What's on in Ulverston and surrounding areas

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There is always something fascinating going on in Ulverston, whether it's the Flag Fortnight, the Lantern Procession of the fabulous Dickensian Festival.  Ulverston combines special events with an assortment of specialist shops, cosy pubs, traditional markets and cultural hotspots.  Add to that the colourful houses, cobbled streets and inviting ginnels and there is enough to keep you happy for days and days!

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JULY

Furness Tradition Folk Festival   -  8th - 10th July

A celebration of the folk art of the area including dancing, music and local crafts.  www.furnesstradition.org.uk

Cartmel Races;   Thursday 14th July.

Royal British Legion;    Saturday 16th.  2nd Edition

                                        Saturday 30th July.  Geof Dickens.

North Lonsdale Agricultural Show  -  Wednesday 27th July

This annual show features local baking, competitions, show jumping, cattle and sheep.  A great day out for all the family. 

Summer Buddhist Festival;  22nd July - 6th August 

AUGUST

Breastfeeding Festival;  13th - 19th August.

Royal British Legion;  Saturday 20th August.  Frank McGregor.

                                       Saturday 27th August.  Norman Barry.

Cartmel Races;  Thursday 25th August (Evening).

Cartmel Races;   Saturday 27th August.

Cartmel Races;   Monday 29th August

Lake District Summer Music;    29th July - 14th August.

SEPTEMBER

Camra Charter Beer Festival; 1st - 3rd September

Ulverston Lantern Procession  -   17th September

A magical sight as rivers of light weave their way through the streets of Ulverston.  The procession is a culmination of the fortnight long Ulverston Charter Festival, a celebration of the granting of the town's Market Charter in 1280.   www.southlakeland.gov.uk/events

Royal British Legion;  Saturday 10th September.  Danny Smythe.

                                      Saturday 17th September.  John Martin.

OCTOBER

Royal British Legion;  Saturday 1st October.  John Mario.

                                      Saturday 15th October.  Frank McGregor.

                                      Saturday 29th October.  Geof Dickens.

Ulverston Festival of Fashion;  8th -15th October

Ulverston Fashion Show;  The Coro.  Wednesday 12th October

NOVEMBER

Royal British Legion. Saturday 19th November.  2nd Edition.

Dickensian Christmas Festival  -   26th - 27th November

This fantastic, 2 day, free family event brings together hundreds of festival stalls, street entertainers and Victorian Costumes to enjoy.  A fabulous weekend to be had by all.   www.dickensianfestival.co.uk

DECEMBER

Royal British Legion. Saturday 24th December.  Geof Dickens