EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Whatever time of year you visit, Ribble Valley offers a packed programme of festivals, events and cultural activities for all the family.

In the heart of our farming community, we have traditional country fairs and shows like the Hodder Valley Show, Chipping Agricultural Show and Goosnargh & Longridge Show celebrating all that’s great about our farming heritage and country life.

If it is food that appeals, Clitheroe Food Festival provides a showcase for local food and drink producers and their fabulous products. The town is literally taken over by food, and food related events, with ample opportunity to sample and buy the very best local produce. Obsession Festival of Food and Wine, at Northcote Manor is another great food celebration where fine food and drink connoisseurs meet face to face with some of the greatest chefs in the world.

Music lovers of all genres will be able to find a festival to suit their tastes. From the mirth and jollity of summer music festivals to laid back acoustic evenings in the local pubs throughout the year, you can sit back and soak up, or else get up and dance along to, all kinds of musical events. Supporting live music is a great way to experience something unique, and you may well discover a new favourite band or artist along the way.

Clitheroe town beats to the rhythm of jazz every May Day Bank Holiday weekend during the Ribble Valley Jazz festival and at the end of the summer the ‘Last Night of the Proms’ takes place, set against the backdrop of Clitheroe castle.

Here are just a few of Ribble Valley’s popular events, to find out more about these and many other events, including dates and locations, simply go to www.visitribblevalley.co.uk

Spring

Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues Festival

Live music and numerous venues across the area, a ‘must visit’ event for jazz lovers.

www.rvjazzfestival.co.uk

Chipping Steam Fair

A three-day event of family fun showcasing vintage vehicles and other attractions in a gorgeous location amongst the Bowland Hills.

www.chippingsteamfair.com

Summer

Slaidburn Steam & Vintage Vehicle Display

An opportunity to view an array of vintage vehicles in the picturesque village of Slaidburn. www.slaidburnsteam.co.uk

Goosnargh & Longridge Show www.glashow.org.uk

A traditional Country Show with fun for all the family. A full schedule of livestock competitions live music children’s activities and more.

Royal Lancashire Show www.royallancashireshow.co.uk

Set in the heart of Ribble Valley, this traditional equestrian and outdoor pursuits show is one of Britain’s oldest agricultural shows and offers a celebration of the British countryside for all the family!

Beat-Herder Festival www.beatherder.co.uk

Promoted as a festival ‘built on unconditional love and the tireless efforts of many’ Beat herder is known as the festival of beats and barminess.

Clitheroe Food Festival www.clitheroefoodfestival.com

An annual display of the hard work and dedication of local food and drink producers and culinary talent, where visitors have ample opportunity to sample and buy the very best local produce.

Ribchester Roman Festival www.ribchesterromanmuseum.org

Located in Ribchester, a significant roman site, this award-winning event, involves battle re-enactment displays where visitors should expect to be fully immersed in the Roman lifestyle.

Autumn

Ribble Valley Scooter Rally

An annual event which brings like-minded people, with a procession of over 500 bikes.

Hodder Valley Show www.hoddervalleyshow.co.uk

A vast showcase of cattle breeds to sheep shearing and gardening to vintage machinery. A treasure trove for local crafts and gifts.

Winter

Scare Kingdom Scream Park – www.scarekingdom.com

A frighteningly good scare park where visitors are able to explore a section of scary attractions.