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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Caribbean Carnival
(30 May 2010) Come along and experience the wonderful and artistic costumes, the music and the dancing. Try some Caribbean food whilst enjoying the stage show.
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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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World Fireworks Championships
(10 - 12 Sept 2010) A new format for 2010 will see the event take place over one spectacular weekend as the amazing pyrotechnic displays wow audiences for three nights in a row, featuring winners from previous years’ contests in a Champion of Champions extravaganza.
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Halloween in Lancashire
(31 October 2010) Lancashire has so many great Halloween events every year so be prepared to have lots of 'spooky' fun in Lancashire this Halloween.
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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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Walking Festivals
(Throughout 2010) With new and existing walking festivals running throughout the year, you’ll find a host of guided walks and events to choose from.
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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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