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Winter Droving
Saturday 25 October
“Turn your clocks back 400 years”
Winter Droving is a staple of the autumnal calendar in the north of England, each year Penrith town hosts a celebration of “all things Cumbrian, animals, fire, good food and community spirit”.
On Saturday 25 October The Winter Droving brings together music, street performers, local food, artisan stalls and theatrical parades, inviting locals and visitors to dress in masks and join.
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Winter Droving celebrations
Saturday 25 October – Celebration and parade Penrith.
Join the masked parade to mark the clocks going back and the town’s tradition of droving animals to the final market of the year. This magical celebration of rural life, food, fun, masquerade and fire is back. A full programme of music, street performers and art will take place as craft, food and market stalls line the streets.
Visitors are encouraged to dress up and ‘join the herd’ with a mask, whilst dressing up as a farmer.
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