Sabden's Summer Folklore Festival
Sabden Summer Folklore Festival returns this August with a magical weekend of family fun, community spirit, and folklore-inspired entertainment.
The festival is free to attend and is brought to life by a small organising team who plan and coordinate the event, alongside villagers who generously share their talents and skills to perform, create, and help make the weekend happen.
Running throughout, the Scarecrow Trail will once again transform the village with imaginative displays across Sabden. Prizes will be awarded for Best Scarecrow and Best Dressed Window, judged by our panel. This year’s theme is Disney.
The festival begins on Thursday 20 August with a Folklore Quiz Night at The Pendle Witch, followed on Friday by a whimsical Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at The White Hart.
On Saturday, a colourful fancy dress parade, led by a brass band, makes its way to St Mary’s Hall and Grounds, where visitors can enjoy live music, entertainment, workshops, stalls, food vendors, BBQ, bar, and family attractions. Returning favourites include Punch and Judy and “Sabden Beach”.
Sunday concludes the celebrations with a Sports-Themed Family Fun Day, featuring the ever-popular “It’s a Knockout” on The Holme, plus a BBQ, bar, and doubles competition at Sabden Bowling Club. There is also a guided walk you can take part in on Sunday morning around Pendle Hill.
The programme is still being finalised, with more attractions and surprises still to be announced, so keep an eye out for updates at Sabden's Summer Folklore Festival 2026 | Facebook.
If anyone would like to help get involved please contact us at sabdencollective@gmail.com.
Events and activities are not organised by Ribble Valley Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Ribble Valley Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.