About Pickwick Festival
Pickwick Festival returns to King Street, Whalley, bringing a Dickensian day of entertainment, food and festivities to the heart of the Ribble Valley. Entry is free.
First held in 1988 and last seen in 2019, the much loved Whalley Pickwick is back after seven years away. King Street closes to traffic and steps back to 1837 for the day, with street food, stalls, music, magic and merriment from noon till 21:00.
The day begins at 11am, when the Crafty Vintage Christmas Market opens in The Swan car park with makers and traders offering gifts, crafts and festive treats. Bewley's vintage fun fair brings hand turned rides and old time games to the village, including the Dobbies roundabout and the Chair o Planes. A limited number of free ride passes will be released in advance through the festival website.
Visitors can expect musicians, buskers, street performers and artists along the length of the street, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages as the lamps are lit and the evening draws in.
Pickwick Festival is a family event raising money for East Lancashire Hospice.
Event Pricing Information
Free event.
Fairground ride passes are free but limited and must be booked in advance.
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