Duo of free family-friendly summer events return to West Lancashire

West Lancashire is set to welcome back a duo of free family-friendly events this August. 

The Skelmersdale Show – a Summer Festival for all ages returns on Sunday, August 18, with bucket-loads of fun including a funfair, live entertainment, and face painting from 11am to 4pm. 

The Ormskirk Festival then follows over the Bank Holiday weekend on Sunday, August 25 from 11am to 8pm. 

The food and drink-focused festival will include cooking demonstrations, street food traders serving cuisines from around the world, live music and sponsored bars, with local businesses also getting involved. 

Both events will feature legendary Liverpool Radio host Billy Butler, who will be broadcasting live from West Lancashire.  

While the mayor of West Lancashire councillor Julian Finch will officially open the Skelmersdale extravaganza on Southway (between Nye Bevan & the Library) The Deputy Mayoress Anne Fennell will head to Ormskirk town centre to launch that festival. 

Councillor Vickie Cummins, lead member for Communities, said: “We are delighted that the council has again been able to bring these free summer events to two of West Lancashire's biggest towns. 

“They will offer a range of things to see and do for families from tasting new foods to soaking up live entertainment from local bands and performing arts groups. 

“It is important to create opportunities for our communities to come together and enjoy themselves across in the heart of our Borough. 

“These events showcase how West Lancashire is a special place to live, work and spend time with friends and family.”