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February
Feb – Oct
Warrington Wolves
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Feb – March
Snowdrop Walks
Rode Hall & Gardens, Congleton
Discover over 40 varieties of snowdrops.
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9 February
10 February 11am
Chinese New Year Celebrations – Year of the Dragon
Eastgate Street & Storyhouse
16 – 18 February
The Chester Decorative, Antiques and Fine Art Fair
Chester Racecourse
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13 February
Shrove Tuesday – National Pancake Day
28 February
March
March-October
Motor Racing
Oulton Park, near Tarporley
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1 – 8 March
Chester lnternational Film Festival
Storyhouse
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23rd March
April
28 March – 1 April
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival
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29 March
Good Friday Bank Holiday
30 March – 1 April
Chester Food, Drink & Lifestyle Festival
Chester Racecourse, Chester
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1 April
Easter Monday Bank Holiday
20 -21 April
Sandbach Transport Festival
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20 April
End April-late May
Bluebell Festival
Capesthorne Hall
Explore the six-acre Woodland Walk.
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April & May
Bluebell Festival
Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction –
Bluebell Cottage Gardens,
Capesthorne Hall,
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens,
Adlington Hall,
Quarry Bank Mill,
Arley Hall and Gardens
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May
4 – 6 May
Victorian Extravaganza
Llandudno
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6 May
Early May Bank Holiday
8 -10 May
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
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18 May
19 May
Essar Chester Half Marathon
Chester Racecourse
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25 May
Chester Races Roman Day
Chester Racecourse, Chester
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24 – 27 May
Chester Folk Festival
Kelsall, Nr Chester
Concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, sing-arounds, sessions, displays, craft fair, family events & children’s entertainment.
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23 – 26 May
Geronimo Children’s Festival
the largest in the North West
Arley Hall
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27 May
Spring Bank Holiday
28 May (eve)
June
June – August
Chester Town Crier public proclamations
The High Cross, Chester
12 noon Tues – Sat, June-August (11am on race days)
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8 June
13 June 7pm
Forest Live: Becky Hill
Delamere Forest
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T:0300 068 0400
14 – 15 June
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
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14 June 7pm
Forest Live: Sting
Delamere Forest
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T:0300 068 0400
15 June 7.30pm
Forest Live: CHIC
Delamere Forest
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T: 0300 068 0400
18 – 19 June
Royal Cheshire County Show
Tabley, Knutsford
Large equestrian section, farm livestock classes, dog shows, flowers, a superb food hall, cheese, crafts, shoppers mews and country pursuits.
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21 – 30 June
Chester Heritage Festival
Various venues in and around the city
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22 – 23 June
Midsummer Watch Parade
Chester City Centre
A colourful re-enactment of a traditional medieval celebration marking the summer solstice featuring a colourful cavalcade of characters including the Family of Giants.
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22 – 23 June
Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally
Ashton, Nr. Chester, CH3 8BH
One of the largest displays of commercial vehicles in the country including classic, vintage and modern trucks.
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28 June (eve)
29 June
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
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July
July – August
Open Air Theatre
Gawsworth Hall, near Macclesfield
Outdoor entertainment takes centre stage in the grounds of the stately home featuring the best from the world of comedy and music.
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2 – 7 July
Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Llangollen, North Wales
Featuring dancers, musicians and choirs from across the world in friendly competition plus concerts by well-known artistes.
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2 July: Tom Jones
4 July: Kerry Ellis & John Owen-Jones (West End stars)
6 July: Choir of the World
9 July: Katherine Jenkins
12 – 14 July
The Foodies Festival
Tatton Park
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12 – 13 July
Chester Races
Ibiza Classics (12 eve)
Soul Sunset (13)
Chester Racecourse, Chester
more details
17 – 21 July
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Tatton Park, Knutsford
A truly unique day out for all garden lovers.
more details
31 July
Nantwich Show
Reaseheath Old Hall, Nantwich
more details
27 July
Chester Races Midsummer Meeting
Chester Racecourse, Chester
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July-August
Open Air Theatre
Gawsworth Hall, near Macclesfield
Outdoor entertainment takes centre stage in the grounds of the stately home featuring the best from the world of comedy and music.
more details
August
2 – 4 August
Rewind Festival
Celebrate the music, fashion and culture of the ‘80s.
Capesthorne Hall
more details
4 August
Chester Races Family Fun Day
Racecourse, Chester
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8 – 11 August
Devafest
Three days of the finest entertainment, fairground rides and the most sumptuous food.
Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas
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16 – 18 August
Just So Festival
A family weekend adventure beyond your wildest dreams
Rode Hall
more details
17 – 18 August
Passion for Power Classic Motor Show
Tatton Park
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22 – 25 August
Creamfields
North Daresbury, Warrington
more details
26 August
Summer Bank Holiday
30 August – 1 September
Nantwich Food & Drink Festival
Nantwich Town Centre
more details
31 August
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
more details
September
6 September
7 – 8 September
Malpas Yesteryear Rally
Featuring a host of vintage vehicles and steam engines and lots more including historic fairground.
Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8JN.
more details
13 – 14 September
Chester Races Food & Drink Festival
Chester Racecourse, Chester
more details
21 September
Chester Races -Oktoberfest Season Finale
Chester Racecourse, Chester
more details
22 September
New Balance English Half Marathon
Warrington
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October
6 October
MBNA Chester Marathon
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11 – 31 October
Magical Woodland
Blakemere Village, Northwich
more details
18 – 20 October
The Chester Decorative, Antiques and Fine Art Fair
Chester Racecourse
more details
26 – 31 October
Halloween Ghost Tours
Exploring the haunted heritage of the city
Chester
more details
29 October
November
13 November
21 November 7pm (tbc)
Christmas Lights Switch-On
plus Chester 12 Days of Christmas Parade
Town Hall
more details
28 November 7pm (tbc)
Lantern Parade
Chester Town Hall Square
more details
30 November
December
5 December 7pm (tbc)
Winter Watch Parade
Chester Town Hall Square
Re-enactment of traditional celebrations dating from the Middle Ages, orchestrated by the Lord of Misrule.
more details
13 December
12 December 7pm (tbc)
Winter Watch Parade & Saturnalia Parade
Re-enactment of traditional celebrations dating from the Middle Ages, orchestrated by the Lord of Misrule and Roman Torch-Lit Procession featuring legionaries in full battle-gear
Chester Town Hall Square
more details
25 December
Christmas Day
26 December
Boxing Day
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