Bakewell Country Festival 2025

Forget the frenetic pace of city life. This July, swap the sweltering city for the verdant hills of Derbyshire and immerse yourself in the rustic charm of the Bakewell Country Festival. On Sunday, July 13th, 2025, our picturesque local market town transforms into a vibrant hub of rural celebration.

Organised by the Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Society, this annual festival promises a day of wholesome entertainment and artisanal treasures. Forget mass-produced trinkets. The Bakewell Country Festival will offer handcrafted goods from local artisans and the aroma of freshly baked treats. In addition, you find live music and entertainment for all ages.

For the Young and Young at Heart

The double big hat tipi, a haven for budding artists, hosts craft sessions from a mere £2. Free African drumming and interactive music sessions will energise visitors. Lane End Farm Trust will offer gentle animal handling and farmyard encounters. In addition Families can enjoy woodland crafts and a classic carousel ride.

A Taste of Rural Life

Earthed Up! will share sustainable gardening in fun workshops. Woodland Ways will teach ancient skills like fire lighting. The medieval camp will show blacksmithing and combat. Archery will test your aim. Acclimbatize will offer a climbing wall challenge. The WI will craft bracelets and brooches with visitors. If that’s not enough, the dog show will raise funds for air ambulance. Dogs can also run a flyball course.

A Feast for the Senses

The festival’s stage will resonate with the sounds of The Old Time Rags, The Jelly Roll Jazz Band, The Lah Di Dahs, and The Sons of Rodger, providing a lively soundtrack to the day. The Talks Stage offers a programme of informative sessions, while the Culinary Theatre, in association with Pure Peak Magazine, showcases the talents of renowned local chefs, using ingredients sourced from the surrounding countryside.</p>

A tempting array of street food, bars, and traders will satisfy any appetite, with local producers and breweries offering a taste of the region’s finest fare. Visitors can relax on hay bales, soaking in the festival atmosphere.

A Spectacle of Rural Skills

The Centre Ring will host a series of captivating competitions, including the return of the sheep competitions, heavy horse displays, British Scurry & Trials driving competitions, and the ever-popular slow vintage tractor race. The Pony Club will showcase its talent with musical displays.

The Conservation Corner provides a platform for local organisations, including the Peak District Moorland Group, Chesterfield & District Beekeepers’ Association, and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, to share their vital work.</p>

Rural craft demonstrations offer a glimpse into traditional skills, and a vintage tractor and engine exhibition showcases the region’s agricultural heritage. The Bakewell Dog Show, a long-established event, will take place on Sunday, July 13th.

The Bakewell Country Festival is more than just a day out; it’s an immersive experience that celebrates the heart and soul of rural England. It’s a chance to escape the ordinary and embrace the simple pleasures of country life.

Bakewell Country Show takes place on the Bakewell Showground.