Events in Bakewell for 2019
P.B.F.A Book Fair
Saturday 13th April 2019
venue: Agricultural Business Centre
10am - 4pm
The largest currently being organised within the Peak District National Park - will have 30 dealers attending displaying a wide variety of books, both second hand and antiquarian, with maps, prints, ephemera, and lots of unusual and interesting items on display.
Admission is £1.00 but a free entry ticket can be found and printed off by visiting the PBFA web site - www.pbfa.org
Further details can be obtained by contacting the PBFA organiser
Peter Allen on 01298 77786
Vintage Motor Show
Tuesday 23rd April 2019
venue: Burton Closes Hall Care Home
from 1.30pm
The vintage motor show will be returning to Burton Closes Hall Care Home care home for its second year.
Classics from the 1930s to 1950s will be on display.
Bakewell Food Festival
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April 2019
venue: Bakewell town centre
The ever popular Bakewell Food Festival, attracting thousands of visitors which is now in its eighth year, will once again be held around the streets of the beautiful and historic Peak District riverside market town.
The Cow Shed Beer Festival
Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June 2019
venue: Agricultural Business Centre
After a successful 2018 launch at the Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre, the Cow Shed will this year showcase around 40 ales from within 30 miles of the popular market town, plus local cider, food stalls and live music.
Open from 2pm to 10.30pm on both days.
Dogs Unleashed
Saturday 22rd & Sunday 23th June 2019
venue: Bakewell Showground
Dogs Unleashed is an exciting, fun filled and informative day out for the whole family. There is plenty to fill the whole day, not to mention free entry for all your dogs.
International Day of Dance
Saturday 29th June 2019
venue: Bakewell town centre
For one day every year, the market town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, hosts a celebration of dance and music from around the globe. Now firmly established as the highlight of Bakewell Carnival Week, this all day event, showcases a wide variety of dance styles, at a series of venues around the town. Dance Workshops are held throughout the day in the Town Hall
Celebration 200 years Bakewell Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Sunday 30th June 2019
venue: Bakewell Showground
Blessing of the Wells
Sunday 30th June 2019
venue: Bakewell town centre
The ancient custom of Well Dressing is unique to the Peak District and the surrounding areas. The well dressings stay up all week.
Bakewell Carnival Week
Saturday 29th June to Sunday 7th July 2019
venue: Bakewell town centre
Fun for all the family, with races and competitions all week.
Carnival day itself on Saturday 6th July commencing at 3pm.
Peak District Challenge
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 2019
venue: Bakewell Showground
Experience the best of the Peak District and be one of the first to take on the newest event on the Ultra Challenge calendar! The figure 8 route starts and ends in Bakewell, taking walkers, joggers, and runners past the Chatsworth House, along Chee Dale, and through one of the UK’s most famous national parks. With full, half, and quarter distance challenges- it’s your challenge your way
https://www.thepeakdistrictchallenge.com Event email: info@actionchallenge.com
Peakender Beer Festival
Friday 16th August to Sunday 18th August 2019
venue: Bakewell Showground
Including a variety of activity for the whole family, camping available.
Eroica Britannia
Sunday 18th August 2019
venue: Bakewell Showground
Eroica are proud to present a special Eroica Britannia for 2019. The ‘500’ is a small, one-off event to celebrate and document the sixth year of Eroica Britannia hosted from the market town of Bakewell.
P.B.F.A Book Fair
Saturday 17th August 2019
venue: Agricultural Business Centre
10am - 4pm
The largest currently being organised within the Peak District National Park - will have 30 dealers attending displaying a wide variety of books, both second hand and antiquarian, with maps, prints, ephemera, and lots of unusual and interesting items on display.
Admission is £1.00 but a free entry ticket can be found and printed off by visiting the PBFA web site - www.pbfa.org
Further details can be obtained by contacting the PBFA organiser
Peter Allen on 01298 77786
Bakewell Christmas Weekend
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2019
venue: Bakewell town centre
Don’t miss the switch on of the Christmas Tree lights, with a traditional quintessential English Christmas market with around 80 stalls, Father Christmas and entertainment around the town.
Christmas Tree Festival
venue: All Saints Church Bakewell
An amazing display of Christmas trees supplied by businesses and community groups around the area, held in Bakewell Parish Church.
Please note that these events may be subject to change, please check before attending.