Whats On?

The Christmas lights switch on, local food & craft producers market, entertainment, and children’s rides. Join in the Clogs Ont' Cobbles events taking place across Rawtenstall, there is plenty to entertain the whole family.

12.00 - 5.00pm

• Street stalls, gifts and local produce
• Best Dressed Window Competition
• Food Stalls - including Hog Roast, Crepes, Gourmet Burgers and much more
• Local Shops and markets open
• Brass Bands and Carol Singing
• Clog Dancers and Clog Maker
• Children's fairground rides - Huck a Duck, Candy Floss, Santa balloons stall
• Santa's Grotto
• Nativity Treasure Trail
• Bacup Theatre Pantomime characters
• Magician and Clowns
• Christmas Lights Switch on at 4.00 - 4.15pm

There will be stalls in the marquees on the Town Square and the market hall will have special events on too plus most shops will be open in town. So why not support your local traders this Christmas and buy a treat or two!

Santa's Grotto, run by Rossendale Hospice, will take pride of place in Woodcocks Solicitors on Bank Street. All proceeds go to the Hospice and it is open throughout the day.

The Coconutters will be doing their thing around the town, and there will be more Clog Dancing at 1pm Rawtenstall Market and 2pm in the Town Square

Churches Together Choir will be singing carols at the 2pm Rawtenstall Market & 3pm in the Town Square

The renowned Matt Pacey will be roaming the Christmas Fair performing amazing diablo tricks.

Traditional children's fairground rides are in the car park opposite the market plus some stalls and refreshments.

The Town Crier will keep you informed of all events through on Bank Street, and there's music and information throughout the day from compere Pete Sweetmore.

Don't forget to take part in the Best Festive Dressed Window and Fairy Tale mask competitions and have the chance of winning prizes; all the winners will be announced just before the light switch on.