It's the last Bank Holiday Weekend until Christmas and there are plenty of things to do to help you sign off the summer in style.
26th-28th August
Great Eccleston Tractor Pulling Championships 2022
The North West Tractor Pulling Club will be hosting the European championships and BTPA Championships finals at the Great Eccleston Showground over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Great Eccleston Showground
https://nwtpc.co.uk/shows/
26th-28th August
The Octagon Family Festival
The Octagon Theatre is hosting a weekend of free family activities including: live interactive experiences, arts and crafts and sensory actvities and a family disco.
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
https://octagonbolton.co.uk/whats-on/family/the-octagon-family-festival-1/
26th August
The Dragon Who Lost His Home
Miller Park in the centre of Preston will host the Pendle Productions' original musical, The Dragon Who Lost His Home. They will also be at Worden Park in Leyland on the Monday.
Circular Fountain, Miller Park, Preston
http://www.summertheatretickets.co.uk/
26th-29th August
Scarecrow Festival
The popular Scarecrow Trail returns to Brockholes. Take th route and see how many scarecrows you can see along the way. Buy your trail leaflet from the Welcome Centre.
Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston
https://www.brockholes.org/events?tags=563
27th August
Soapbox Challenge 2022
The popular Soapbox Challenge will return to Accrington town centre where competitors will be challenged to create a four-wheeled non-motorised Soapbox vehicle and race to the finish.
Accrington town centre
https://www.amazingaccrington.co.uk/amazingaccrington-soapbox-challenge-2022/
27th August
Chipping Show
A traditional village, agricultural and horticultural show, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Parlick Fell. As well as animal classes, there will be sheep racing and horse lovers are well catered for with Shetland ponies, heavy and light horses and Chipping Pony Club among the attractions. The show is known for its vintage machinery and, and with stalls and cooking, there is something for everyone.
Chipping Showground
https://www.chippingshow.co.uk/
27th-28th August
Lancaster Grand Theatre Ghost Hunt, Lancaster
Go on a real ghost hunt experience at one of the most haunted theatres in the country and learn about the spooky history of the Georgian theatre in the centre of the city.
Lancaster Grand Theatre
https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/ghost-hunts/lancaster-grand-theatre
27th August
Lytham World Food & Drink Festival
One for the foodies. Free entry all weekend to the festival at the Lowther Pavilion where you can find a number of food vendors and live entertainment.
Lowther Pavilion, Lytham
https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/lytham-world-food-drink-festival-2022/
Until 28th August
The Dukes Theatre's Jungle Book
The last chance to catch The Dukes Theatre's outdoor production of Jungle Book in Lancaster's Williamson Park. The shows begin at 7.15 pm on all three days.
Williamson Park, Lancaster
https://dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/jungle-book
READ MORE: The Dukes Theatre's Jungle Book in Williamson Park, Lancaster - review
29th August
World Gravy Wrestling Championships
Contestants must wrestle in the gravy for two minutes, points are scored for fancy dress, comedy effect, entertainment and wrestling ability. There are also a number of family activities planned for the day.
The Rose 'N' Bowl, Rossendale
https://worldgravywrestling.com
