Mask-making workshops with the babbling vagabonds

Be part of the mask-making activities during BAF week and join the Mardi Gras parade on the final Saturday followed by a BAF party with riverside pyrotechnics in the twilight.

You can join in the creative workshops in the Big Blue Tent at any time from Monday to Thursday, or simply walk with the parade on the final Saturday evening.

BAF Tent, Scots Gardens, Tuesday 11 August, 10am–12pm, 1pm-3pm and 5.30pm-7.30pm. Free (BAF Bucket in attendance)

Sponsored by Awards For All, Derbyshire Community Foundation and Bakewell Town Council

Working Title: A new play from Blackhand Productions written by James Jowett & Adam Davies

Will and Anthony are both good friends. The story is about their attempt to write a play for a theatre festival. As they struggle for ideas while being distracted by a pushy producer and a trio of Spanish ninjas, their friendship is put to the test. If you like Ricky Gervais, the Mighty Boosh or Mitchell and Webb, you’ll like this.

Medway Centre, Tuesday 11 August, 7 pm, £8/£6. Not suitable for under-15s (contains some course language)

Poetry in the Garden

For aspiring poetry lovers and poets of all ages.

This informal evening of poetry has been a feature of the Festival since its inception. Published poets from the area read from their work and those attending are invited to bring and share poems – their own or an old favourite - or simply listen and enjoy at this relaxed and informal event in its new beautiful riverside setting in the heart of Bakewell.

The BAF Tent, Scots Gardens, 7pm. Free

BAF Unplugged: Down by the River

The BAF Tent, Scots Gardens, Free(BAF Bucket in attendance)