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It's set to be another busy weekend in Lancashire, with a wide range of events planned across the county including the return of the popular Clitheroe Food Festival and Blackpool Air show

August is here, and with it the start of a new weekend full of great things to do and see in Lancashire. From fantastical theatre to historic railways and nature inspired activities, you can find some much in the county this weekend. 

As there are so many great events to choose from, we thought we'd help by pulling together our top events to inspire you.

The summer holidays are in full swing, and the array of fabulous events on in Lancashire this weekend are ideal for keeping you and the kids entertained!  From flower shows to family fiestas, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

This Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and with so many fabulous parlours situated throughout Lancashire, we could not help but pull together some suggestions of where to celebrate the day.  

Unsure on what to do this weekend, take a look at the list of exciting events below or for even more inspiration head over to our events guide here.

Fancy something sweet to do this weekend? Lancashire has you covered! With everything from gingerbread festivals to fun village shows, plus dinosaurs, pirates and princesses – you won't be bored when you enjoy a great event in Lancashire.

Affinity Lancashire is the place to be this summer, as once again there's a huge range of family friendly events planned, and even better they are FREE!

This weekend Visit Lancashire will be attending the National Festival of Making in Blackburn, where we will be showcasing a range of delicious food and drink providers in the Taste Lancashire tent – which will be located on King Wiliams Street.

This year marks a monumental milestone in British history as we look back on 200 years of the modern railway