After its phenomenal success in 2007, Mintfest returns bringing the very best in outdoor performance from across the world to Kendal for 3 days in August.

More than 200 performers from across the world in shows you will never have seen before and may never see again. Mintfest makes the most of a unique location, bringing the parks and streets of Kendal alive with performances in six outdoor venues spread across the town.

We were overwhelmed by the hugely positive public response to the inaugural Mintfest and have worked hard to ensure it won't disappoint in 2008. We're bringing you more shows, more locations and some new twists.

View the full programme on the Day by Day pages

Mintfest is the grand finale event of Lakes Alive, a season of inspiring events in the Lake District.  

Mintfest Photo Competition
Win a Pentax Optio S12 compact digital camera by entering the Mintfest amateur photography competition! 

The Westmorland Gazette and opticians Specsavers have jointly sponsored an exciting Mintfest photographic competition. 

Photographs, which must be in jpeg format, can be sent between 28 August - 4 September by emailing them to mintfestcompetition@kendal.newsquest.co.uk, or sending them from your mobile phone by keying in: Mintfest, space, your name, and sending to 80360.

Contact us: mail@lakesalive.org

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