Derby Events 2008 - DISCOVER DERBY

Derby and its surrounding area will be holding a wide variety of exciting events during 2008, a small selection of which are listed below. Make a note in your diary of the dates of the events that most appeal and check the event before it takes place to ensure that no changes have been made. For more information on any of the events, contact Derby's award winning Tourist Information Centre.

On a monthly basis a What's On feature is published on this website, which takes a more detailed look at events held in Derbyshire and the Peak District. Click here for more information.

NOTE: Whilst every care has been taken in compiling the information below, this website cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions. As events can be subject to change at short notice, it is always advisable to telephone the contact number in advance to check the position. If you are travelling by car, it is advisable to arrive early for most outdoor events - if in doubt telephone the number supplied a few days before the event for guidance. Some events require booking in advance.

SELECTION OF EVENTS
2008
3/5 January	CAMRA Winter Beer Festival	Assembly Rooms	01332 255800
28 March/on	Fun Fair	City Centre	01332 255802
19/20 April	Derby 2008 Model Railway Exhibition	Assembly Rooms	01332 255800
22 April/5 May	Derby Arts Festival	Guildhall	01332 255800
4 May	Bess of Hardwick Anniversary Service	Derby Cathedral	01332 341201
16/18 May	Derby Garden Show	Locko Park Nr Spondon	smcclune@hotmail.com
7/8 June	Belper Steam and Vintage Event	Home Farm	0780 3902053
8 June	Elvaston Castle National Radio & Computer Rally	Elvaston Castle	01332 559965
8 June	Chaddesden Carnival	Chadesden Park	01332 715608
21/26 June	Well Dressing	City Centre	01332 295858
22 June	Derbyshire County Show	Elvaston Castle	01332 793068
28 June	Duffield Carnival	Eyes Meadow	01332 840098
5/6 July	Elvaston Steam Rally	Elvaston Castle	01332 364285
5/6 July	Hot House Youth Festival	Assembly Rooms	01332 255800
9/13 July	Derby 31st CAMRA Beer Festival	Assembly Rooms	01332 255800
19/20 July	Derby Caribbean Carnival	Osmaston Park	01332 371529
31 August	Darley Park Concert	Darley Park	01332 715608
27 September	The Vaughan Williams Anniversary Concert	Derby Cathedral	01332 341201
1 October	Brailsford District Ploughing & Hedge-cutting Society Annual Match	Champion Farm Quarndon	01332 840195
25/26 October	Derwent Valley Mills Discovery Days	Heritage Sites	01773 841488
1 November	Derby City Council Bonfire & Fireworks Display	Markeaton Park	01332 715608
18 November	Derby Christmas Lights Switch On	Market Place	01332 255802
22 November	Bloodstock	Assembly Rooms	0870 066 3606
6/7 December	Annual Bonnie Prince Charlie Parade & Battle	City Centre	01332 832296

Derby Farmers' Markets - held every third Thursday of the month - click here for more information.

Derby Cathedral Events - click here for more information.

Derby Wildlife Walks - click here for more information on 'GO WILD IN DERBY'.

As events can be subject to change at short notice, it is advisable to telephone in advance to avoid disappointment.

All details on this page were correct at the time of publication, but changes may be made without notification.

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