24 May to 25 May
Travel through time, one vibe at a time.
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Unite with like-minded music lovers and celebrate the iconic and timeless tunes of yesteryear, the music that shaped countless generations and influenced everything we know today. From the frenetic energy of Northern Soul to the vibrant energy of 1970s pop, this festival will be the largest live music event the ELR has ever held.
24 May to 25 May.
www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
14 June to 15 June
Ilkley Food & Drink Festival
East Holmes Fields, Ilkley, Riverside, Ilkley
A great day out for all the family. Great line up of chefs, biggest food & drink line up to date, cooking demonstrations, tribute acts, comedy acts, free kids activities, funfair. Various prices.
14 June to 15 June.
ilkleyfoodfestival.com
27 June to 6 July
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford City Centre, Various venues,
Bradford
Bradford Literature Festival is an annual festival and year-round cultural outreach programme. Encompassing the best of literature, music, theatre, cultural discussions, lectures and family events. Over 500 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms.
27 June to 6 July.
visitbradford.com
29 June
Bradford Brick Festival – Lego
Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre,, Low Moor,
Bradford
A Lego fan event dedicated to all things brick! This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of Lego fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, new Lego sets, retired lego sets, plus a dedicated building area. £5 - £18.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
bradforddragonboatfestival.co.uk
20 July to 21 July
Dragon Boat Festival
Roberts Park, Higher Coach Road,
Saltaire
The event promises to be a fun filled family festival with dragon boat racing on the river and landside attractions for all to enjoy including children’s entertainment, charity stalls, catering stands, landside games, bar, live acts and much, much more. Great family day out.
20 July to 21 July.
bradforddragonboatfestival.co.uk
27 September to 28 September
Festival of History
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane,
Chorley
Festival of History is our annual celebration of all things in our country’s history. A multi period event featuring living history displays and exhibitions. These are from various eras presented by some friendly and knowledgeable re-enactors. There will be stalls, live entertainment, cafe & bar.
27 September to 28 September.
heskinhall.com