W. Oliver Allen & Sons
Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Porthleven Cornwall
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woallen@btconnect.com   01326 562222
www.porth-leven.co.uk
Loe Bar Road, Porthleven, Cornwall. TR13 9EN

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Many are annual events and we leave them up until we get the correct date. Those with this yea r are confirmed and those with date and no year are last years date-







The Cornish flag of St. Piran, representing a cross of tin on rock. St. Piran is the patron saint of tin miners.

Porthleven RNLI Lifeboat Day
Summer and the Porthleven RNLI Lifeboat day. Combined helicopter and lifeboat rescue display.

January
February
   
March
Annual 5th St. Piran's Day.
Patron saint of "Tinners" and along with St. Petroc and St Michael one of the three patron saints of Cornwall. Events and parades throughout the county.
 
    Trelawney Shout: A mass singing of the adopted Cornish National Anthem - "The Song of the Western Men" by Rev. Hawker.
https://trelawnyshout.com/
National Trust Trelissick Estate. "Daffodils at Trelissick"
Trelissick Garden Daffodil Show - competitive showing.
    Falmouth Spring Flower Show - Gyllyngdune Gardens and the Princess Pavilion
To celebrate the return of Cornwall’s oldest flower show everyone is invited to come along for free on March 26 and 27 – thanks to Falmouth Town Council who are hosting the show for the first time after two years absence because of Covid restrictions.
https://www.facebook.com/Falmouth-Spring-Flower-Show-380023458694627/
April
    Cornwall Spring Flower Show - Royal Cornwall Showground, nr Wadebridge
Cornwall Spring Flower Show is renowned for its wonderful displays – with a wide range of competitive classes that include ornamental trees and shrubs, magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, daffodils, herbaceous plants, bulbs, pot plants, alpines, photography and floral art.
As well as many trade stands selling plants and garden related items.
New location and look from 2019 is at the Royal Cornwall Showground - Wadebridge
http://www.cornwallgardensociety.org.uk/
2023 21st to 23rd Porthleven Food Festival (and music)
https://www.porthlevenfoodfestival.com/
2023 29th Trevithick Day. Camborne celebrates one of the Cornish and world greats. Inventor of the high pressure steam.- Richard Trevithick. As well as mining and local heritage
 www.trevithick-day.org.uk.
  May
2023 1st May Padstow Obby Oss: is reputed to be the oldest dance festival in the country. It is a festival to mark the coming of Summer. The town is decked with flags, greenery and flowers. (Always 1st May unless 1st on Sunday, then 2nd May)
2023 28th to 30th APRIL World Pilot Gig Championships - Isles of Scilly
http://www.worldgigs.co.uk/
    Gwinear Agricultural Show -Trenoweth Farm, Carnhell Green
One day show with plenty for all and including crafts, Cornish food, veg, flower and baking competitions, dog show - various classes and enter with your pooch on the day.
http://www.gwinearshow.org.uk/
2023 1st May Day Festival - St. Ives
May Day Celebrations starting at 11.00 am with parade and maypole dancing, may horn and may sticks. May king and queen. Music from local bands, stalls, street entertainment from Skylarks, tug o war, hake run race and lots more.
2023 12th to 14th St Ives Food & Drink Festival
Porthminster Beach. Offering a packed music line up alongside daytime artisan tents, food and drinks vendors, live music and food demos.
St Ives Food and Drink Festival – A Food & Drink Festival on the beach in St. Ives, Cornwall
2023 17th Helston "beating of the Bounds" Walk the boundary's of Helston. The ancient ritual of Beating the Bounds is one that has been in existence since the Second Charter of Queen Elizabeth in 1585. In the days before maps it was essential to regularly walk the exact boundary to guard against encroachments.
The Beating of the Boundaries ceremony always falls on the day before Ascension Day except if this clashes with Flora Day on the 8th.
Beating the Boundaries - Helston Town Council (helston-tc.gov.uk)
2023 Friday 5th
(Due to the Kings coronation)
Helston Flora Day - Famous traditional furry dance, Hal-an-tow, Stalls, Fair. All day starting from 7am. Dances starting from 7am,10am,12noon,5pm.
http://www.helstonfloraday.org.uk
2023 12th to 20th Fowey Festival of Words and Music fka - the Daphne Du Maurier Festival of Literary and Arts -
Talks, readings, workshops, walks, river cruises and community events.
http://www.foweyfestival.com/
   
June
Porthleven Gig Day
 Pilot gig boats from around Cornwall racing.
    Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show - Wadebridge.
Cornwall's largest annual event. A whole days worth and not just farming stuff.
www.royalcornwall.co.uk
    Murdoch Day - Redruth
Each year, in mid-June, Redruth celebrates its most famous citizen, inventor William Murdoch, with an exciting programme of events including children's dance and art procession, all day music and entertainment, a street market, old time fair, exhibitions and a variety of live concerts and other events round the town.
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
Various shanty groups from across the country will perform at venues along the waterfront and in the local pubs.
http://www.falmouthseashanty.co.uk/
Midsummer Eve Bonfire - Old Cornwall Society
http://www.oldcornwall.net/home/4576024264
 
2023 16th to 25th Golowan Festival in Penzance
A celebration of the Feast of St John and of ancient summer Celtic traditions, including dances, street theatre, firework displays, music etc. Mazey Day will be on Saturday.
www.golowan.org
2023 Fathers Day West Cornwall Motor Show
Held at Wendron football Club. 10.00am-4pm. £3.00 entry.
https://westcornwallmotorshow.com/
2023 24th Armed Forces Day - Falmouth
10am to 10.30pm
This year’s Armed Forces Day National Event, will be centred in Falmouth, Cornwall and will provide the stage for the whole UK to show support for our Armed Forces community.
The town will play proud host to a packed programme of events and activities including a military parade, marching bands, military displays, live music, flying displays and fireworks.
It is expected to be one of the most stirring and evocative programmes of public shows ever staged in Cornwall – its backdrop the world’s third largest natural harbour and Henry Vlll’s sea fort Pendennis Castle.
https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/event/armed-forces-day-national-event-cornwall-2023/
  Annually - last Saturday in June Porthleven St Peter's Tide
July
2023 Sat 1st Tractor Run - Brian Pascoe Mid Summer Charity Tractor Road Run
Setting off Helston Community Bus Park at 5pm and passing through Lowertown, Trevarno, Carleen, Godolphin, Ashton and Porthleven (ETA 6.45pm) around the harbour (up Cliff Road) back to Helston via Penrose to the Fairground Car Park for a pasty. (Call Bob 07798 840095 for more info)
2023 Sat 8th Porthleven Bowling Club
SATURDAY, 8 JULY 2023 AT 14:30
Round Porthleven Walking Treasure Hunt
See how well you know the village. Starting from and finishing at the club with a scone and a cup of tea. Suitable for all ages and abilities so bring the family for a fun afternoon. Prize awarded to one of the correct entries drawn at random.
2023 8th Praze Fair Show (Praze an Beeble) 8.30am to 7pm. Trefewha and Gernick Praze. Adults £5 Children £1
Annual Show. Fun dog section, horse section and Gymkhana,  Cattle and Dog classes. Vintage tractors, local businesses. Domestic tent. Lanner Band. Hot food and drinks
Dance through the village at 1.30 to 2.15pm
2023 11th to 23 Sept Royal Cornwall Museum at Truro
Summer Exhibition: Adrift:Lego Lost at Sea
11 July – 23 September
In 1997, a rogue wave knocked 62 containers from a cargo ship off the coast of Cornwall. Five million pieces of lego were set adrift in the ocean, washing up on beaches across the southwest. Adrift – Lego Lost at Sea is the story of what was lost and what was learned about the ocean, its currents and pollution.
Entry prices: Under 18s: Free, Members: Free, Adults: £7.50 (Pay once, get in free for the year)
2024 Mon 15th Stithians Show
Largest one day agricultural show in Cornwall. Tel:- (01209) 861073
www.stithiansshow.org.uk. Also crafts and stalls. Good day out for all, not just rural types. dog, horse, rabbit, pigeon, poultry, horse, goat and sheep shows etc.
2023 TBA Porthleven Cricket Club Fete - The cricket ground, Methleigh Bottoms, Porthleven
10am to 4pm at the cricket ground. Raffle, car boot, bouncy castle, stalls, food and drink and classic cars and engines. Great family entertainment for all.
2023 Sat 15th Camborne Show
A great one day agricultural Show with competitions, attractions, craft and general sales, refreshments and live entertainment.
http://www.camborne-show.org.uk/
2023 Sun 9th to Sat 15th Lafrowda Festival: St Just
The festival will be a weeklong celebration of local art and music.
http://www.lafrowda-festival.co.uk/
Magic in the Skies, Land's End
Fireworks Spectacular on the cliffs at Land's End and every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Fun and entertainment from 4.00pm. Fireworks at dusk.
https://www.landsend-landmark.co.uk/events/magic-in-the-skies-23rd
Porthleven Village Show - Public Hall, Porthleven
Doors open 1.30pm and prize giving 4pm. 50p entry.
Classes include: fruit & Veg, flowers, cookery, art, crafts, photography and childrens.
Entry Forms: Costcutters, Boots, Top Chippy, Love Mia.
Revived again after a few years absence. Please support this great local event.
Porthleven RNLI Lifeboat Day. A free family day out for all around the harbour at Porthleven. Includes a visit and rescue display from the RNLI Penlee Lifeboat and the coastguard SAR helicopter from Newquay. As well as water sports, stalls etc. A major village event attracting many hundreds of people raising funds for the RNLI.
2023 22nd onward thro Aug National Dahlia Collection
The National Dahlia Collection in Cornwall boasts in excess of 1700 different cultivars
NATIONAL DAHLIA COLLECTION: WEDNESDAYS 5PM ’TIL DUSK, SATURDAYS 10AM – 4PM ONLY.
Kehelland Trust, Kehelland , Camborne, United Kingdom
 £5 per car
https://www.facebook.com/nationaldahlia/
August
2023 5th Carleen Tea Treat
Carleen Village Hall from 2pm
Flag making Competition, JOIN THE PROCESSION @ 2PM,Evening Gilidh,Serpent dance, games, Raffle, Saffron Buns, Breage Silver Band
More info on Carleen Village Hall Facebook page
2023 11th July to 23rd Sept Royal Cornwall Museum at Truro
Summer Exhibition: Adrift:Lego Lost at Sea
11 July – 23 September
In 1997, a rogue wave knocked 62 containers from a cargo ship off the coast of Cornwall. Five million pieces of lego were set adrift in the ocean, washing up on beaches across the southwest. Adrift – Lego Lost at Sea is the story of what was lost and what was learned about the ocean, its currents and pollution.
Entry prices: Under 18s: Free, Members: Free, Adults: £7.50 (Pay once, get in free for the year)
https://www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/exhibition/adrift
2023 Wed & Mon nights Flambards Fireworks Spectaculars -
Every Monday and Wednesday nights in August from August 2nd to 30th
Flambards Theme Park has unveiled an exciting line-up of August evening events with live music from local artists, after-dark rides, and their award-winning spectacular firework displays.
Book Online and save 10%. 7 day free return entry (see details on website)
 https://www.flambards.co.uk/
St Agnes Carnival - St Agnes
The St. Agnes Carnival tradition dates back well over a hundred years, to the time when the village streets would have been lined with miners and fishermen, bal-maidens and fishwives.
You will see lots of fancy dress, local bands and people of all ages having a great time! Clever floats, great ingenuity, even dance routines, all led by the famous Giant Bolster!
Porthleven Pilot Gig Regatta Day
Pilot gigs from around the county racing off the harbour.
www.porthlevengigclub.com
Falmouth Week:
On the water and events through the town all week.
One of the main attractions is the Wednesday evening display of the Red Arrows Aerobatic Team.
http://www.falmouthweek.co.uk/
Carnhell Green Charity Vintage Rally
Rally raising funds for Cornwall Air Ambulance, Cornwall Hospice Care and the Childrens Hospice South West (Precious Lives appeal). (£5 adult, £1.50 children)
One day vintage rally including vintage cars, tractors, motorcycles, steam engines along with displays of thrashing, woodsawing, stone crushing. Shire horses and ring events with stalls and a large car boot fair. Catering and licensed bar on site. Free car parking and camping is available. ALL profits go to Cornwall Air Ambulance and Cornwall Hospice South West.Carnhell Green Charity Vintage Rally raising funds for Cornwall Air Ambulance, Cornwall Hospice Care and the Childrens Hospice South West (Precious Lives appeal).
https://carnhellgreencharityvintagerally.co.uk/index.html
Porthleven Cricket Club Fete - The cricket ground, Methleigh Bottoms
10am to 4pm at the cricket ground. Raffle, car boot, bouncy castle, stalls, food and drink and classic cars and engines. Great family entertainment for all.
2023 15th-18th Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta 2023
Falmouth hosting the tall ships race for the 6th time.
More details to follow or look here now - Falmouth Harbour
    West of England Steam Rally, Stithians Showground. TR3 7HL
Largest steam rally in the South West with over 100 steam engines.
Bringing you everything from steam engine trailer rides to vintage wood sawing, trade stands to heavy horse working demonstrations there will be something for everyone.
Admission gates open to the public at 9am on all 3 days, with a wide variety of ring events and displays around the showground continuously from 10am through to 5pm.
https://www.weses.co.uk/
Porthleven Torchlight Procession.
Held annually on the August Bank Holiday at dusk. Hundreds of torches parade around the village and harbour to the sound of Porthleven's Town Band. Open to all and torches available at the harbour market.
    Mullion Scarecrow Spectacular
The 10th year and scarecrows will be on display all over Mullion in shops, hotels, businesses and homes. This years theme - "Famous Elizabethans"
Trail leaflets at £1 from the Mullion Methodist chapel will then be available to find and identify the scarecrows. Entries enter for prize judging on Tuesday. Sweet and Savoury food will be served every day in the Exhibition and Hall open from 9am to 6pm.
September
2023 11th to 23 Sept Royal Cornwall Museum at Truro
Summer Exhibition: Adrift:Lego Lost at Sea
11 July – 23 September
In 1997, a rogue wave knocked 62 containers from a cargo ship off the coast of Cornwall. Five million pieces of lego were set adrift in the ocean, washing up on beaches across the southwest. Adrift – Lego Lost at Sea is the story of what was lost and what was learned about the ocean, its currents and pollution.
Entry prices: Under 18s: Free, Members: Free, Adults: £7.50 (Pay once, get in free for the year)
Helston Harvest Fair Weekend- Helston
Family pet and dog show at the FOld Cattle Market on the 3rd.
Horticultural show at the Old Cattle Market on the 4th.
www.helstonhf.co.uk
Helston Carnival
10 classes and prizes for each including: Large, medium, small floats, decorated bikes, Buggy, wheelchair, vintage vehicles, decorated vehicle, group walkers, individual walkers.
Starts & Finishes at Tesco. Judging 4.45pm. Leaves 6pm.
Route: The carnival procession will leave Helston Tesco carpark at 6pm and travel down Clodgey Lane, Trengrouse Way, Meneage Street, Coinage Hall Street to the monument, and then back up Coinage Hall Street, Wendron Street, Godolphin Road and finishing at back at Tesco.
Any vintage vehicle that would prefer not to drive up Wendron Street and Godolphin Road may finish at bottom of Coinage Hall Street.
All roads on the route will be closed to traffic from 6pm.
https://www.helstoncarnival.com/
2023 8th to 10th Redruth International Mining & Pasty Festival - Redruth
 The UK's greatest Cornish Pasty Festival. Three-day event celebrating the history and heritage of the geographically-protected food and its links to Cornish Mining and the World Heritage Site. www.visitredruth.co.uk
    St Ives Festival
With music, visual arts, poetry, literature, theatre and cinema on offer around St Ives, in Cornwall.
http://www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk/
    Porthleven Arts Festival
Porthleven Arts Community is a CIC supporting artists, innovators and creatives. We believe everyone should be able to experience and create art. By weaving creativity into the fabric of our community we’re encouraging everyone to get involved in and be inspired by art. Ten days of exhibitions, workshops, performance, participation and most importantly celebration of art in all its forms
https://porthlevenartsfestival.com/
Newquay Beer Festival
Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay
https://www.newquaybeerfestival.co.uk/
October
    Falmouth Oyster Festival.- Events Square, Falmouth.
Timed to coincide with the start of the oyster-harvesting season, the festival celebrates one of the only remaining oyster fisheries still dredged under sail and oar. Oyster tasting, cookery demonstrations, live music, an oyster ball, local produce and craft fairs are accompanied by an exciting working boat race. For more information
tel: 01326 312300. www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk
November
Made in Cornwall Christmas Craft Fayre - Lemon Quay, Truro
All things made in the county. Good for Christmas shopping. Lemon Quay, Truro.
2023 Fri 24th Helston Christmas Lights - Big Switch On!
Market stalls & late night shopping
December
    Helston Christmas Farmers Market
The old cattle market, Helston - 9.30am to 12.30pm
2023 Fri 1st Porthleven Christmas lights Switch On - 6.30pm
 
    Truro Primestock Show
Annual Show held on the Lemon Quay. The annual Primestock Show is a favourite with farmers and families alike. Lemon Quay will be filled with cattle and sheep as the best Cornish beasts are judged. Livestock will be sold and leave by 3pm, but the event is open until the evening  Also displays of vegetable and baking.
http://www.truroprimestockshow.co.uk
    Mullion Christmas Lights
Switch on and Christmas Fayre. Activity starts from 5.30pm
2023 Starts
Sat 9th December
Christmas at Helston Railway
Santa Trains running on weekends and on the run up to Christmas. For more details see www.helstonrailway.co.uk
  Helston Lantern Parade - 5pm to 9pm
The lantern parade returns after success of first year!
Helston Town Band will be leading the parade followed by Santa in his sleigh who'll be transporting the Harvest Fayre King & Queen!
    Christmas at Newquay Zoo
As most of the animals are on the Nice List this year, Santa will be visiting from the 18th December up until Christmas Eve, where children can meet him and receive a special gift. Santa will also be bringing a couple of his well-behaved Elves who will be holding a workshop to make reindeer food to guide Santa's sleigh. After all this excitement, stop by the café to see what delights the festive menu can tempt you with.
Santa will also be in his grotto from the 18th to 24th December. See here
https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk