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Today · Saturday 29 August

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Today · Saturday 29 August

BBQ, live music & karaoke

Confirmed highlights include the Farmers Club Summer BBQ from 1pm, Jamie Wooding at the Market from 7pm followed by its resident DJ, Railway Night Owl disco and karaoke from 9pm, Saturday karaoke at The Horseshoe, and Disco Dave with music and karaoke at The Yew Tree. Ring O’Bells’ Summer Fete also runs throughout the Bank Holiday weekend; no daily start times have been published.

Bank Holiday weekend · 28–31 August

Live music, DJs & family events

Confirmed highlights include Whiskey Sunset, Dave & Josh, Jamie Wooding, UKEBOX, Liquid’s Sunday karaoke and DJ, the Farmers Club BBQ and The Cricketers Summer Garden Party.

Sunday 30 August · opens 11am

Ormskirk MotorFest

Classic and motorsport vehicles across the town centre and Coronation Park. Public viewing opens at 11am; free admission.

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