20 EVENTS FOR 2020
Lancashire Life|January 2020
Make a date in your diary now for our 20 must-do events for the year ahead
Alisha Davis
20 EVENTS FOR 2020

COUNTY SHOWS

JULY 2ND-4TH

Royal Lancashire Show Held annually at Salesbury Hall, this exciting family-friendly event is filled with livestock displays, show jumping and falconry performances. Perfect for those who appreciate everything the great outdoors has to offer. Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, royallancashireshow.co.uk

AUGUST 1ST

Garstang Show

Get your wellies out (with our weather, you’ll need them) and enjoy a day that celebrates everything good about rural life. The event not only holds competitions for a variety of farm animals but also pet competitions, so if you’ve got a talented rabbit or some fancy chickens, think about entering them. Myerscough, Preston, garstangshow.org

SEPTEMBER 10TH

Westmorland County Show

Take the chance to discover the best of farming and explore the countryside at this popular livestock show. Enjoy watching classes of cattle, pigs, sheep and even alpacas at this popular weekend event. Milnthorpe, westmorlandshow.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 12TH-13TH

Lancashire Game and Country Festival

Whether you’re a dog lover, an avid angler or just a lover of all things countrified, this weekend festival of all things this county celebrates. On top of the livestock shows, there will also be game demonstrations and local food produce on offer. Hazelhead Lane, Preston, lancashiregamefestival.co.uk

FLOWER SHOWS

AUGUST 20TH–23RD

Southport Flower Show

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