Blackpool is literally p[acked full of events and entertainment and the Norfolk House is ideally situated to reach them all.
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Events happening in Blackpool in 2010 starting with January.
Events in Blackpool are spread thoughout the year. View Blackpool Events month by month.
From the renowned annual events such as Blackpool Pigeon Weekend, the Rebellion Festival,Blackpool Dance Festival and the Winter Gardens Stan James World Matchplay Darts Championship; lets not forget the Blackpool Illumination Switch on.
To the less famous events which are gaining more notoriety as each year passes such as the George Formby Convention, Ride the Lights, Blackpool 10k Fun Run and Blackpool Gay Pride Parade
Blackpool Events in January 2011
Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Pigeon Weekend 2011:
Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd Jan
January brings the highly attended BHW Show of the Year 2010, Known as the Pigeon Weekend Festival held at the Winter Gardens.A must for all breeders of show and racing birds. Sales and Auctions through out Blackpool.
More Blackpool Events for January 2011 will appear here shortly
Blackpool Events in February 2011
Blackpool.
Showzam 2011:
Fri 18th - Sun 27th Feb
Showzam! is Blackpool's festival of Circus, Magic and New Variety taking place during February Half Term.
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Blackpool Events in March 2011
More Blackpool Events for March 2011 will appear here shortly
Blackpool Events in April 2011
Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Blackpool Junior Dance Festival 2011 :
Mon 5th - Sun 11th Apr
Blackpool Dance Festival for Juniors International Competition held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Blackpool currently holds 5 Dance Championships
Winter Gardens Blackpool.
CIU Annual Meeting:
Sat 10th Apr
The meeting will be held at the Opera House, Winter Gardens Complex, 10th April 2010. This is a one day event
More Blackpool Events for April 2011 will appear here shortly
Blackpool Events in May 2011
Promenade Blackpool.
Blackpool 10k Fun Run:
Sun 9th May
THOUSANDS of runners transform Blackpool's Golden Mile into a sea of colour for the 25th annual Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10km Fun Run.
A really well organised Blackpool event the Blackpool 10K Fun Run is a perfectly flat straight run ideal for first time runners.
Promenade Blackpool.
Blackpool Gay Pride Parade:
Sat 15th - Sun 16th May
The stage is set at what is going to be the biggest and best Blackpool Pride to date. The fifth annual Blackpool Pride event takes place over the weekend of 15th and 16th May.
Promenade Blackpool.
Blackpool Replica Spitfire Display:
Fri 21st - Sun 23rd May
The Blackpool Spitfire Display is manned by experts who give visitors a wonderful insight into the history of the Spitfire and its fascinating links with Blackpool and the Fylde coast.
Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Blackpool Dance Festival:
Mon 27th May - Fri 4th June
The Blackpool Dance Festival 2011 is a nine day event. This is the second event for the Blackpool Dance Festivals
The largest of the 5 Blackpool Dance championships, consisting of Ballroom, Latin and American Dance
More Blackpool Events for May 2010 will appear here shortly
Blackpool Events in June 2010
Imperial Hotel Blackpool.
George Formby Convention:
Sat 5th - Sun 6th June
The George Formby Society hold quarterly conventions at the Imperial Hotel.
There is always a new or different presentation at each meeting.
Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood.
Fleetwood Cycle Festival:
Sun 13th June
Come along and discover the benefits of cycling and enjoy the free family fun on offer.
The highlight of the day will be the eight-mile guided family bike rides along Wyre's Waterfront from Fleetwood to Cleveleys.
Promenade Blackpool.
Blackpool Armed Forces and Veterans Week:
Sat 19th - Sun 27th June
Blackpool should host a whole week of events to celebrate the British Armed Forces rather than just a day like other parts of the country.
Lytham St Annes.
Blackpool Championship Dog Show:
Sat 26th - Sun 27th June
Blackpool & District Canine Society will once again be hosting the biggest Championship Dog Show in the north with an entry of over 10,000 dogs of some 125 different breeds.
Promenade Blackpool.
Totally Transport:
Sun 27th June
Totally Transport promises to be one of the North West´s biggest classic transport festivals. Where else will you see a gathering of classic buses, cars, coaches, commercial vehicles, motorbikes and trams at a single venue?
More Blackpool Events for June 2010 will appear here shortly
Blackpool Events in July 2010
Manchester to Blackpool.
Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride:
Sun 4th July
Starting from Manchester United Football Ground at Old Trafford, this invigorating ride will take you along country lanes to the finish on the South Promenade at Blackpool, where you can enjoy a barbecue, live music and well-earned massage!
Cleveleys Promenade.
Cleveleys Sea Festival:
Sun 4th July
A fun day out for all the family, Cleveleys Sea Festival will be packed full with attractions and entertainment throughout the whole day. Come and make the most of the fabulous new plaza, promenade and Jubilee Gardens.
Winter Gardens.
Stan James World Matchplay 2010:
Sat 17th - Sun 25th July
The entertaining 2010 World Matchplay Darts is a superb show where ever it is on and we are delighted to see this great event come to Blackpool.
Lytham St Annes.
Rolls Royce Rally:
Sun 18th July
An annual gathering of around 60 Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars ranging from 1920s to current models.
More Blackpool Events for July 2010 will appear here shortly
Blackpool Events in August 2010
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August Event Times |
5th August | Queens Promenade | Miss Blackpool 2010 | All the beauty's meet again for this annual competition Round 7 |
5th August | Winter Gardens | Rebellion Festival |
6th August | Winter Gardens | Rebellion Festival |
7th August | Winter Gardens | Rebellion Festival |
8th August | Winter Gardens | Rebellion Festival | Last day of the event |
8th August | Blackpool | Blackpool Air Display | The “Reds” will be making a welcome return to the resort joined by a host of top RAF and civilian aviators who are guaranteed to thrill and amaze high above South Beach between South and Central Piers. |
20th August | Queens Promenade | Miss Blackpool 2010 | All the beauty's meet again for the Miss Blackpool Grand Final 2010 |
27th August | Winter Gardens | UDO World Street Dance Championships | This event is set to be an action packed, fun filled weekend of Street Dance competition and entertainment. |
28th August | Winter Gardens | UDO World Street Dance Championships | This event is set to be an action packed, fun filled weekend of Street Dance competition and entertainment. |
29th August | Winter Gardens | UDO World Street Dance Championships | This event is set to be an action packed, fun filled weekend of Street Dance competition and entertainment. |
29th August | Stanley Park | Blackpool Vehicle Preservation Group | Static show on hard standing within the beautiful park grounds & on –site catering And outside stalls |
29th August | Marine Hall Fleetwood | Marathon Fleetwood to Blackpool | 26.2 mile road race (Marathon) |
31st August | Promenades | Ride the Lights | Illuminate your bike more the better |
Blackpool Events in September 2010
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September Event Times |
3rd Fri | Coral Island | Blackpool Illuminations Switch On |
3rd - 5th | TVR Car Club Weekend |
4th Sat | Honda Goldwing Parade |
4th Sat | Imperial Hotel | George Formby Society Convention |
5th Sun | North Promenade | UK Bus Driver of the Year |
5th Sun | North Pier | Blackpool - Morecombe 30 Mile Bike Ride |
10th - 12th | Promenade | World Fireworks Championship |
11th Sat | Promenade | Tour of Britain Cycle Race Stage 1 Finish |
19th Sun | Middle Walk | Ford Motor Day |
26th Sun | Middle Walk | Manchester Ford Capri Club |
Blackpool Events in October 2010
Blackpool Freeslyle Championships 2010, brings in the dance styles of Rock n Roll, Streetdance and Hip Hop entrants attend on the day without prior notice and open to all who wish to participate. This is the 3rd Blackpool Dance Championships held in the Empress Ballroom Winter Gardens Blackpool.
The 4th Blackpool Event of the Blackpool Dance Festival 2010 is the Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival 2010. This event comes within a week of the Freestyle Championships held in early October. This event is in 2 parts Sat 16th is the Juniors Dance Festival and the Sun 17th, Mon 18th and Tue 19th is the adults
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October Event Times |
9th October | Empress Ballroom | Blackpool Freestyle Championships | The event will cover teams,pairs and solo's. Entrants on day of venue |
10th October | Empress Ballroom | Blackpool Freestyle Championships | The event will cover teams,pairs and solo's. Entrants on day of venue |
16th October | Empress Ballroom | Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival | Juniors chance to show thier performances |
17th October | Empress Ballroom | Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival | Adults dance today Classic,Modern and Latin Sequence, Sequence Dance Championships tonight |
18th October | Empress Ballroom | Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival | Inventive Dance Competition Today. Sequence Dance Championships tonight. |
19th October | Empress Ballroom | Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival | Winning dances taught in the morning. Sequence Dance Championships tonight |
Blackpool Events in November 2010