We’ve been a proud sponsor of The Winter Droving for many years now and will be very happy to see it return in 2024. It’s currently facing challenges though, due to lack of funding and rising costs, and so it has launched a Big Give Campaign to ensure it takes place in Penrith on the 26th of October.
The Winter Droving is an annual magical celebration of rural life, food, fun, masquerade, and fire and sees Penrith’s streets bustling with stalls, creative activities, street performances and musical stages, all culiminating in the highlight of the day – an enchanting fire and lantern procession throughout the town, with thousands of people lining the streets to watch the spectacle.
Created by Eden Arts, The Winter Droving has become one of Cumbria’s iconic cultural events, with over 20,000 people attending annually. The event has grown exponentially with audiences making the journey from all corners of the UK.
They only have two weeks to raise the money they need, as the Big Give Campaign closes on the 30th of July, so if you can, please do click the link below now and donate what you can to help them #SAVETHEDROVING.