What's on in Cumbria and the Lake District in August 2027

Thursday 5 August 2027

• Tiddlers: Museum Explorer Group

  13:00 The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness · Free

  A hands-on group for little ones with crafts, play and gallery exploration, with a different theme each month. It is designed for children from 18 months and younger children are welcome too. Organiser

Saturday 7 August 2027

• Carlisle Farmers' and Makers' Market

  10:00 Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

  Local producers in the Cathedral grounds and inside the Fratry, with farm meats, breads, preserves, cheeses, candles and crafts. Held on the first Saturday of each month except January, 10am to 3pm. Organiser

Thursday 12 August 2027

• Appleby Agricultural Show

  Appleby showfield, Appleby-in-Westmorland

  The annual Appleby Agricultural Show. Check the organiser for the exact site, times and prices. Organiser

Friday 13 August 2027

• SnugFest

  13:00 Fell Foot Wood, Newby Bridge

  A small live music festival in woodland near Newby Bridge, running from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 August 2027 with the artist line-up still to be announced. Tickets are sold through Skiddle. Fell Foot Wood is not the National Trust lakeshore park, so follow the organiser's directions. Organiser

Saturday 14 August 2027

• Barrow Soapbox Derby

  10:00 Barrow town centre, Barrow-in-Furness · Free

  Teams race gravity-powered karts down an obstacle course on Dalton Road, with live commentary and prizes for costumes and decorated karts. Racing runs from 10am to 4pm with awards at 5pm. Organiser

Sunday 15 August 2027

• Keswick Games

  Fitz Park, Keswick · Free

  Keswick Town Council's free summer games day in Fitz Park, with competitive games for locals and visitors. Full details have not been published yet. Organiser

Thursday 26 August 2027

• Crosby Ravensworth Agricultural Show

  Crosby Ravensworth showfield, Crosby Ravensworth

  The annual Crosby Ravensworth Agricultural Show. Check the organiser for the exact site, times and prices. Organiser

Friday 27 August 2027

• Freedom Within: Summer Retreat

  Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Ulverston · £125 event only

  A four day summer retreat at the Buddhist centre in Conishead Priory. Accommodation and meals are booked separately. Organiser

Saturday 28 August 2027

• Cartmel Races: Cartmel Cup Day

  Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel

  A day of jump racing at Cartmel Racecourse, one of nine meetings in a season that runs from the late May Bank Holiday to the August Bank Holiday. Race times are added on the racecourse website when available. Organiser

• Dufton Agricultural Show and Sheepdog Trials

  Dufton showfield, Dufton

  The annual Dufton Agricultural Show with sheepdog trials. Check the organiser for the exact site, times and prices. Organiser

Sunday 29 August 2027

• Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show

  10:00 The Showfield, Grasmere · Free

  Traditional Lakeland sports including Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, fell racing and hound racing, plus a dog show, classic cars, a crafting tent and an agricultural show. Gates open at 9am and the Bellman opens the day at 10am. Organiser

Monday 30 August 2027

• Cartmel Races: August Monday Season Finale

  Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel

  A day of jump racing at Cartmel Racecourse, one of nine meetings in a season that runs from the late May Bank Holiday to the August Bank Holiday. Race times are added on the racecourse website when available. Organiser