What's on around Cumbria and the Lake District this bank holiday weekend

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Solfest is one of many big events this weekend Credit: ITV Border

Here's our pick of the big events on this weekend:

Wannasee FestivalHutton in the ForestFri-Sun Aug 25-27Wannasee Tribute Festival is back for its third year in Cumbria, in 2017, with a line-up that includes homages to Michael Jackson, Queen, David Bowie, Meatloaf, Bruce Springsteen, Oasis, AC/DC, Guns n Roses, Meatloaf, Bon Jovi, Bee Gees, Simple Minds, The Blues Brothers, The Jam.www.wannaseefestival.com

Pride and Prejudice Credit: Submitted

Outdoor theatre: Pride and PrejudiceLanercost PrioryFri Aug 25Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen's most loveable heroine.Brought to life by award winning writer Laura Tuner, this brand-new adaptation celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s death and promises to be the most splendid evening of the summer.More info

Medieval Muncaster Credit: Submitted

Medieval MuncasterMuncaster CastleSat-Mon Aug 26-28 Muncaster returns to the 15th century with the Red Wyvern re-enactment society. Think history is dusty and boring? Think again; Medieval Muncaster brings the past to life with enthusiastic and knowledgeable re-enactors from the time of the Wars of the Roses.. Expect archery and alchemy too.www.muncaster.co.uk

Solfest Credit: ITV

Solfest Tarns, near Aspatria.Fri-Sun Aug 25-27The popular festival has a strong line-up this year with internationally-acclaimed singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner as its headliner.It also has a new home and other acts will include Dub Pistols, Serial Killaz, Stainton Warriors, Jinx in Dub, Barry Hyde, are just a few of the names that will be taking the stage at the event.www.solfest.org.uk

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Carlisle Fringe City centreFri-Mon Aug 25-28This year’s 11-day Carlisle Fringe has brought the weird and the wonderful to the city. The programme concludes this weekend and with the International Market from Market Place Europe which will bring the best in continental food to Carlisle over the weekend. On Friday evening from 5pm there will be an Open Mic Night at Carlisle railway station on platform four.www.carlislefringe.co.uk

Brampton Farmers' Market Credit: Submitted

Brampton Farmers MarketBramptonSat Aug 26This popular continues to grow in size and includes stalls selling free range meat, fish, eggs, cheese, bread, vegetables, cakes, jams, honey and chutneys, mostly produced within 50 miles of Brampton.www.sustainablebrampton.org

Grasmere Sports and Show Credit: Submitted

Grasmere Sports and Show GrasmereSun Aug 27Thousands will be heading to this traditional show which is now in its 167th year. Family activities will sit alongside a programme that features Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, hound trails, fell running for both adults and children and the ever-popular dog show not to mention to the ferret world roadshow, the bird of prey and lurcher display and children’s sprint races.www.grasmeresports.com

Guitar Show Credit: Submitted

Cumbria Guitar ShowRhegedSun Aug 27As well as a host of displays and trade stands featuring top manufacturers and retailers, the event will feature performances from Chickenbone John (Cigar Box Guitars), Ken Nicol (Fylde Guitars) , Anth Purdy (Swing Jazz Guitar), Adrain Ingram & Darren Dutson-Bromley, and Dean Newton (Rock & Blues workshops).www.rheged.com