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!
Check out this handy list below of what's on this weekend or for even more inspiration head over to our events guide here
Blackpool Air Show
9th – 10th August
Blackpool Promenade
The popular Blackpool Air Show returns this weekend with some of the world's finest military and civilian aircraft performing over the iconic Blackpool seafront, including the RAF Red Arrows.
Clitheroe Food Festival
9th August
Clitheroe Town Centre
The whole family is in for a treat this weekend as Clitheroe Food Festival returns. With over 80 local producers there is bound to be something for even the fussiest eaters. Expect glorious, quality Lancashire produce, the Ribble Valley's superb and inspirational chefs, food-based activities for all the family and great music from the area.
Don't forget to pop over to Holmes Mill to explore the variety of beers and ales, as well as enjoying the live music.
Meet the Flowerpot People with Face Painting
9th August
Affinity Lancashire
Come and meet the summery Flowerpot People who'll be appearing at Affinity Lancashire this Saturday. There will be plenty of photo opportunities and free face painting too.
Summer of Magic at The Hole In Wand
9th – 10th August
Head down to The Hole In Wand Blackpool this weekend for the summer of magic where you can take on nine enchanting holes of wizard golf and witness some magical events from award-winning magician Adrian Catch.
Take That Tribute Show: Everything Changes
18th July – 29th August
Pleasure Beach Resort
Enjoy a fully-live spectacular Take That tribute show this weekend at Pleasure Beach Resort. Featuring an uber-talented band, dancers and headline songs. Enjoy all of Take That's greatest hits, including Pray, Shine, Back for Good and more. Trust us, you'll be singing and dancing all night long.
Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit
23rd July – 1st September
Gisburn Forest
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies. Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone's favourite dog and owner duo for company. You can expect games, challenges and plenty of laughs for the whole family!
Make your own Aromatherapy Perfume
9th August
Holden Clough Nurseries
In this 2.5 hour workshop, delight your senses and learn about the power of botanical essential oils in this enjoyable, aromatic blending session guided by aromatherapist Pippa Taylor. You will play alchemist, smelling and selecting fragrant notes, blending and developing your very own perfume to take away with you.
Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story
9th August
Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens
Experience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele, alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers as together they pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison.
Create your own Wellington Aircraft Model
9th August
Showtown Blackpool
Join in the family fun craft session to celebrate the amazing aircraft that helped us win the second World War. Design and build your own Vickers Wellington to take home with you; and learn a little bit about this popular plane which was mass-produced in Blackpool during the war.
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David Costa This weekend’s events in Lancashire look amazing! www.bookpublishers.co.nz always inspires me to explore local culture, and your list has so many great options. The food festivals sound delicious—perfect for a summer outing.