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Scottish Real Ale Festival

Celebrate the fizzy, yeasty world of brews with the festival's selection of over 150 Scottish real ales, which makes it the largest collection of native brews in the world. CAMRA's Champion Beer of Scotland prize is also judged and announced at the event.

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

Thu 11 Jul

£5 for entry (members £4) / 0131 477 3500

  • 12:00 – 23:00

Fri 12 Jul

£5 for entry (members £4) / 0131 477 3500

  • 12:00 – 23:00

Sat 13 Jul

£5 for entry (members £4) / 0131 477 3500

  • 12:00 – 23:00

Sun 14 Jul

£5 for entry (members £4) / 0131 477 3500

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Balmaha Food & Drink Festival

Enjoy the flavours of Loch Lomond with stalls offering locally produced food and drink, including ales from the Balmaha Brewery. There is a bar and seating area and live music throughout the day.

Oak Tree Inn, Loch Lomond

Sat 29 Jun

Free

  • 12:00

Beer Mutiny

Craft beer festival with a choice of over 30 handpicked artisan beers.

Arch 402, London,

Sat 22 Jun

£15 includes ten beers to taste and free Chipotle burrito voucher (With snacks goody bag £20) / 020 3432 2134

Dundee Flower and Food Festival

A delicious staple in the Dundee calendar, with food and drink tastings, chef demonstrations, live music and competitions including the World Jampionships. Once they've had enough to eat, shows and face-painting are on hand to entertain the kids. Special guests announced nearer the time, but last year there were…

Camperdown Country Park, Dundee

Fri 6 Sep

day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Sat 7 Sep

day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Sun 8 Sep

day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Dunfermline Live

A weekend showcase of Scottish music.

Various venues, Dunfermline

Fri 11 Oct

Free

  • 12:00 – 01:30

Sat 12 Oct

Free

  • 12:00 – 01:30

Sun 13 Oct

Free

  • 12:00 – 01:30
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The Isle of Man Festival

A new one-day festival featuring Primal Scream, Paloma Faith, Johnny Marr and Wretch 32 plus a Ministry of Sound dance tent. Camping is available from Friday to Sunday.

Noble's Park, Douglas

Sat 6 Jul

£55–£150

Noble's Park, Douglas

Sat 6 Jul

Lane & Vale Carnival – Streatham

Streatham Vale comes alive with a colourful carnival for all the family, including parades with the Giant Mechanical Elephant, The Binbots, Bollywood Brass Band, Kinetika Bloco Samba Band, Vintage Cars, and many more, coming together to celebrate Streatham’s diversity. The first parade departs from the Greyhound Pub at…

Various venues: Streatham, London

Sat 13 Jul

Free

  • 10:30 – 13:00

ScotFest

A one-day celebration of homeland food and drink, craft, design and live music. You can nibble your way around the food fair, with samples of regional produce from Galloway Fudge to Arbroath Smokies. The craft fair sells a range of products from handmade cards to woodcarvings, while there's live music throughout the day.

Cochrane Park, Alva

Sat 13 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111

  • 10:30 – 16:30

St Monans Sea Queen Day

The oldest Gala Day in the East Neuk of Fife and harks back to the fishing tradition of Scottish coastal villages. A fun-filled family day, the highlight is the arrival of the Sea Queen Party onboard a restored antique sail-boat, while dockside there are stalls, a mini fairground and live music.

St Monans, Anstruther

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01333 739131

  • 10:30

Yorkshire's Big Weekend

A whole host of family activities and entertainment are available at this summer weekend celebration.

Oliver's Mount, Scarborough

Fri 2 Aug

£5 or weekend ticket for £14 (£4.50; Family Weekend Camping £35; Children free) / 08452 997557

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 3 Aug

£5 or weekend ticket for £14 (£4.50; Family Weekend Camping £35; Children free) / 08452 997557

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 4 Aug

£5 or weekend ticket for £14 (£4.50; Family Weekend Camping £35; Children free) / 08452 997557

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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Kendal Calling 2013: Basement Jaxx, Primal Scream, The Charlatans

Rock, indie and electro festival with headliners Basement Jaxx, Primal Scream and The Charlatans, plus Public Enemy, I Am Kloot, Mystery Jets, Lightning Seeds, Seasick Steve, British Sea Power, Johnny Marr and many more. The festival also features The Academy in association with the University of Cumbria – a series of…

Lowther Deer Park, Penrith

Fri 26 Jul

£115 weekend ticket, w/camping (Children £60 under 16s, w/camping) / 0871 424 4444

  • 12:00

Sat 27 Jul

£115 weekend ticket, w/camping (Children £60 under 16s, w/camping) / 0871 424 4444

  • 10:00

Sun 28 Jul

£115 weekend ticket, w/camping (Children £60 under 16s, w/camping) / 0871 424 4444

  • 10:00

Somerset Cider and Cheese Festival

A plethora of cheese, cider and more local produce awaits at this annual festival. Also featuring live music and camping facilities.

Quantock Lakes, Nether Stowey

Sat 22 Jun

£20 / 01278 489304

  • 11:00 – 01:00

Sun 23 Jun

£20 / 01278 489304

  • 11:00 – 01:00

Tagore Festival

A two-day festival inspired by Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore, including music from Soumik Datta, Flux and Glorious Chorus, a talk by Nitin Sawhney on Ravi Shankar and dance performances from Aakash Odedra and his company.

The Arts at Dartington, Totnes

Fri 28 Jun

Prices vary / 01803 847 070

  • 12:00

Sat 29 Jun

Prices vary / 01803 847 070

  • 12:00

Sun 30 Jun

Prices vary / 01803 847 070

  • 12:00

TestTown 2013

Showcasing the finalists of TestTown – a competition in which teams of young people have designs on innovating the UK's town centres.

High Street, Dunfermline

Fri 28 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Traquair Fair

The annual family fair promises a full range of music, dance, crafts, theatre and non-stop entertainment for all.

Traquair House, Innerleithen

Sat 27 Jul

£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sun 28 Jul

£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323

  • 11:00 – 18:00
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Wireless Festival 2013: Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Emeli Sande

Justin Timberlake headlines Friday's packed line-up which includes Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, John Legend, Miguel and special guest Frank Ocean. Meanwhile, Saturday welcomes headliner Jay-Z plus Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, DJ Fresh (live) and special guest Calvin Harris.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20

Fri 12 Jul

£57.50 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb 22, 9am; £110 2 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb… / 0844 847 2339

  • 12:00

Sat 13 Jul

£57.50 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb 22, 9am; £110 2 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb… / 0844 847 2339

  • 12:00

Sun 14 Jul

£57.50 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb 22, 9am; £110 2 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb… / 0844 847 2339

  • 12:00

Yoruba Arts Festival

African festival of music, arts and culture with activities and entertainment for all the family.

Clissold Park, London N16

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 020 7249 1222

  • 11:00 – 21:00

Ballochmyle Outdoor Festival

Get outdoors and explore the scenery, nature and heritage of East Ayrshire with this series of guided walks and family events.

Glenbuck Loch, Muirkirk

Sat 27 Jul

Prices vary / 01563 554734

  • 09:00

Sun 28 Jul

Prices vary / 01563 554734

  • 09:00

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. For those who'd rather not work up a sweat there's the Event Village at the finish line with a food and drink fair.

Bught Park, Inverness

Sun 29 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 0844 875 1411

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

Now in its tenth year, this favourite of the music festival scene is back with a carnival-themed birthday celebration. As well as the music expect a family-friendly atmosphere, theatre and spoken word events, ceilidhs, arts and crafts workshops and fancy dress. Line-up for 2013 includes Twin Atlantic, James, The Straits…

Belladrum, Inverness

Fri 2 Aug

Weekend pass £90 (deposit of £50 required); Under 12s free free but ticketed

Sat 3 Aug

Weekend pass £90 (deposit of £50 required); Under 12s free free but ticketed

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Billingham International Folklore Festival

One of Europe's oldest festivals, this annual eight day celebration features over 300 dancers, musicians, singers and craftsmen promoting their artistic work. In addition to the main concert programme there are street performances, dance and music workshops and a children's club.

Various Venues, Billingham

Sat 10 Aug

£5–£16 / 01642 553220

  • 10:00 – 22:30

Sun 11 Aug

£5–£16 / 01642 553220

  • 10:00 – 22:30

Mon 12 Aug

£5–£16 / 01642 553220

  • 10:00 – 22:30
…and 5 more dates until 17 Aug

Crieff Berry Festival

Soft berries are in abundance in Crieff with special menu items in local restaurants, a berry-themed market in James Square and a special visit from Struan, Strathearn’s giant walking strawberry, all making for a berry nice day out.

James Square, Crieff

Sat 10 Aug

Free

  • 10:00

Edinburgh - A Tale of Two Towns

Saints & Sinners Walking Tours' stroll around the two distinct personalities of the City of Edinburgh.

Outside Greyfriar's Bobby Bar, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Fri 2 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 3 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

…and 28 more dates until 1 Sep

Glenrothes Summer Festival

Family fun day in the park.

Riverside Park, Glenrothes

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 01592 47490

  • 12:00

Havant Goes Greener

A fair for the whole family to enjoy to celebrate a green Havant, with live music, stalls, food, demonstrations and competitions. All for zero pennies!

Havant Park

Sat 14 Sep

Free / 02392 446554

  • 10:00 – 16:00
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