A round-up of events taking place in and around Derbyshire in August
3rd-4th August: Bakewell Show
The Royal Signals White Helmet motorcycle stunt team will roar into the centre ring for the 186th show. Classes for horses, livestock, rabbits, dogs and poultry will be joined by trade stands and a food and farming marquee, plus attractions such as Titan the robot, show jumping, heavy horse displays and mounted games. An Equestrian Day takes place on 2nd. The Showground, Bakewell, www.bakewellshow.org
5th-7th August: Nottingham Riverside Festival
A fun family festival, including the famous Dragon Boat Race on 7th. Victoria Embankment, Nottingham
6th August: World Hen Racing Championships
Hens are encouraged along a 20-metre track by their ‘coaches’. Bring a hen or hire one for the day. Barley Mow Inn, Bonsall, www.barleymowbonsall.co.uk
7th August: 27th The Dalesmen Male Voice Choir 7th Afternoon concert at Coxbench Hall Garden Party, Alfreton Rd, Derby; 27th with Beaufort Male Voice Choir, South Wales, St Peter’s Church, Belper, 7pm. www.dalesmen.org
8th-14th August: 1940s Week
War-time vehicles, costumes, music and food, plus a Spitfire on display. Crich Tramway Village, near Matlock. Tel: 01773 854321
10th August: Ashover Show
A traditional agricultural and horticultural show, now in its 85th year, with entertainment and exhibits for all the family, trade and craft stands, and food stalls. The Rectory Fields, Ashover, www.ashovershow.co.uk
13th August: Chris Difford and Melvin Duffy
Conversation, songs and a Q&A. Assembly Room Theatre, Bakewell Town Hall, 8pm. Tel: 01629 810152
11th-14th August: Bloodstock Festival
The UK’s largest independent metal festival. Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, www.bloodstock.uk.com
12th-13th August: Outdoor Cinema
Watch films in the picturesque park. 12th Ghost (12A); 13th Star Wars: The Force Awakens (12A). Markeaton Park Craft Village, near Derby, 9pm. Box Office: 01332 255800
13th August: Manifold Show
A celebration of some of the best produce and livestock with classes for heavy horses, rare breeds, sheep, cattle and pets, handicrafts, arts and produce. The Arbour, Casterne Hall, Ilam, www.manifoldshow.org.uk
13th August: Shell Fayre
Displays of shells, shell art, fossils and several dealers selling shells from around the world. Organised by The British Shell Collectors Club. Cavendish Hall, Edensor, Chatsworth, 9am-4pm, www.britishshellclub.org
13th-14th August: Nottingham Food & Drink Festival
Food theatre and food halls, real ales, live music, crafts and activities. Wollaton Park, Nottingham
13th-14th August: Bakewell Baking Festival
Celebrity bakers, baking-themed stalls and events, and live entertainment. The Showground, Bakewell, bakewellbakingfestival.co.uk
17th August: The Railway Children An outdoor production by Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Bolsover Castle, 7.30pm. Tickets: 0370 333 1183
20th August: Ashbourne Show
A parade of 125 horses will mark the 125th year of this popular traditional show which offers classes for shires, light horses, cattle, sheep and goats together with trade stands, a crafts tent and food hall. Main ring attractions include falconry displays and the JCB Dancing Diggers. Osmaston, Ashbourne, www.ashbourneshow.co.uk
20th-21st August: Model Tram and Railway Exhibition
National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, near Matlock
26th, 31st August: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Open-air theatre with Chapterhouse Theatre Company. 26th Kedleston Hall, nr Derby; 31st Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton. Kedleston Hall: 0844 249 1895. Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre: 01298 72190
27th August: Toyah Willcox An intimate acoustic set. Derby Cathedral, 7.45pm. Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/derbycathedral
27th August: Music at Haddon
SDMC Swing Band. Haddon Hall, Bakewell. Price inc admission. www.haddonhall.co.uk
28th August: Plague Sunday
Commemorating the sacrifice of the Eyam villagers during the 1664 plaque outbreak, including an outdoor service at Cucklett Delph. Eyam, Hope Valley
29th August: Hope Show
Displays, classes and competitions including sheepdog trials, show jumping, heavy and light horses, poultry, cattle and sheep, gundogs, vintage vehicles, horticulture and crafts. The Showground, Marsh Farm, Castleton, www.hopeshow.co.uk
29th-31st August: Indie Tracks Festival
A unique combination of railway attractions and indie pop music. Midland Railway Centre, Butterley, Ripley, www.indietracks.co.uk