Welcome to the Ulverston News Events Calendar. Find out about community activities, events, festivals, meetings, and clubs here. You can also join our mailing list to receive the free weekly Ulverston News email newsletter.
- This event has passed.
Velo Retro
Velo Retro 2014 – 2026. The Friendly Retro Cycling Festival of the English Lake District.
Velo Retro is ready for its 12th anniversary event. Following a wonderful but wet 2025 weekend, it is now established as the foremost retro cycling festival in the UK, and we’re getting ready for another special year (just without the rain!).
We’re planning to hold the numbers at around 500, and we’re staying in town – like Gaiole, but with chip butties and beer!
Based in the small and very lovely market town of Ulverston, for 2026 the festival will be a free, street event, with lots of music, stalls, cars, motorcycles and most importantly, lots of lovely people! We’re also working with local groups and we’re moving the scooters to Saturday, with a full car show on the Sunday.
There’s no fence, almost everything is free, and there are no big corporate sponsors – Velo Retro is the authentic, friendly, welcoming event – the friendly festival; where people arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
The calendar features community events in Ulverston and South Cumbria. Check the location details of each event, as you may need a car or other form of transport in order to get there.
We endeavour to provide up-to-date and accurate information, but we will not accept liability for the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information provided, or for the content of any linked websites. Listings of events on this website should not be taken as endorsement by Ulverston Ltd. Event information may change without notice. We will not accept liability for any consequences arising from your attendance at events. Before attending any event or incurring any significant expense, we recommend you confirm important information relating to the event at the event organiser’s website or by contacting them directly. Please see our full Terms & Conditions.