You will find a plethora of events, workshops and courses on in Rutland throughout the year, from traditional village fetes to fine food markets, there’ll be something to tempt you.

Sporting events

There are many highly regarded sporting events in the county, including the International CiCLE Classic event in April, which attracts many spectators, as well as elite cyclists. Pacesetter Events run a calendar of runs/walks/swims/triathlons  to set as your next challenge. Rutland Water offers a fantastic venue for triathlons and duathlons, not to mention sailing and fishing competitions, and there are popular horse trials held at Burghley and Rockingham.

Workshops

Many local attractions have a full calendar of activity; Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water Nature Reserve never fail to offer an excellent programme, including vegetable growing, water colour painting, photography, dry stone walling, hedge laying, willow weaving and much more to suit many interests. Make your next break a learning holiday, and come away with a new skill. Take a look at the courses available at Tresillian House and learn the art of cooking by flame with Hoggy’s Grill BBQ school.

Markets

Oakham’s market day is a Wednesday, and there is a Farmers Market on the third Saturday of the month. Uppingham & Stamford’s weekly market days are Friday. These markets create a lovely atmosphere in the towns and provide the chance to pick up local produce.

Rutland’s events calendar highlights

Rutland Walking & Cycling Festival, over a fortnight at the end of May into June
Rutland County Show, always held on the Sunday after the late May Bank Holiday
Global Birdfair, a new event in July held at the Rutland Showground, replacing ‘Birdfair’ which used to be in August at the nature reserve
Burghley Horse Trials, takes place over the first weekend in September, Thursday to Sunday
Uppingham Fatstock Show, always held on the last Wednesday in November

Get an event listed on this website

If you organise an event that you would like to be listed on this website, and it meets our criteria, please fill our our online event submission form here.

10/05/2025 - 11/05/2025

Held over the weekend 10th – 11th May the 2025 Stamford Show occupies several spaces of the Stamford Welland Academy, Green Lane, Stamford and is one of the biggest shows in the region. A full list of layout and trade stands will be available on this page soon, and advance online booking is already available.

18/05/2025

Rutland Showground will host its fourth Classic Wheels’ event on Sunday 18th May 2025. If, like us, you can’t wait to get out and about in your pride and joy – take a ride out to Rutland this spring for an unforgettable day of motoring. More than 1000 classic vehicles were on display in 2024 alongside Autojumble stands, Food & Craft stalls, Live music, Children’s Entertainment and Club displays.

23/05/2025 - 26/05/2025

Married with a great Barbecue and live music throughout the Cider and Sausage festival, the atmosphere changes depending upon the time of day from relaxed and chilled during the day to vibrant and fun each evening as the party goers join in. There is always something for everyone.

25/05/2025

Spend a day with our Conservation Ranger Luke learning the basics of Landscape Photography. Learn about camera settings in our classroom then put your skills into practice at Normanton church!

25/05/2025 - 26/05/2025

Living Heritage Game and Country Fair Enjoy a packed programme full of country sports and family friendly entertainment Enjoy first class entertainment from some of the countryside’s top names and organisations and try out lots of country sports such as Clayshooting, Airguns, Archery, and Fishing.

01/06/2025

Now in its 191st year, the show is bigger than ever with the jam-packed schedule packed full of family entertainment alongside livestock and equine showing classes and the county’s finest food and drink.

22/06/2025

Standard Distance Triathlon: Swim 1500m, Ride 40km, Run 10km 

27/06/2025 - 29/06/2025

12th Rutland CAMRA Beer Festival. Small friendly festival with over 35 cask and keg ales, 10 ciders and perries.

29/06/2025

The Baston Car & Bike Show – Grimsthorpe Castle The Baston Car & Bike Show features a whole host of special vehicles – vintage, classics, road, race, sports, customised, commercial and more! Not to mention the wide array of traders, live music, entertainment for the kids, food & drink, all set to the gorgeous backdrop of Grimsthorpe

04/07/2025 - 06/07/2025

Moana JR. Stamford Pantomime Players is the longest serving society in Stamford. They have been very successful over the last couple of years, being nominated for NODA awards for best pantomime and summer show and winning the best pantomime in 2023 with their production of ‘Aladdin’.

12/07/2025

The 20th Annual Battle Proms Picnic Concert: A summer celebration with music, fireworks, spitfire, cannons and cavalry! The Battle Proms at Burghley is held on an impressive elevated parkland position overlooking the grand Elizabethan architecture of the House – the perfect setting for an afternoon of sublime music and dramatic displays.

12/07/2025 - 13/07/2025

Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show 2025: Bigger, Brighter, Blooming Better Nestled in the breathtaking grounds of Belvoir Castle, the 2025 Flower and Garden Show is shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting event yet!

26/07/2025

Join us in 2025 as we mark the 10th year of Classic Ibiza with a spectacular tour. An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by the 32-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, headline DJs and live vocalists. Expect a feel-good atmosphere, with people of all ages, enjoying iconic music in a stunning location.