Local Events Calendar

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may

Artisan Cheese Fair

First Week of May

Melton Mowbray Market

The UK’s largest cheese fair with around 70 artisan cheese makers from Britain and Ireland and almost 300 cheeses to try and buy. Programme of talks, demonstrations, tastings and entertainment. Other food and drinks, wine, cakes, Beer and hot food are available.

Miles: 3

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Melton Show & Festival

Third Week of May

Melton Mowbray

Established over 30 years ago the Melton Show is the of the longest running and one of the best days out in the East Midlands. The Melton Days Show offers a mixture of great rides and attractions a wide range of trade stands along with a selection of food and drink to keep the whole family happy.

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE13 0PW

1940’s War Time Weekend

Last Week of May

Great Central Railway

The event will feature period entertainment, displays of military vehicles and visiting dignitaries. At Quorn station there’s singing and dancing across 3 stages, a real ale tent, shopping village and land army.

Miles: 15

sat nav: LE11 1RW

june

Rutland Country Show

First Week of June

Rutland Showground

The Rutland County Show is one of the oldest shows in the country and has a very traditional feel with livestock classes, equine showing, heavy horses, show jumping and main ring entertainment as well as a host of other show attractions.

Miles: 11

sat nav: LE15 7TW

Foxton Locks Festival

Second Week of June

Foxton Locks

A great day out for all the family set around the famous Foxton Locks. With crafts, Saxons, hands on activities, live music and much, much more! Arena shows, arts and acoustic area, fun rides, exhibits, real ale tent, food village and over 100 craft stalls.

Miles: 21

sat nav: LE16 7RA

Paint the Town Red

Last Week of June

Melton Mowbray Town

A real taste of rural countryside with rural crafts and countryside demos, dog shows & displays, livestock, steam & vintage vehicles, real ale and afternoon teas.

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE13 0PW

july

Melton Pie Festival

Last Week of July

Melton Mowbray Market

Enjoy everything pie related in Melton Mowbray, including sampling, buying, eating and even learning how to make your own pies. A number of the UK’s award-winning pie makers will be at the event selling their pies including past Supreme Champions of the British Pie Awards.

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE13 0UJ

august

Belton Outdoor Cinema

Second Week of August

Belton House

This August sees the return of the popular summer nights film festival to Belton House. Enjoy a classic film under the stars on Belton’s Oval Lawn with family and friends.

Miles: 22

sat nav: NG32 2LS

Firework Championships

Second Week of August

Belvoir Castle

Love Fireworks? Then the Fireworks Champions will dazzle you this summer! 3 professional teams from all over the UK each will have 10 minutes to present their best fireworks display choreographer to music.

Miles: 15

sat nav: NG32 1PE

Leicestershire County Show

Third Week of August

Market Harborough

The Leicestershire County Show is a two- day annual event, organised by the Leicestershire Agricultural Society. The show celebrates rural life, with livestock and equine classes plus a wide range of family entertainment.

Miles: 21

sat nav: LE16 7WB

september

Vintage & Classic Vehicle Festival

First Week of September

Melton Mowbray

A great day out with a display of vintage and classic cars, vans, motor cycles and scooters in Melton Town centre. There will also be stalls and attractions including competitions and raffle all for the Rotary Club Charity.

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE12 0PW

Victory Show Air Show

First Week of September

Cosby

Held over a 100-acre site, the Show provides Historical Societies and re-enactments through various forces from several era’s and theatres during the period of 1939-45. From Airmen to Infantry, the Victory Show opens a window in time to the fabulous 1940’s.

Miles: 25

sat nav: LE9 1SG

Melton Beer Festival

Third Week of September

Melton Mowbray Market

Melton Mowbray's Annual Beer Festival which will be running at Melton Mowbray Market on all 3 days! With music throughout the weekend and of course lots of beer!

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE13 1JY

october

Melton Food Festival

First Week of October

Melton Mowbray Market

Voted as ‘one of the world’s most interesting food festivals in 2018’ by the New York times and UK food fans will get to chance to discover why when the event returns to Melton Mowbray Leicestershire this October! There will be entertainment and activities for children and families as well as the regular Street Food Zone with hot dishes from around the world and for those who like spirits there will be the best of gin, rum, vodka and whisky produced within 100 miles of the venue.

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE13 1JY

november

Chocolate Festival

Third Week of November

Melton Mowbray Market

ChocFest is one of the UK’s most popular chocolate festivals and at this year’s event, there will be some of the finest chocolate and associated food and drink products to taste and buy from some of the UK’s best local producers. Workshops will be bookable in advance nearer to the date of the festival.

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE13 1JY

Melton Mowbray Christmas Lights

Last Week of November

Melton Mowbray Town

A wide range variety of Victorian Christmas stalls selling unique gifts and local produce perfect for Christmas shopping. Light switch on takes place roughly 6:45pm with special guests

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE13 0PW

Victorian Christmas Fayre

Last Week of November

Melton Mowbray Town

Thousands of people from across the country descend of Melton every year to enjoy a slice of Dickensian Britain. The Victorian Christmas Fayre offers a fine choice of gifts, crafts and local produce, with live music and entertainment throughout the weekend.

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE13 0PW

december

Melton Folk Trail

Second Week of December

Melton Mowbray Town

The Folk Trail Festival returns to Melton once again with a feast of music, dance, street entertainment, session and sing around, attracting musicians nationwide and filling 15 venues in and around the market square. Come to play or simply enjoying the spectacle of what is proving to be a very popular Christmas event.

Miles: 3

sat nav: LE13 0PW

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