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The details for the Illuminations and Venetian Nights for 2008 are set out below. The red asterisks indicate the dates for the firework displays. The event is promoted by Derbyshire Dales District Council - please read statement near foot of page.

DATE	EVENT	* Fireworks
30 August/25 October 2008	The illuminations are switched on every evening.
30/31 August	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
6/7 September	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
13/14 September	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
20/21 September	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
27*/28 September	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
4/5 October	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
11*/12 October	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
18/19 October	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
25* October	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

The dates for the firework displays are: Saturdays 27 September, 11 and 25 October. - all displays are staged at 9pm.

DATE	EVENT	TIME	EVENT	TIME
30 August	Bakewell Silver Band	7pm	Parade & Judging of Illuminated Boats	8pm
31 August	BM&W Brass Band	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
6 September	Hottbox	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
7 September		7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
13 September		7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
14 September	Winster Morris Dancers	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
20 September	Prego	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
21 September	Shirland Welfare Training Band	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
27 September	Any Vass Juggling and Fire Shows	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm*
28 September	Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
4 October	Blinski	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
5 October	Matlock Band	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
11 October	Dan Collins Juggling & Fire Shows	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm*
12 October	Three Shires Clog Dancers	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
18 October	Bellaroots	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
19 October	Hope Valley College Big Band	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
25 October	Kris Katchit Juggling & Fire Shows	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm*

*Firework display staged at 9pm.

A park and ride scheme will operate for the firework displays only. Services operate from (see below) 6pm on 'Firework' Saturdays.

Derbyshire Dales District Council Statement. - "Programme times and content subject to change. DDDC accept no liability for any cancellation or change. Ring 01629 583388 for more details."

For further information not available on this independent website: please call Matlock Tourist Information Centre (01629 583388) or e-mail matlockinfo@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.