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What's on in Lancashire and Blackpool

Lancashire has so many events and festivals and is surprisingly easy to get to!

Throughout the year Lancashire is alive with festivals and special events to keep you entertained. By searching our database you'll discover a huge variety of events, from music extravaganzas to balloon festivals, from scarecrow festivals to arts events, you will find that there are not enough hours in the day. So why not discover what's on in Lancashire for yourself!

Just use the search to the right for further information on the exciting Blackpool & Lancashire events held throughout the year - you can also search for Lancashire events by using the interactive map search

What was your best event from 2007?

At the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards on June 18 we will be recognising our best event from 2007 and you can help decide the winner.

It's easy to vote - just take a look at the 30 events and choose your favourite one!

Win a bumper Lancashire Food Hamper |
Lancashire's nominated events

2008 Major Events in Lancashire and Blackpool

May

Museum and Galleries Month
(1st - 31st May)

Burnley Walking Festival
(3rd - 5th May)

Day Out With Thomas
(3rd -5th May)

Hoghton Tower - House Open
(4th May)

Wyre Estuary Country Park May Day Celebration and Fun Day
(5th May)

Grand Ghost Tour
(13th May)

Lunesdale Studio Trail 2008
(24th - 26th May)

June

Lunesdale Studio Trail 2008
(7th - 8th June)

Opening of the new Midland Hotel, Morecambe
(June)

July

Arts in the Park, Blackburn
(July)

Burnley Balloon Festival
(July)

Ribchester Roman Re-enactments
(12th -13th)

Rolls Royce Rally, Lytham
(20th July)

Fleetwood Transport Festival - Tram Sunday
(20th July)

August

Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, Colne
(22nd - 25th August - Bank Holiday Weekend)

Blackpool Illuminations Big Switch On Weekend
(29th - 31st August)

The William Rainford Trophy, Lytham St Annes
(13th - 17th August)

September

Heritage Open Days
(September)

Dragon Boat Festival, Lytham St Annes
(2nd September)

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, Guild Hall, Preston
(22nd -27th September)

October

Fylde Coast Jazz Festival
(1st - 31st October)

Day Out with Thomas on the East Lancashire Railway
(1st - 31st October)