-August
Set within the grounds of a stately home, a weekend of fun and activity for all the family.

Contact the council on 0871 716 2648 Calls ... More

Potfest in the Pens
Skirsgill Auction Mart
Early August
Up to 130 potters take part in this, the oldest potters' market in the UK.
Meet the potters, get inspired and get involved.
The hustle and bustle ... More

October

Apple Day
Acorn Bank near Culgaith
A fun family day out at Acorn Bank National Trust property near Culgaith, Cumbria. Contact us via email for more details. ... More

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