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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