Marmalade Festival
Since 2005, the Marmalade Festival has united the community, celebrated marmalade makers, and raised over £320,000 for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland. What began as a local event has grown globally, inspiring festivals in Australia and Japan.
In October 2024, festival founder Jane Hasell-McCosh received The Order of the Rising Sun from Japan for her contributions to UK-Japan relations, a testament to the festival’s worldwide impact.
Through the £10 entry fee, funds support free end-of-life care for local patients and families. Thanks to sponsors Fortnum & Mason, Rathbones, Westmorland Family and Lycetts, the festival continues to make a difference.
The Homemade Competition
Think your marmalade is the best? Enter the Homemade Marmalade Competition, open to everyone, with 15 categories to showcase your skills. Entries are judged by experts, and the Best in Show marmalade will be sold at Dalemain and Fortnum & Mason, supporting Hospice care with every jar sold.
Celebrate tradition and community while making a difference. By supporting the festival, you help provide essential Hospice services.
Learn more at Dalemain Marmalade Festival. 
Key Dates:
| Wednesday 1st January | Competition Launch |
| Friday 24th January | Homemade Marmalade collection points close |
| Monday 3rd February | Closing date for all entries (Homemade and Artisan) |
| Thursday – Sunday, 13th- 16th February | Artisan Marmalade judging weekend |
| March TBC | Launch event Announcement of Artisan winners |
| Saturday 19th to Saturday 26th April | Dalemain National Marmalade Week |
| Friday 25th April | Artisan DG and Gold Workshop and Presentation Evening: Lycetts Private View |
| Saturday 26th April | Homemade Marmalade Awards & Festival, announcement of winner |
Drop off Points:
More collection points are available across the country. Please check the Marmalade awards website for an up-to-date list and opening times, by clicking the button below.
Thank you to the sponsors
