Police and partners said they were prepared for this week’s Kendal Calling music festival.
The event, now in its 20th year, takes place from Thursday at Lowther Deer Park, near Penrith and around 40,000 people are expected to attend.
Cumbria police said it had been have been working closely with event organisers, local authorities and other partner agencies to make sure 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.
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.
“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.”
Kendal Calling travel disruption
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.
There are 40mph speed restrictions on the A66 from Kemplay Bank roundabout due to roadworks and festival-goers are advised to allow extra time for travelling.
Organisers have asked people arriving on Thursday to do so at their leisure.
If arriving on Friday, organisers recommended avoiding arriving between noon and 6pm to avoid the bulk of traffic in the local area owing to the Center Parcs changeover day, end of week work traffic and the influx of festivalgoers.
