Guide2 summer festivals and events in and around Derby 2010

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Derby is packed with a wide variety of festivals and events where World Class International artists rub shoulders with multi-talented community groups, family fun and more this summer.

 

Whether it's the street art excitement of Festé, fireworks spectaculars or the roar of bikes and cars at Donington race track, you will be amazed at the choice on offer this summer.

 

Here at Guide2derby, we have come up with a comprehensive guide of summer activities to make it all easy for you. We hope this will make your search for summer activities even easier.

 

 Alt Fiction (12 June 2010 )

Derby’s festival for alternative fiction is a one-day event focusing on the genres of science-fiction, fantasy and horror, featuring some of the top authors in the field.

 

There will also be a number of publishers in attendance, including Angry Robot Books, Gollancz, Solaris, Abaddon and BBC Books, while genre agents John Berlyne and John Jarrold will also be sharing their considerable experience.

 

Check out more details

 

 

 

Download Festival (11-13 June 2010)

 

The Download Festival at Donington on  Park features more heavy metal bands than you can shake a studded wristband at.

Headliners are AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine and Aerosmith, Deftones, Megadeath, Motorhead

 

Weekend ticket with camping cost between £170-£180

Weekend ticket only £145 while day tickets is £75

 

Check out more details here

 

 

 

Derbyshire County Show, Elvaston (27 June 2010)

Derby county Show is on the 27^th of June 2010 at the Showground in Elvaston as usual. Each year a tremendous amount of thought and effort is put into the attractions for Derby county show to be full of all the fun of a traditional family County Show one could ever imagine! This year is no exception.

 

So whether it's the children, Mums and Dads, Grannies and Grandads – they will have a day out to remember.

Check out here

 

 

Full Royal Crown Derby Tour (Mon-Fri & 1st Sat each month 10am, 11am, 1.15pm & 2.15pm (the 2.15pm tour is not available on a Friday)

 

The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company, located on a 4.5-acre site in the city, has an international reputation for producing quality decorated bone china and gifts.

 

For more information follow this link

 

 

CAMRA Summer Beer Festival (7 - 11 July 2010)

 

Derby is the Real Ale capital of England, and local producers come out in force for the annual CAMRA Summer Beer Festival.  The Assembly Rooms are mobbed by beer-lovers eager to sample the scores of real ales on offer.

 

The festival tickets cost between £3-£7, dependent on the event; CAMRA and EBCU card carriers free; seniors free on Wednesday evening and lunchtime sessions, Check out more details on CAMRA

 

Chesterfield Medieval Market (27 July 2010)

 

Chesterfield's popular local market takes a step back in time every July, as it takes on a medieval theme and offers shopping and entertainment for all the family. Expect medieval re-enactments, a court jester and a funfair for the children. For more details

 

For more information check out here

 

 

 

Derby Caribbean Carnival (17 - 18 July 2010)

 

Derby Carnival bring a taste of the Caribbean to the City. Live music playing soca reggae,   steelpan, with mas costume adding the colour

 

For more details check out here

 

 

 

BLOODSTOCK (13-15 August 2010)

 

Three days of diverse international heavy metal bands across three stages at Catton Hall, Walton-On-Trent, DE12 8LN with Cannibal Corpse, Gwar, Edguy, Children of Bodom, Behemoth and more.

For more details visit Bloodstock

 

 

 

ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL (13-15 August 2010)

 

A cultural treat in the heart of the beautiful Peak District at Bakewell Showground with Paul Young, Ryan Lauder, Goldheart Assembly, John Reilly and more

For more details visit Acoustic Music Festival

 

OFF THE TRACKS (3-5 September 2010)

 

Two stages of great live music at Donington Park Farmhouse, Melbourne Road, Isley Walton, Castle Donington, DE74 2RN

For more details visit  Off the Tracks

 

Darley Park Open Air Classical Concert (5 September 2010)

 

Derby's Darley Park attracts people in their thousands for this concert, armed with blankets, picnic hampers and candles.

For more details check out here

Derby Feste  (24 - 26 September 2010)

 

Derby Festé is a free three-day festival in and around Derby's city centre bringing together world-class live performance, music, film and more, creating amazing experiences which will take your breath away!

 

Starting on Friday 24th September this year's festival will bring a variety of international and local artists together for three days of breathtaking live performances to stimulate your senses!

 

Check out more details here

 

 

The Big Fun Run (21 Aug 2010)

 

Derby gets active as The Big Fun Run comes to Darley Park. The 5km organised annual run invites people of all ages to take part, in the name of fun and of whatever charity you want to support.

 

The Big Fun Run takes place in four other cities across the UK on different dates: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Milton Keynes. All participants - no matter how fast or slow - receive a Big Fun Run medal and goodie bag.

 

For more details check out the fun run listing

 

Derby City Council Bonfire and Fireworks (7 November 2010)

Every year, Derby's Markeaton Park hosts an impressive pyrotechnic display to commemorate the 1605 attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

 

The free event is accompanied by a funfair.

 

For more details check out here