The cultural display, which is staged every other year is designed to celebrate the breadth of the county’s talent, takes place between 15th and 17th September.
On Saturday, festival-goers were able to enjoy free outdoor theatre shows at both Preston Bus Station and the Flag Market.
These included the captivating ‘Timeless' – a daredevil theatre show involving four performers balancing on a 7m high rotating hourglass.
Visitors also took part in workshops and activities.
![Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival](https://www.lep.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMxY2E4ZjJlLTdjMjgtNGZmOS05OTI5LTlmYjUzY2MxZjY0ZDo2YWMwZWFiMS03ZDQ5LTRhYmUtOTM4MS03Njg4NmU0YTMzOTg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival
Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival Photo: Neil Cross
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6. Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival
Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival Photo: Neil Cross
![Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival](https://www.lep.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmRjYTVmY2Y2LWM0NTMtNDJjZC04YzE3LTE0YmQ3M2RjODYwMTpmMjU1OTJiZi04MzQ3LTRhMTQtOGNiNi1lOGQ5Yzk0ZTVkMGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival
Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival Photo: Neil Cross
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8. Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival
Timeless at Lancashire Encounter Festival Photo: Neil Cross