The What, Where, When: 23 August
WHAT: Purbeck Folk Festival Over 1,000 people are expected to attend the annual family-festival event showcasing the best in folk and world music. Performers will include the acoustic 'people's band' Show of Hands and country violinist Carrie Rodriguez.
WHERE: Wilkswood Farm near Swanage, Dorset. www.purbeckfolk.co.uk
WHEN: 23 – 25 August
WHAT: Rye International Jazz Festival A weekend where leading jazz artists come together including Theo Jackson and Melissa James. Whether you're in the mood for mellow jazz or fast numbers, you will find it here!
WHERE: Various venues in Rye, East Sussex. www.ryejazz.com
WHEN: Until 26 August
WHAT: Irish Redhead Convention The annual family friendly event celebrating the beauty of red hair returns with a red head competition, ginger chef cook-off and carrot tossing championships. Proceeds go to the Irish Cancer Society.
WHERE: Crosshaven, county Cork. www.redheadconvention.ie
WHEN: Until 25 August
WHAT: Turing Festival Edinburgh International Technology Festival. The 3rd annual technology festival celebrates the digital culture and nurtures creativity in the field. Previous attendees have included representatives from Apple, Google and the BBC.
WHERE: Various venues in Edinburgh, Scotland. www.turingfestival.com
WHEN: Unitl 24 August
WHAT: Bolton Food & Drink Festival 2013 The 8th annual festival features live demos, speciality markets and street entertainment including appearances from TV chefs Aldo Zilli and British Bake Off masters Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
WHERE: Various venues, Bolton, Greater Manchester. www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com
WHEN: Until 26 August
WHAT: Torbay Week The best sailors from the south coast come together for this regatta. Also features the national dinghy championships and includes entertainment from live bands, fireworks and a Red Arrows display.
WHERE: Torbay, Devon. www.torbayweek.co.uk
WHEN: Until 28 August
WHAT: Chiltern Craft and Design Show The annual Chiltern show caters to around 21,000 arts and crafts lovers in the area featuring over 250 trade stands, demonstrations and workshops.
WHERE: Stonor Park, Henley on Thames, RG9 6HF. www.ichf.co.uk
WHEN: Until 26 August
WHAT: CarFest South This annual motoring event, founded by TV and radio presenter Chris Evans, attracted a sell-out 20,000 attendees in 2012 including both families and motoring enthusiasts. The event also features music from the likes of Keane and Jools Holland to raise funds for BBC Children in Need.
WHERE: Laverstoke Park Farm, Overton, RG25, Hampshire. www.carfest.org
WHEN: Until 25 August
WHAT: Creamfields UK The UK's most popular dance festival attracts around 100,000 visitors and broadcasts to a worldwide audience of over 250,000. The line up this year includes David Guetta, Tiesto, The Prodigy and Avicii.
WHERE: Daresbury Estate, Halton, WA4 4AR, Halton. www.creamfields.com
WHEN: Until 25 August
WHAT: National Hug Your Boss Day Nationwide event encourages employees to determine how happy they are in their current jobs emphasising team work and positive thinking. So now you have an excuse to show your boss some love!
WHERE: Nationwide. www.nationalhugyourbossday.co.uk
WHEN: 23 August
WHAT: Amazing Thailand Festival Over 30 restaurants participate in the celebration of all things Thai. This includes Thai food, cultural arts, silk and cotton, spices and fruits. Around 30,000 people are expected to enjoy the martial arts display and 50 craft exhibitors.
WHERE: Secretts Farm, Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Godalming, Milford, GU8 5HU, Surrey. www.secretts.co.uk
WHEN: 24 – 26 August
WHAT: Bob Dylan: Face Value Exhibition New intimate exhibition featuring 12 new works from one of America's most iconic musician and artist. Not to be missed!
WHERE: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE. www.npg.org.uk
WHEN: Until 5 January 2014
WHAT: England's Medieval Festival Now in its 21st year, the medieval festival is the largest celebration of the middle ages in the UK welcoming over 25,000 visitors from all over the world. The main event is a jousting competition and 2,000 man battle re-enactment.
WHERE: Herstmonceux Castle, Herstmonceux Hailsham, BN27 1RN, East Sussex. www.englandsmedievalfestival.com
WHEN: 24 – 26 August
WHAT: All About Dogs The largest canine show for pets, working dogs and show dogs which features demonstrations, professional advice, competitions and shopping. Bring out those pooches!
WHERE: Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich, NR5 0TT. www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk
WHEN: 25 – 24 August
WHAT: Notting Hill Carnival Europe's biggest street party returns with the 3 mile costumed parade dominating the streets which includes 10,000 participants and a colossal one million spectators. Music at the infamous carnival ranges from steel pan bands to soca soundsystems providing a unique blend of soul and reggae music. Sunday is children's day.
WHERE: Notting Hill, London. www.thenottinghillcarnival.com
WHEN: 25 – 26 August
WHAT: Cardiff Harbour Festival Annual festival features international competitions of extreme sailing and the 2013 British Fish Craft Championships. Take a stroll to the continental market to wet your appetite and bring the children to the selection of family friendly activities.
WHERE: Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff. www.cardiffharbour.com
WHEN: 24 – 26 August
WHAT: All About Gardening Around 20,000 visitors are expected to attend Norfolk's major horticultural show as it returns for another year. It features over 300 exhibitors, a food court and craft marquee.
WHERE: Exhibition Arena, Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich, NR5 0TT. www.norfolkshowground.co.uk
WHEN: 24 – 26 August
WHAT: Build your own cob oven Due to a successful event in May, this local farming duo are back to teach you how to build your cob oven with natural materials. The oven is an alternative to barbecue's and can cook pizzas, breads and succulent roasts. On the day you get a cob oven cooked lunch, Devon cream tea and plenty of refreshments.
WHERE: South Yeo Farm West, outside Okehampton, Dartmoor. www.smallholdertraining.co.uk/coboven.html
WHEN: 24 August
WHERE: Wilkswood Farm near Swanage, Dorset. www.purbeckfolk.co.uk
WHEN: 23 – 25 August
WHAT: Rye International Jazz Festival A weekend where leading jazz artists come together including Theo Jackson and Melissa James. Whether you're in the mood for mellow jazz or fast numbers, you will find it here!
WHERE: Various venues in Rye, East Sussex. www.ryejazz.com
WHEN: Until 26 August
WHAT: Irish Redhead Convention The annual family friendly event celebrating the beauty of red hair returns with a red head competition, ginger chef cook-off and carrot tossing championships. Proceeds go to the Irish Cancer Society.
WHERE: Crosshaven, county Cork. www.redheadconvention.ie
WHEN: Until 25 August
WHAT: Turing Festival Edinburgh International Technology Festival. The 3rd annual technology festival celebrates the digital culture and nurtures creativity in the field. Previous attendees have included representatives from Apple, Google and the BBC.
WHERE: Various venues in Edinburgh, Scotland. www.turingfestival.com
WHEN: Unitl 24 August
WHAT: Bolton Food & Drink Festival 2013 The 8th annual festival features live demos, speciality markets and street entertainment including appearances from TV chefs Aldo Zilli and British Bake Off masters Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood.
WHERE: Various venues, Bolton, Greater Manchester. www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com
WHEN: Until 26 August
WHAT: Torbay Week The best sailors from the south coast come together for this regatta. Also features the national dinghy championships and includes entertainment from live bands, fireworks and a Red Arrows display.
WHERE: Torbay, Devon. www.torbayweek.co.uk
WHEN: Until 28 August
WHAT: Chiltern Craft and Design Show The annual Chiltern show caters to around 21,000 arts and crafts lovers in the area featuring over 250 trade stands, demonstrations and workshops.
WHERE: Stonor Park, Henley on Thames, RG9 6HF. www.ichf.co.uk
WHEN: Until 26 August
WHAT: CarFest South This annual motoring event, founded by TV and radio presenter Chris Evans, attracted a sell-out 20,000 attendees in 2012 including both families and motoring enthusiasts. The event also features music from the likes of Keane and Jools Holland to raise funds for BBC Children in Need.
WHERE: Laverstoke Park Farm, Overton, RG25, Hampshire. www.carfest.org
WHEN: Until 25 August
WHAT: Creamfields UK The UK's most popular dance festival attracts around 100,000 visitors and broadcasts to a worldwide audience of over 250,000. The line up this year includes David Guetta, Tiesto, The Prodigy and Avicii.
WHERE: Daresbury Estate, Halton, WA4 4AR, Halton. www.creamfields.com
WHEN: Until 25 August
WHAT: National Hug Your Boss Day Nationwide event encourages employees to determine how happy they are in their current jobs emphasising team work and positive thinking. So now you have an excuse to show your boss some love!
WHERE: Nationwide. www.nationalhugyourbossday.co.uk
WHEN: 23 August
WHAT: Amazing Thailand Festival Over 30 restaurants participate in the celebration of all things Thai. This includes Thai food, cultural arts, silk and cotton, spices and fruits. Around 30,000 people are expected to enjoy the martial arts display and 50 craft exhibitors.
WHERE: Secretts Farm, Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Godalming, Milford, GU8 5HU, Surrey. www.secretts.co.uk
WHEN: 24 – 26 August
WHAT: Bob Dylan: Face Value Exhibition New intimate exhibition featuring 12 new works from one of America's most iconic musician and artist. Not to be missed!
WHERE: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE. www.npg.org.uk
WHEN: Until 5 January 2014
WHAT: England's Medieval Festival Now in its 21st year, the medieval festival is the largest celebration of the middle ages in the UK welcoming over 25,000 visitors from all over the world. The main event is a jousting competition and 2,000 man battle re-enactment.
WHERE: Herstmonceux Castle, Herstmonceux Hailsham, BN27 1RN, East Sussex. www.englandsmedievalfestival.com
WHEN: 24 – 26 August
WHAT: All About Dogs The largest canine show for pets, working dogs and show dogs which features demonstrations, professional advice, competitions and shopping. Bring out those pooches!
WHERE: Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich, NR5 0TT. www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk
WHEN: 25 – 24 August
WHAT: Notting Hill Carnival Europe's biggest street party returns with the 3 mile costumed parade dominating the streets which includes 10,000 participants and a colossal one million spectators. Music at the infamous carnival ranges from steel pan bands to soca soundsystems providing a unique blend of soul and reggae music. Sunday is children's day.
WHERE: Notting Hill, London. www.thenottinghillcarnival.com
WHEN: 25 – 26 August
WHAT: Cardiff Harbour Festival Annual festival features international competitions of extreme sailing and the 2013 British Fish Craft Championships. Take a stroll to the continental market to wet your appetite and bring the children to the selection of family friendly activities.
WHERE: Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff. www.cardiffharbour.com
WHEN: 24 – 26 August
WHAT: All About Gardening Around 20,000 visitors are expected to attend Norfolk's major horticultural show as it returns for another year. It features over 300 exhibitors, a food court and craft marquee.
WHERE: Exhibition Arena, Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich, NR5 0TT. www.norfolkshowground.co.uk
WHEN: 24 – 26 August
WHAT: Build your own cob oven Due to a successful event in May, this local farming duo are back to teach you how to build your cob oven with natural materials. The oven is an alternative to barbecue's and can cook pizzas, breads and succulent roasts. On the day you get a cob oven cooked lunch, Devon cream tea and plenty of refreshments.
WHERE: South Yeo Farm West, outside Okehampton, Dartmoor. www.smallholdertraining.co.uk/coboven.html
WHEN: 24 August