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
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 Show | Location | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
- Date: 23 August 2026
- Location: Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB
- Website: https://wigtonmc.co.uk/events-wigton-motor-club
Hutton-in-the-Forest: August Events
These following event is taking place at Hutton-in-the-Forest in August:
Estate Walk
- Date: 9 August 2026
- Location: Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9TH
- Website: https://wigtonmc.co.uk/events-wigton-motor-club
Lake District 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 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
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.
- Date: 10 August 2025
- Location: Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens, Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB
- Website: https://www.fellponysociety.org.uk
The Forge Festival
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.
- Date: 24 August 2025
- Location: Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 1BN
- Website: https://lakelandarts.org.uk/windermere-jetty-museum