Julie Smith
07 January 2022
The Lake District hosts hundreds of world-famous cultural events and festivals. You can watch farmers show off their livestock, cooking and horticultural demonstrations, cyclists and runners racing up mountains, and live entertainment. These family-friendly events are a great way to experience the traditions that have shaped the Lake District’s history, landscape and economy.
Here’s a selection of what’s on in the Lake District in 2022 (please note that a number of events may not be taking place in 2022 due to Covid19 restrictions).
January 2022
February 2022
March 2022
April 2022

May 2022
Other events in May, dates TBC:
- Food and Drink Festival
- Muncaster CastleFestival of Fools, Muncaster Castle
- Keswick Jazz & Blues Festival
June 2022
25th - 26th June: Keswick Midsummer Festival - a weekend of free events including Midsummer Rock Concert, Prom in the Park and Scruffs Fun Dog Show
Other events in June, dates TBC:
- Boot Beer Festival, Eskdale
- Lakes Classic Vehicle Show, Grasmere
- Woolfest, Cockermouth

July 2022
29th - 31st July: Potfest in the Park, Hutton-in-the-Forest
Other events in July, dates TBC:
- King Pocky's Derwent Water Regatta
- Cumbrian Steam Gathering
August 2022
29th August: The Keswick Show
Other events in August, dates TBC:
- Rydal Sheepdog Trials and Hound Show
- Hawkshead Show
September 2022
Other events in September, dates TBC:
- Loweswater Show
- Holker Chilli Fest
- Westmorland County Show
- Borrowdale Shepherds' Meet and Show
- Keswick Half Marathon
- Eskdale Show
- Kendal Torchlight Carnival
October 2022
Other events in October, dates TBC:
- Wasdale Head Show and Shepherd's Meet

November 2022
17th - 20th November: Kendal Mountain Festival
Other events in November, dates TBC:
- Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival
- The World’s Biggest Liar, Santon Bridge Inn
December 2022
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