Victorian Fair
If the pace of modern day life is wearing you down then a visit to Kirkby Lonsdale is the answer. Every year the residents of Kirkby Lonsdale take a step back to Victorian times to see the splendour of an age gone by.
On average, the two-day Victorian Fair attracts in excess of 20,000 people and there is something for everyone. Come and enjoy the old-fashioned and varied entertainments taking place throughout the town over the weekend.
There will be many varied acts including The Brass Band, Jugglers, Harmony Singers, Punch & Judy Shows, Fire Eaters, Stilt Walkers, Comedy Shows with Dancing and music performing at all times.
There are demonstrations by Master Thatcher, Coracle Maker and craft displays in the Methodist and St. Mary’s Churches. The fire station will be open both days to train young & old would-be fire fighters.
Why not come to the fair in Victorian dress and join in the parade and competitions. They are open to all and you can enter on the day. Competitions are staged for the best fancy-dress costumes in various categories including the crowning of the Victorian Princess.
The main streets are transformed as the shopkeepers dress their windows and decorate stalls outside in true Victorian style, and with the town centre being closed off to vehicles, you can browse through the streets at your leisure.
The Victorian Fair is an opportunity to put Kirkby Lonsdale deservedly on the tourists map and bring trade and interest to the town, but more than that, the aim is to make this year’s Fair an event for all the community, by the community. No matter how long or short your stay, we regard you as part of our community and hope you will be able to experience and enjoy the charm and character of Kirkby Lonsdale and hopefully visit again and again. Whether you are a first time visitor, one of our many regular Victorian Fair visitors, here for the day or spending the weekend with us, we hope and feel sure that you will be made to feel welcome.