Welcome to Calendar Customs!
This site aims to list the wide variety of traditional and unusual events that take place each year in the UK and to help visitors take part in them. Each event has its own page giving details of its timing and location, as well as a very brief history and notes on what to expect. Enjoy!
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Archive for August, 2026
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![The pot leek has been grown and shown competitively for many years, with a stronghold amongst the mining communities of North East England, giving the pitmen some fresh air outdoors […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_6945-115x115.jpeg "Leek Shows (including Ovington)")
Leek Shows (including Ovington)
Posted on August 26, 2026 | No CommentsThe pot leek has been grown and shown competitively for many years, with a stronghold amongst the mining communities of North East England, giving the pitmen some fresh air outdoors […] -
![The Greasy Pole is a long-established and well known concept but surprisingly few competitions take place nowadays, with two well-loved contests held as part of the Regatta in each of […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_2637-115x115.jpeg "Whitby & Blakeney Greasy Pole Competitions")
Whitby & Blakeney Greasy Pole Competitions
Posted on August 8, 2026 | No CommentsThe Greasy Pole is a long-established and well known concept but surprisingly few competitions take place nowadays, with two well-loved contests held as part of the Regatta in each of […]