Crowds packed onto the streets of Ulverston to enjoy the Dickensian Festival despite weather warnings and Storm Bert.
A host of stalls lined the cobbled streets on Saturday and Sunday selling everything from cakes and fudge to vodka and soaps.
Complete with costume parades, street performers and characters from the Dickensian era, there was festive fun for all the family.
Love Ewe Dairy, from Kirkby Lonsdale, made their first appearance at the Dickensian Festival.
They were selling sheep cheese, which was flavoured in eight different ways.
The stall was managed by Catherine Hadwin, who said: “Sheep milk is a good alternative to cow milk. It’s really digestible with smaller protein molecules so people with intolerances are less likely to have a reaction.
“It’s a mild milk, it’s also rich and creamy so it makes a really nice cheese.”
The sixth-generation tenant farmers have 180 milking sheep as well as pigs and cattle which go towards their hog roast and butchers’ side of the business.
“Yesterday was a little bit of a wash out but it did perk up later in the day,” Catherine said on Sunday. “We would come back, it’s been great. Not put off by the weather
“It’s really nice to see people in person and great as a farmer to be supported by the public and speak directly to customers.”
Lisa Smith, from Ginger Bakers in Kendal, was selling her cakes and bakes and has been coming to the Dickensian Festival for 18 years.
“I love it,” she said. “It’s always great, great local support and people come from far away.”
Lisa said her favourite thing about the festival is the parade and while the weather affected crowds on Saturday, Lisa said Sunday had been busy.
Ginger Bakers has a little shop and supplies to cafes, delis and events.
Lisa makes lots of Christmas products but the best seller at this time of year are her mince pies.
When asked if she would be coming back next year, Lisa said: “Of course, it’s unmissable really!”
Tony Butcher and Matthew Ashton from Ulverston Operatic Society, who are both new to the area, decided to embrace the spirit of things by throwing on some costumes and raising money for the event.
Tony said: “I think it’s great for the town and great for local businesses. People throw themselves into it from young to old.
“My favourite thing is the atmosphere and the creativity.
“It’s a nice pre-Christmas event for people to start getting into the mood with festive music and food.
“Unfortunately, the weather did have an effect yesterday, but locals are coming out today to support.”
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