Ambergate Carnival
Main contact name: Becky Morley (Secretary)
Email: ambergatecarnivalsecretary@gmail.com
Location: Ambergate recreation ground, Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2GD
The Ambergate Carnival features a procession from the A610 to the recreation ground, with a grand opening to follow. Activities include stalls, inflatables, food and drink, a licensed bar, children's entertainment, live music, and dance and acrobatic displays.
Heage Family Fun Day
Main contact name: Kaye Lichfield
Email: friendsofheagecommunity@gmail.com
Location: Thomas Williams Recreation Ground, Old Road, Heage and Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2BN
A great family afternoon out with plenty of stalls, bouncy castles, a bar, ice cream, burgers, a magic show, line dancing, a fire engine, face painting, a dog show and lots more!
Come along and join in the fun! The event takes place every year during the Summer months.
Marehay Pumpkin Trail
Main contact name: Charlotte and Glenn Burton
Email: marehaypumpkintrail@gmail.com
Location: Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5
An annual trail that brings the community together on Halloween night whereby people can follow a virtual trail of decorated houses in Marehay.
Please also visit the community pumpkin display on Poppyfields!
Marehay Show
Main contact name: Chris Ward (Chair)
Email: chris.ward@dhl.com
Location: Marehay Park, Warmwells Lane, Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8AF
The aim of the Marehay Community Trust is to bring the community of Marehay together by holding an annual village show usually held on the first Saturday in September.
Ripley Music Festival
Main contact name: Steve Freeborn
Tel: 01773 749000
Email: Stephen.D.Freeborn@gmail.com
Non for Profit Music Festival set in the Heart of Ripley Derbyshire, Supporting the local music scene and bringing a varied collection of music to the community!
The events are held during the Summer months every year.
The Old Goats Grumble
Main contact name: Kurt Elliott, Adam Pickering or Simon Brooks
Email: theoldgoatsgrumble@gmail.com
Location: Salterwood Meadows, Street Lane, Denby Village, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8NF
The Annual music & beer festival run by League of Zeal, with all proceeds donated to Lauren’s Legacy.
Waingroves Show
Main contact name: Lynsey Booth (Show Secretary)
Email: info@waingrovesshow.com
Location: Waingroves Community Centre, 136 Church Street, Waingroves, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 9TE and Waingroves Primary School Field, Waingroves Road, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 9TD
Every year, on the second weekend in September (12th, 13th, & 14th September 2025), Waingroves hosts their yearly village show. Split up into three days, we host many activities and events that we always make sure there is something everyone can enjoy! From face painting and bouncy castles, to live music and horticulture there is something that the whole family can enjoy.
We also host several mini events throughout the year too. We have a Daffodil Show every year in Easter and our Brass Band Concert every year in July.