CHILLI Fest is a two day festival taking place on Saturday & Sunday (September 8 & 9) with specialist chilli companies from all over the country, plus local specialist food suppliers and catering - featuring cuisine from around the world and a variety of quirky gifts, such as hot, hot chilli chocolate. Also a must-see is the much-anticipated chilli eating competition with Darth Naga, as well as entertainment and cookery demonstrations. The show takes place at Holker Hall, Cark-in-Cartmel and runs from 10.30am-5pm.

www.holker.co.uk

Admission: Adults £6.50; children free. Dogs welcome on leads.

THOUSANDS of visitors are expected to descend on the Crooklands showfield for the Westmorland County Show taking place next Thursday (September 13), gates open 8am-5.30pm. The show, crowned Cumbria’s Tourism Event of the Year 2018 in June, at a prestigious event held at Cartmel Racecourse, is hoping to equal record numbers this year as people turn out in droves to enjoy one of the country's oldest agricultural shows. Featuring livestock and equine competitions, Sheep show, WI marquee and Westmorland food hall and theatre, as well as show jumping, carriage driving and heavy horse classes plus the popular parade of hounds, which all take place in the Main Arena is unmissable. Further details and early bird tickets are on sale at www.westmorlandshow.co.uk.

Admission: Adults £15 (Gate £18); Children £2 (£3); Concessions £13.50 (£16); family pre-book only £31 (£45).

WALK Like A Man takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys. Frankie's unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let's Hang On, Big Girls Don't Cry, My Eyes Adored You and many more. The show combines amazing vocals, slick harmonies and a show full of energy and nostalgia which will leave you wanting more! For one night only on Saturday (September 8, 7.30pm), at The Grand, Lancaster.

Box office 01524-64695.

Tickets £21.

DISCOVER vibrant illuminations and take part in spectacular happenings at this year's Lakes Alive festival, taking place from tomorrow (Friday) to Sunday (September 7-9). Audiences and visitors can look forward to three days of intriguing illuminations, intimate performances, incredible sculpture, digital delights, thought-provoking art and marvellous making - focusing on the living landscape, women and the elements. The diverse programme of dance, music, merriment and play will stimulate your senses and give you pause for thought! The events and activities take place at various locations in and around Kendal. For full programme visit www.lakesalive.co.uk.

VISITORS to Keswick Fell for a week during September will have the unique chance to savour freshly roasted coffee in an unusual location as part of a charity event. Local speciality coffee roasters Carvetii has pledged to provide all of the coffee, tea and hot chocolate for the week-long Experience of a Lifetime charity fundraising event, organised by Keswick Rotary Club. Taking place from tomorrow (Friday) to September 15, 14 guests each night will indulge in an intimate gourmet fine dining supper, prepared and served by one of seven top Cumbrian chefs, sleep and be entertained under the stars beneath the summits of two of the area’s most stunning fells, Latrigg and Skiddaw. The enjoy a slap-up breakfast in the morning!

 Pop-up Fellside Café will be open between 11am-4.30pm each day, and will host activities, cookery masterclasses and live entertainment. For further information go to

www.keswickexperienceofalifetime.co.uk.


CHILDREN’S theatre Me & My Bee recognises that our fuzzy little friends need our help and so a political party, disguised as a party party, disguised as a show, will take place on Sunday (September 9, 2pm), at The Brewery, Kendal. Award-winning theatre company ThisEgg, invites you to save the world – one bee at a time. This new comedy for children and adults alike plants the seed for change - so join the Bee Party - before it’s too late.

Box office 01539-725133.

Tickets: Adults £9.50; children (U16s) £7.50.