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!
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Use the search box on this page to find what's on now in Lancashire or take a look below at some of our key events.
Key Lancashire Events:
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Showzam! Circus, Magic & New Variety, Blackpool
(12 - 21 Feb 2010) Discover the exciting events taking place in Blackpool during this spectacular festival of circus, magic and new variety!
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Half Term Holidays in Lancashire
(Feb 2010) Plan a trip to Lancashire for the family this year! You will be spoilt for choice with all the activities and entertainment on offer, but one thing is for sure, you will experience a fun filled family break that you will never forget.
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Burnley Balloon Festival
(Jul / Aug 2010) Dates to be announced. A weekend of fun and excitement awaits when the annual hot air balloon festival gets underway at Towneley Park.
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Blackpool's Annual Airshow
(8 Aug 2010) Come and see the spectacular Blackpool Annual Airshow. The Red Arrows will be performing their aeriel display in as part of the Blackpool Annual Airshow.
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Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food
(19 Aug- 19 Sept 2010) Thousands of food lovers can experience gastronomic adventures across the county as the area celebrates its fantastic food and culture like never before.
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Tractor Pulling Championships
(28 - 29 Aug 2010) The world's most powerful motorsport, lots of noise and a real fun experience! Held at Great Eccleston Showground.
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Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival
(Aug 2010) Dates to be announced. An internationally renowned festival that attracts music fans from all over the country, Colne boasts over 1,000 artists over four days in venues and events covering and involving the whole town.
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Blackpool Illuminations
(3 Sept - 11 Nov 2010) Blackpool Illuminations are considered to be the greatest free light show on earth, which entertains millions of visitors between September and November time each year.
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Pendle Walking Festival
(4 - 12 Sept 2010) There are many walks which take in the area's fascinating past, including the Walking With Witches Walk. There's a lot of lovely walks so why not come and join us!
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Lancashire Day
(27 November 2010) Lancashire Day allows us the opportunity to declare that we are proud to be Lancastrians. The Lancashire Day proclamation will be read out by town criers throughout the county on 27th November.
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Haunted Lancashire
(Throughout 2010) Lancashire has got a fascinating haunted past, which makes it a great place to visit throughout the year, not just for Halloween.
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