If you would be interested in supporting or sponsoring the 2026 Festival please get in touch, we would love to talk to you. Email Nick at Mid Pennine Arts – nick@midpenninearts.org.uk.

A huge thank you to all the partners & funders who have helped to make the 2025 Festival possible:

Once again the Festival has received fantastic support from The Super Slow Way and the Canal & River Trust. We have also received support from Lancashire County Council, through the Crowdfund Lancashire scheme and the Big Give scheme. Thank you also to all the individuals who donated to the crowdfund appeals earlier this year.

We thank you all for your generous support and for helping to make the Festival a free event.

The 2025 Festival is also supported by:
Finsley Gate Wharf Ltd & Mid Pennine Arts.