Worstead FestivalIt's not all tractors and cattle at this rural Norfolk festival, although admittedly tractors and cattle do play a large part in the proceedings, with vintage farm vehicles on show and prize beasts to ogle. Arts and crafts are very much to the fore with craft stalls, a sculpture exhibit and the Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers displaying their loom work in the church. The Best of Norfolk Food offers the chance to taste some of the local cattle as well as an unexpected opportunity to learn Indian cookery skills and the unveiling of the Worstead Rookworst sausage. Dog shows, live music and a raft of entertaining activities aimed at children complete the lineup.Various venues, Norfolk, Sat, Sun, worsteadfestival.orgIain AitchSouth Devon Crab Festival, Across the regionGet your claws into all things cancer pagurus as this week-long shellfish shindig celebrates South Devon's brown crabs ? said to be the tastiest and most sustainable in Britain ? with street parties, trails and children's events. Catch broadcaster and marine biologist Monty Halls in Dartmouth discussing the critters' journey from tide to table; try shell-smashing contests and human crab races in Dawlish Warren; watch wacky, waterborne floats in Shalton; learn to dress a crab (in eight-legged trousers, presumably?) at a sunset picnic in Teignmouth; or net some "crabulous prizes" at the Cary Arms' crabbing competition and seafood barbecue in Torquay. Cracking good fun.Various venues, Mon to 5 Aug, visitsouthdevon.co.uk/crab-festivalColette BernhardtFestival Of Archaeology, Across the UKWhether you're drawn to megaliths like Stonehenge or Avebury, fancy the idea of digging up pottery, clay pipes or ? yikes! ? bones, or think that archaelogy might be a bit more exciting since seeing Neil Oliver stride along dramatic cliffs looking back over his shoulder in a History Of Ancient Britain, more than 750 events here should fit the historical bill. There's plenty to enjoy, from CSI-style workshops to duelling pirates, gladiatorial combat, and stepping into the shoes of Indiana Jones in the unexpected adventure of saving the Brown Bull of Cooley. Well, no one said archaelogy wasn't full of surprises.Various venues, Sat, Sun, festival.britarch.ac.ukKatrina DixonOut & aboutGM Fringe Festival, Manchester & Salford, Saturday to 31 JulOnly a few days left to squeeze in a lot of art, literature, new drama, dance, comedy and workshops.Various venuesThe Big Cheese, Caerphilly, Saturday, SundayMinstrels, street entertainment history re-enactments, music, dance, falconry and fire-eaters.Various venuesWild In Wyre, Nr Kidderminster, Monday to WednesdayAdventure-packed forest antics including making bows and arrows, and building shelters.Wyre Forest Discovery Centre, Wyre Forest, Bewdley, booking essentialThe Bakewell Show, Wednesday, ThursdayAgriculture plus added arts and entertainment bonuses with the Imps Motorcycle Display Team, the 15-Minute Theatre Company and Titan the Robot.The ShowgroundIain AitchColette BernhardtKatrina Dixonguardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds
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