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Home > Fair > It’s streetlife 1778 with Cockermouth Georgian Fair

It’s streetlife 1778 with Cockermouth Georgian Fair

By Caroline King - April 2, 2012Posted in : Fair, FEATURED-STORIES, Heritage

Cockermouth Georgian Fair 5th May 2012 When: 5th May 2012

Where: Cockermouth, Cumbria

£: Free

What is it?

Cockermouth’s Georgian heritage is brought to life across the town with the help of musicians, Maypole dancing, street theatre and marching displays.

There will be period craft and farmers markets, as well as Maypole and traditional dancing and music by over 100 performers.  If that wasn’t enough there will be street theatre, circus skills, exhibitions, Redcoat marching displays and even Sedan chair racing!

More info: www.cockermouth.org.uk/georgianfair

Tagged With: Cockermouth Georgian Fair, Cumbria events, Family events, North West

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