Summer is a busy time in the Lake District with around twenty agricultural shows taking place and a great number of other family-friendly events. Check out all the top events taking place below.

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August Agricultural Shows

Agricultural shows

The bulk of the summer’s agricultural shows take place in the month of August with around 20 scheduled, starting with the Cockermouth Show in early August. Each show varies in what they offer but typically they feature things like farm animals, tractors, dog shows, food and drink stands, trade stalls, some type of entertainment, like fairground rides for the bigger festivals or live music. Additionally, some even offer sports competitions, like the traditional Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling.

Agricultural ShowLocation2026
Cockermouth Show Cockermouth, CA13  1 Aug
Cartmel Show Cartmel, LA11 TBD 
Dalston Show Dalston, CA5  8 Aug
Appleby Show Appleby, CA16  13 Aug
Rydal Show Ambleside, LA22  TBD
Gosforth Show Gosforth, CA20  TBD
Rusland Show Rusland Valley, LA12  15 Aug
Lakeland Country Fair Torver, LA21  TBD
Hawkshead Show Hawkshead, LA22  TBD
Brough Agricultural Show Kirkby Stephen, CA17  20 Aug
Patterdale Dog Day Patterdale, CA11  29 Aug
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show Grasmere, LA22  30 Aug
Kentmere Sheep Show Kentmere, LA8  30 Aug
Keswick Show Keswick CA12  31 Aug
Ennerdale Show Kirkland, CA26  26 Aug
Selside & Grayrigg Show Selside, LA8  27 Aug
Dufton Agricultural Show Dufton, CA16  29 Aug
Millom & Broughton Show Broughton, LA20 TBD 
Black Combe Country Fair Bootle, LA19  31 Aug
Hesket Newmarket Agricultural Show Dalston, CA5  TBD

Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show

Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show

Wigton Moto Club will be hosting the Cumbria Classic and Motorsport Show at Dalemain from 11am to 4pm. The show will feature Italian cars and rally cars, autotests, traders, food, crafts, and car clubs.

Hutton-in-the-Forest: August Events

Hutton-in-the-Forest September events

These following event is taking place at Hutton-in-the-Forest in August:

Estate Walk

Lake District Sheep Dog Trials

Sheep Dog Trials

The Lake District Sheep Dog Trials will take place from 10am to 4.30pm at Hill Farm. The trials run all day, plus there are 3 hound trails, a dog show at 1pm open to all, craft stands, as well catering.

  • Date: 6 August 2026
  • Location: Hill Farm, Ings, LA8 9QQ

Solfest

solfest

Solfest is Cumbria's award-winning family music and arts festival, taking place over the long August bank holiday weekend. The festival offers camping and glamping, along with food and drink vendors, a full schedule of live music and family-friendly activities.

  • Date: 27-30 August 2026
  • Location: North Lakes Country Park near Silloth, CA7 4NQ
  • Website: https://solfest.co.uk

Previous Events

The Fell Pony Society - Breed Show

fell pony breed show

The Fell Pony Society – Breed Show took place at at West Park at Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens. The event is a family friendly day celebrating one of Cumbria’s most treasured animals.

The Forge Festival

windermere jetty

The Forge Festival is a family friendly festival that includes live dance and theatre performances and takes place at the Windermere Jetty Museum. The price is free with the cost of the museum admission.