The Cornish flag of St. Piran, representing a cross of tin on
rock. St. Piran is the patron saint of tin miners.
Summer and the Porthleven RNLI Lifeboat day.
Combined helicopter and lifeboat rescue display. |
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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.
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Trelawney Shout: A mass
singing of the adopted Cornish National Anthem - "The Song of the
Western Men" by Rev. Hawker.
https://trelawnyshout.com/ |
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National Trust Trelissick
Estate. "Daffodils at Trelissick"
Trelissick Garden Daffodil Show - competitive showing. |
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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/
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5th & 6th |
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/ |
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26th |
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. |
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Helston Railway
(Historic Railway)
From about Easter opening up for twice weekly runs. See website for
more details.
https://www.helstonrailway.co.uk/ |
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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) |
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2nd to 4th |
Porthleven Food
Festival (and music)
https://www.porthlevenfoodfestival.com/
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Pilot Gig Championships - Isles of Scilly
http://www.worldgigs.co.uk/ |
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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/ |
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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. |
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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 |
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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) |
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8th |
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 |
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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/ |
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5th, 6th, 7th |
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show -
Wadebridge.
Cornwall's largest annual event. A whole days worth and not just farming stuff.
www.royalcornwall.co.uk |
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14th |
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. |
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13 - 15 |
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/ |
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23rd |
Midsummer Eve Bonfire - Old Cornwall Society
http://www.oldcornwall.net/home/4576024264
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Mon 23rd to Sun
29th |
Kresen Kernow - Speak Cornish Week
Speak Cornish Week – taster session 26 Jun 2025 Ever fancied learning a
bit of Cornish? As part of Speak Cornish Week (23-29 June 2025) come and
have a go at this special taster session with the Speak Cornish team on
Thursday 26 June, 2-3.30pm. It’s aimed at beginners or people with just a
little Kernewek, but it’s open to all and it’s free! No need to book.
Splann! (Splendid!) You can also email: info@learncornishdreckly.org.uk
for more information.
If you can't speak Cornish, just act it!
https://kresenkernow.org/events/ |
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20-29 |
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 |
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Sun 29th |
West Cornwall
Family Motor Show
Our annual Motor Show is held at WendronCC/FC every year around
the end of June. Sunday 29th June 2025
10.00am-4pm. £5.00 entry. Under 16 £2, under 5 FREE
https://westcornwallmotorshow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/people/West-Cornwall-Family-Motor-Show/100094041734414/ |
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Porthleven
St Peter's Tide |
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Sat 5th? |
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) |
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Sat 12th
(annual 2nd Sat in July) |
Praze Fair Show (Praze an Beeble)
8.30am
to 7pm. Trefewha and Gernick Praze. Adults £5 Children £1
Praze Fair Show takes place in the village of Praze-an-Beeble on the
second Saturday in July every year. On the day there is plenty to do and
see. At the main show ground you will find the horse show, field events, a
show tent section, livestock, a fun dog show, a beer tent and
refreshments, trade stands, live entertainment and more. There is also a
floral dance led by a brass band that takes part through the main streets
in the village and finishes with a frantic ending in the village square.
There is also a fair where you can find rides and games and is located in
the front of the village park. It really is a great day that’s not to be
missed.
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 |
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Mon 14th |
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. |
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17th to 20th |
HelstonBury - Blue Anchor Inn
Helstonbury Music Festival held in The Blue Anchor Inn every year,
raising money for local causes.
https://www.helstonbury.com/ |
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Sat 19th |
Camborne Show
A great one day agricultural Show with competitions, attractions,
craft and general sales, vintage vehicles, refreshments and live entertainment.
£10 adults, £5 children. New Site for 2025 - Gear Farm (Baripper Road,
nr Camborne)
http://www.camborne-show.org.uk/ |
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2025 CANX to
fundraise |
Lafrowda Festival: St Just
The festival will be a weeklong celebration of local art and music.
http://www.lafrowda-festival.co.uk/ |
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24th, 29th,
31st |
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://landsend-landmark.co.uk/whats-on/magic-in-the-skies/ |
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Every Tues &
Thurs until Aug 28th |
Magic in the Skies, Land's End
We’re delighted to announce that our iconic magic in the Skies Firework
displays will be back for the Summer of 2025! Every Tuesday and Thursday
from 24th July – 28th August 2025. Join us at the Westernmost point of
Cornwall for a thrilling cocktail of pyrotechnic wizardry and vibrant
explosions lighting up the skies throughout the school summer holidays!
Set to a thrilling soundtrack created especially for Land’s End, our
iconic nights are the perfect way to end a visit to this unique
destination. From 10am until late you can enjoy shopping, foodie treats,
live music and family entertainment, before our iconic firework display
lights up the landmark after dusk. (note website vague on the cost and
could not see a price)
https://landsend-landmark.co.uk/whats-on/magic-in-the-skies/ |
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Sun 3rd |
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. |
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Sat 2nd |
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.
Funds in aid of Carleen Village Hall. |
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Sat 2nd |
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!
This year, the procession will begin at 5:00pm on Saturday 2nd August 2024
2024 from the carnival field on Goonvrea Road, St Agnes and travel through
Church Town, along Trevaunance Road, finishing at the St Agnes Sports
Club, Enys Park, Saint Agnes TR5 0SS for the carnival prize giving, some
live music, bar and food. |
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8th to 17th
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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/ |
| 2025 |
Sat 9th |
Carnhell Green Charity Vintage Rally
The Carnhell Green Charity Vintage Rally is an
annual event that celebrates vintage vehicles and other activities while
supporting local charities. Join us for a fun day filled with classic
cars, beer tent food and fairground attractions, plus much more....
https://carnhellgreencharityvintagerally.com/ |
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Fri 15th to Sun
17th |
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/ |
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Sun 24th |
Lizard Classic Vehicle Rally & Show - From
11am
The Lizard Classic Vehicle Rally is a show every Bank Holiday Sunday in
August to commemorate the first GWR bus service from Helston to The
Lizard. A static display of cars and motorcycles, with plenty to see.
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Mon 25th |
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. |
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Mullion
Scarecrow Spectacular
Scarecrows will be on display all over Mullion in shops, hotels,
businesses and homes.
This years theme - ???????????
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. |
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Helston Harvest Fair Weekend- Helston
Family pet and dog show at the FOld Cattle Market on the ??
Horticultural show at the Old Cattle Market on the ??
www.helstonhf.co.uk |
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Sat 13th |
Helston Carnival and Harvest Fair
Helston’s carnival takes place every September as part of the
town’s Harvest Fair Celebrations leading up the the horticultural and
craft show. It is an important tradition that has been growing in size
over the last few years.
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/ |
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Fri 19th to Sun
21st |
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. https://discoverredruth.co.uk/pasty-festival/ |
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Sat 20th |
Breage Festival - Queens Arms Field
1pm - 5pm FREE ENTRY
BBQ, Raffle, Stalls, Bouncy Castle, Activities, Music, Lantern Parade.
All proceeds to Breage School, Church, Park & Christmas Lights |
| 2025 |
Sat 13th to Sat
27th |
St Ives Festival
With music, visual arts, poetry, literature, theatre and cinema on offer
around St Ives, in Cornwall.
http://www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk/ |
| 2025 |
Fri 19th to Sun
21st |
Newquay Beer Festival
Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay
https://www.newquaybeerfestival.co.uk/ |
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Thurs 9th to
Sun 12th |
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.
www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk |
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in Cornwall Christmas Craft Fayre -
Lemon Quay, Truro
All things made in the county. Good for
Christmas shopping. Lemon Quay, Truro. |
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Sat 8th |
Helston
Fatstock Show
Franchis Farm, Nr Wheal Dream on the Wendron Road from Helston 10am to 4pm. Free
Entry
Cattle, corn, crafts, sheep, floral art, fruit and vegetables, eggs,
photography, YFC and children's classes. Local produce and craft
stalls. |
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Helston Christmas
Lights - Big Switch On!
Market stalls &
late night shopping |
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Porthleven
Christmas Lights - Switch on of the Christmas lights around the
harbour.
6.30pm at the Harbour Head.
Porthleven Town Band and Santa. |
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Helston
Christmas Farmers Market
The old cattle
market, Helston - 9.30am to 12.30pm |
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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 |
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Mullion Christmas Lights
Switch on and Christmas Fayre. Activity starts from 5.30pm |
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Christmas at Helston Railway
Santa Trains running on weekends and on the run up to Christmas. For more details see
www.helstonrailway.co.uk |
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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! |
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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 |
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