Three Dads Walking will lead the famed Keswick Three Peaks Challenge as a fundraiser for the suicide prevention organisation Papyrus.
3 Dads Walking will also be among the many speakers at the event. Chrissie Wellington, Timmy Mallett, Sean Conway, Alastair Humphries, Mel Nicholls, Cameron McNeish, Alan Hinkes, Louise Minchin, James Forrest, Jamie Aarons, Nicky Spinks, and Black Trail Runners are among the other speakers. More names will be added in the coming months.
The festival’s approach to live music will change in 2024. On the first two days, there will be a full schedule of artists from around the UK performing on two new stages – the Big Top and the Band Stand – from early afternoon until late at night.
On Sunday, live music will be on the bandstand for the first time. The whole lineup will feature various musical styles, blending known local artists with newcomers.
The Festival Village in Crow Park will be the focal point. The village will offer a variety of exhibitors and sample activities, as well as food and drink, in addition to sporting events and outdoor activities, speakers, and live music.
Keswick Mountain Festival, founded in 2007, draws thousands of tourists to Cumbria. The event took a hiatus this year and organisers claimed they used the opportunity to examine and refresh how the event will be delivered.
“It was a big call to take a break from the full multi-sport festival this year, but it gave us the ideal opportunity to take a deep look at what we want this event to be in the long term,” festival director Nicola Meadley said.
“The Keswick Mountain Festival means a lot to us and many visitors who share our passion for this beautiful part of the world and the outdoors in general.” We took the time to ponder all of this and the shifting nature of major events.
“There are now new and very different challenges involved in delivering a responsible and sustainable festival like ours.” We’re particularly thrilled about how we’re confronting things head on, while still providing all of the features our regular visitors tell us they appreciate.
It will be a colourful, multi-faceted, and inclusive event for everybody, and we can’t wait to see everyone again next May.”
The event will take place from May 17 to May 19.
“One more fell from a great mood…” Chris writes for numerous online publications, having studied at The University College of North Wales, Bangor. He is regularly in The Lake District and enjoys wild camping, hiking and watersports. His favourite location? Muncaster Castle…
