What's on in the Lake District: September 2026

Kids may be heading back to school but there are still plenty of great events happening in the Lake District in the month of September.

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September Agricultural Shows

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Agricultural shows in the Lake District feature the best of Cumbrian agricultural life with displays of livestock exhibitions, trade fairs, competitions and displays with plenty of entertainment and education. There are still plenty of agricultural shows taking place in the month of September, including:

Agricultural ShowLocation2026
Hesket Newmarket Agricultural Show Dalston, CA5 5 Sept
Lowick Show Lowick, LA12 5 Sept
Loweswater Show Cockermouth, CA13 6 Sept
Westmorland County Show Crooklands, LA7 9-10 Sept
Eskdale Show Holmrook, CA19 26 Sept

Eden Animal Rescue Dog Show

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Eden Animal Rescue is putting on a dog show at Hutton-in-the-Forest with dog themed trade stalls and competitions for your canine friends. Best of all, the day will raise money for the Eden Animal Rescue charity, which helps rehome animals in the Penrith area.

Hutton-in-the-Forest: September Events

hutton in the forest apple day

The following events are taking place at Hutton-in-the-Forest in September: 

Airfield Walks

Apple Day

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.

Taste Cockermouth

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Taste Cockermouth is an epic food festival in the centre of Cockermouth with producers’ stalls, a market place street party, hot food and al fresco bars, cookery demos, live music, and more.

Previous Events

Dalemain Harvest Fair

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Dalemain Mansion is hosting an autumnal ‘Harvest Fair’, featuring a variety of apples, a medieval hall, kids trails, apple tours, and more. Additionally, herbs, honey, and apples, which are all grown at Dalemain, will feature prominently at the Great Barn Tearoom.

Wainwright Tribute on Haystacks

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A Tribute on Haystacks is a walk that retraces the steps of Alfred Wainwright with archivist, Chris Butterfield, and BBC Wainwright TV series producer, Richard Else. The walk is 5-miles long and will take approximately 5-hours, starting from Honister Slate Mine Car Park. The event is strictly limited to 30 guests who should come prepared for all weathers and be suitably prepared. There will also be a talk later on at the Glaramara Hotel from 5-7pm. The cost is £50 per person and pre-booking is essential.