Staffordshire Morelands
This is a list of annual
events that take place locally (the dates shown may change) - if anybody would
like to add to it - please let me know .
If it is a one-off event, then please add it yourself to the "Whats
On" Bulletin Board for other events that people may post.
Also look at the "Whats
On" Bulletin Board for other events.
Also visit our "Things to do page" for more activities.
Please note that I update the dates here if somebody emails me
with an update, or I see it advertised.
So if the date is unclear or old, please do not email me and
ask me when it is as I do not know.
Other Local "Events" Sites
Staffordshire Morelands
| Month | Dates | Event | Notes |
| Jan | 11 am - 1st January 2009 | Mappleton News Years Day Bridge Jump | Watch people paddle down the River Dove, then jump 30 ft into ice cold water and then run to the pub! All in the name of charity! |
| Feb | Tues 5th Feb & Ash Wed 6th Feb 2008 | Royal Shrovetide Football | Shrove Tuesday /Ash Wednesday EVERY YEAR - kick off 2 pm each day in the Shawcroft Carpark (behind the supermarkets in the town centre) (Shrove 4 !!) (If I had 10 bob for every email I get asking "when is Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday" - I'd have £ 3. heathens!, they'll be asking when is Christmas next!!) |
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| Monday 26 May 2008 | Dove Dale Fete |
12 Noon onwards - A very popular annual event held in the picturesque village of Ilam. Traditional village fete - cakes, stalls, entertainments, maypole dancing, morris men, fair, rides etc. etc. Ample parking |
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June |
20 June - 6 July 2008 |
Ashbourne Arts Festival | Various music and arts events over a 2 week period throughout the town at different venues. |
| Sun 29 June 2008 | Bike4Brains Peak District Cycle Challenge | The Bike4Brains ride offers two circular routes, starting and finishing in the market town of | |
| July | Sunday 20th July 2008 | Ashbourne Highland Gathering - (See photos!) | |
| August | ?? | Ashbourne Animal Welfare Gala Day | Fishpond Meadow, The Park, Ashbourne
- Tel:01335 300825 Fun dog show, Cat photo competition, Dog Agility, Parade of re-homed dogs, Children's entertainer and much more. |
| ?? Aug 2008 | Manifold Show | Ilam - Tel 0198 83423 | |
| ?? Aug 2008 | Held over 3 days in fields at Blore, by the Ilam turn off. Annual event.Watch sheepdogs and handlers competing in a "One Man and His Dog" style competition. Home-made refreshments available. For further details contact: 01335 372889 Cost: £1.50 - £2.00 |
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Sat 16th Aug 2008 |
Ashbourne Agricultural Show |
An agricultural and country show with entertainment and interest for all the family whatever age. Classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses, shires. Dog show and cage bird show. Handicraft and Horticulture competitions.Over 100 trade stands, craft marquee and food hall. Rural crafts display area Full programme of event in the main ring throughout the day. The Polo Ground, Osmaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire situated in the village 3/4 mile off A52 Derby to Ashbourne All enquiries and pre-show discounted tickets on 01889 504264 or www.ashbourneshow.co.uk |
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| Fri 29 - Sun 31 August 2008 | Chatsworth County Fair | The Country Fair is held in Chatsworth park and attracts large crowds from all over the country. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and parades, hot air balloons, parachuting and over 300 varied trade stands and rural crafts make this a spectacular event. | |
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| Sunday 14th Sep 2008 |
Ashbourne Half Marathon |
Annual Fun Run & Half Marathon For details and entry form visit www.ashbournedistrict.lions105e.org.uk/events.htm |
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| Nov | Sun 2nd Nov 2008 | Dovedale Dash - 4 3/4 mile cross country fun run - | A cross country running event around Dovedale - Location - Thorpe 9 am Registration - £ 3.00 entry fee, 11 am start, £ 2 carpark |
| Sun 9th Nov 2008 | Rememberence Sunday parade & service . | The Mayor, Councillors, local service, ex-service and other organisations, parade to the memorial gardens to lay Poppy Wreaths on the Annual day of Rememberance | |
| Dec | |||
Fri 7th December 2007 |
FESTIVE FUN NIGHT AND LATE NIGHT SHOPPING. Something for everyone. Children's Lantern Parade at 6.30pm and Carol Singing in the Market Place at 6.45pm. Fun Fair, Live Entertainment, Market and Charity Stalls. Shops open until 9pm. Also many shops opening on Sunday from 2nd Dec. |
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| Sunday 16th December 2007 | Victorian Xmas Fayre | Period Street Entertainment and Market Stalls An Educational Experience for all ages. 11am til 4 pm |
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| 24th Dec 2007 | Carol Singing | Join the Mayor and Town Band carol singing around the tree in the Market Place at approximately 8.15pm. |
Derbyshire Well
Dressing Dates - Link to Derbyshire UK Website with all 2005 dates!! .
Tissington Well Dressings - May/June
each year (latest info on Tissington
Web Site)