Kendal Calling festival once again takes places this weekend at Lowther Deer Park.
The festival is the biggest music event in the county and will see acts such as The Courteeners, Fat Boy Slim and The Prodigy take to the stage.
Around 40,000 music fans are expected to attend the festival over the course of the four-day event which runs from 31 July – 3 August.
In the run up to the festival, Cumbria Police have been working closely with event organisers, local authorities and other partner agencies to ensure all attending the festival have a safe and enjoyable time.
Officers will be in place around the site and will be assisting event security staff where there are any incidents of crime and disorder.
It is expected that there will be some travel disruption with busier than normal roads in the Eden area. Those travelling are advised to plan ahead, be patient and allow extra time for journeys.
Chief Superintendent Matt Kennerley, Gold Commander for Cumbria Police said: “Kendal Calling is a fantastic event, and we want everyone who attends to enjoy themselves.
“Officers have been working with our partners to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend.
“The event organisers have a range of security measures in place to assist with this including searches on entry and the use of drugs scanning dogs.”
Ch Supt Kennerley added: “I would encourage everyone attending not to take valuable items onto site, and to remain vigilant once there to keep your belongings safe.
“Report anything suspicious to police or security staff on site so we can act on it.
“Surrender bins will also be in place at entry points. These bins are an opportunity to surrender and prohibited items.
“I urge anyone considering bringing drugs or weapons to the festival to consider their actions and the consequences this could have not only for yourself, but for others around you.
“Anyone found in possession of drugs or weapons will be dealt with appropriately.
“Finally, I’d like to welcome all those travelling into the county for the festival – please look out for one another and have a great time.”
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, said: “Kendal Calling is one of the biggest events we have in the county, it is a fantastic event and we absolutely want everyone to enjoy themselves. However, we also want people to be safe when travelling to it and attending it and to stay on the right side of the law.
“I would urge anyone attending to be considerate and respectful of our beautiful county and to those around them. You are welcome here as long as you are. I would, however, reiterate, that anyone caught breaking the law in Cumbria will be face the full consequences of their actions.
“If you do need Police assistance during the event, please do not hesitate to call 101 or 999 in an emergency.”