Lancashire is alive with a huge variety of special events and festivals throughout the year. What ever your age or interests, Lancashire can offer something for everybody all year round.
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Featured Events
May
The annual Chipping Steam Fair will be held over the weekend of the 26th -27th May. With over 450 exhibitors and many new features, the show is one of the North West's premier attractions
June
This year the annual Bowland festival in June will be replaced by a new 'year-round' calendar of events that celebrate the birds, wildlife, landscape and culture of the Forest of Bowland AONB.
For listed events visit 'Forest of Bowland events'.
23rd June - 1st July - Blackpool Armed Forces Week celebrates Britain's armed forces past, present & future. For further details visit the website.
22nd June - 24th June Blackpool Championship Dog Show featuring over 10,000 dogs and 125 breeds.
July
Rolls Royce rally, 15th July, Lytham
This is the annual gathering of around 60 Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars with ages ranging from 1920s up to current models. Public are permitted to view the cars without charge and discuss with their owners.
The Open Golf Championship 2012 is being held at Royal Lytham & St Annes course between the 19th and 22nd July.
August
Visit Garstang on the 4t & 5th August for a great weekend of family entertainment
The Garstang Agricultural Show reputedly one of the Best One Day Shows in the Country, takes place on the 4th August 2012. For further details click here.
Garstang's Family Fun Day is on Sunday 5th August with various attractions including live local bands and helicopter rides
Pendle Bike Fest covers every aspect of cycling including National Series races, a challenging Sportive ride, leisure rides and activities for people new to cycling.
Set in the beautiful Pendle area of East Lancashire, The Tour of Pendle road race received rave reviews from the cyclists and cycling media last year and promises to be even better this year.
Southport Flower Show runs from the 16th-19th August and is one of the largest, most diverse and friendliest shows in the country. Set in the 34 acre Victoria Park, visitors can expect to see spectacular show gardens, water features and 1 million beautiful blooms. It's the ideal opportunity to chat to gardening celebrities, browse the arts & crafts and sample the best produce in the fine foods marquee, with cookery demonstrations by celebrity chefs.
For the family there is live music, arena entertainment and plenty for the youngsters including the new Kidz Kr8, a marquee dedicated to educate children about our environment, healthy eating, physical developmental and outdoor fun.
It's a great day out for the whole family! Children under 16 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
For details on tickets and how to get there click Southport Flower Show
Blackpool Illuminations
The 31st August sees the Big Switch on Blackpool Illuminations. At 10 kilometres long and using over one million bulbs, the illuminations are an awesome spectacle and run until the 4th November. For further information on where to stay and what to do in Blackpool visit Lets Stay Lancashire Blackpool Area Guide.
September
The 68th Annual Hodder Valley Show is on Saturday 8th September, 2012 in Slaidburn
The event is a traditional agricultural and horticultural show, being the perfect family day out, with something for everyone to enjoy. Every year the show is visited by upwards of 3000 people, experiencing a slice of rural life in an idyllic setting.
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