Bakewell Country Festival
Sunday 11 July 2027 (to be confirmed)
Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire(DE45 1AH)
Bakewell Country Festival is the summer day out of Bakewell Agricultural and Horticultural Society, a charity whose roots go back to a livestock show in July 1819. It took over from Bakewell Show and now fills Bakewell Showground, in Derbyshire's Peak District, for one Sunday aimed at young families. Farming stays at its heart, with heavy horse and sheep competitions that each have a young handlers class, and craftspeople show farriery, besom broom making and dry stone walling. Local chefs cook in the Culinary Theatre, classic cars have their own display and dogs can enter the companion class, which raises money for the air ambulance. Add conservation groups, local food and breweries, and the day raises funds for a society with a training grant scheme for the local rural economy.
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What to expect
Date & times
Sunday 11 July 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire (DE45 1AH for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible viewing areas.
Vendors & traders
Vendor list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when show goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when show goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when show goes live
Dog friendliness
2/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Things for dogs to do:
- Fun dog show
Notes
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the showground. Keep them on a short lead, bring poo bags and clear up after them. The society's dog show has a companion class that you can enter on the day.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The showground has tarmac roads and hardstanding, but much of the event is on grass that can be uneven and muddy. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs can be hired (limited numbers, reserved by email or phone). Disabled toilets, a baby changing area and a space for breastfeeding are available. Carers can get a free ticket when an adult ticket is bought online, with supporting documents.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bakewell Country Festival 2027?
It is expected on Sunday 11 July 2027, to be confirmed by the society.
Where is it held?
On Bakewell Showground in Bakewell, Derbyshire. The society's address, on the showground, is Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, DE45 1AH.
How much are tickets?
2027 prices have not been published. In 2026 adult tickets were £14 in advance and £20 on the day, and children aged 15 and under were free. Tickets are sold through the society's website.
What time does it open?
2027 times have not been published. In 2026 the gates opened at 9.30am, the festival finished at 5pm and the gates were locked at 6.30pm.
Where can I park?
There is parking on site, about 1,000 spaces, which in 2026 cost £5 for the whole day and could be pre-booked online; unbooked spaces were sold on the day by cash or card, first come, first served. Cars must leave before the car parks are locked. Disabled parking is close to the main entrance, with Blue Badge holders directed by stewards. Pay-and-display parking is also available around Bakewell.
Can I bring my dog?
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, on a short lead; bring poo bags and clear up after them. The dog show has a companion class that can be entered on the day.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs?
The showground has tarmac roads and areas of hardstanding, but much of the event is on uneven grass that can be muddy. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be hired in limited numbers, reserved by email or phone. Disabled toilets are available, and there is a baby changing area and a space for breastfeeding.
What food and drink is there?
Local food and drink traders attend, and there are bars for on-site drinking. There are no cash points on the showground; the nearest are next to the Co-op in Bakewell town centre, about a five-minute walk over the pedestrian bridge near the Agricultural Business Centre.
What is on?
The programme is subject to change. The festival has a Culinary Theatre, a Heavy Horse Competition, a Sheep Competition, a Classic Car Display, the Bakewell Dog Show and trade stands, with free information maps handed out at the entrance (no printed programme).
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