The Cornish flag of St. Piran, representing a cross of tin on
rock. St. Piran is the patron saint of tin miners and of Cornwall. His day
-March 5th - is celebrated throughout the county with the focus on a service
and procession to the site of his church at Perranporth sands.
July to September - The National Dahlia
collection on show at Varfell Farm nr Penzance. Free Entry.
Summer and the Porthleven RNLI Lifeboat day.
Combined helicopter and lifeboat rescue display. |
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National Trust Events - The NT put on lots of events and too many
for us to mention. So we suggest this link to
NT Events and type in Porthleven and see what comes up in the area for
your dates. |
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3rd March |
World Pasty
Championships - Eden Project
Is your Cornish pasty the tastiest? Enter our contest, endorsed by the
Cornish Pasty Association, to be in with the chance of being crowned
champion of pasty making
Plenty of other events throughout the year -
Eden Events.
https://www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/world-pasty-championships |
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5th March |
St.
Piran's Day. Patron saint of Cornwall and Tinners. Events and parades throughout
the county.
Raise the cross of St Piran flag, eat a pasty (not all of it, save a
bit for the knockers), shout out UGGY UGGY UGGY .... (wait for
response), sing "Trelawney", tell them you will do it dreckly, ask
wass on? Raise a glass to Richard Trevithick etc. |
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National Trust Trelissick
Estate. "Daffodils at Trelissick"
Trelissick Garden Daffodil Show - competitive showing. |
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22 Mar to
2 Apr |
Falmouth Spring Festival -
Come and enjoy Falmouth's newest festival! With guided walks & talks, a
Spring fashion show, garden spring clean events, Gardeners' Question
Time and a Spring Fair all aimed at celebrating Falmouth's beautiful
open and green spaces.
https://www.falmouth.co.uk/falmouth-events/falmouth-spring-festival/
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24-25 March |
Falmouth Spring Flower Show -
Open Saturday: 10am - 5pm & Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Admission on the door at £3/U16s Free
Come and feast your eyes on the blooming marvels at this years’ flower
show. Discover a fine collection of exotic and rare plants: bonsais and
orchids and many others we can't even pronounce. There’s flower-arranging,
competitions, refreshments and green-fingered experts on hand to answer
all your questions about plants, flowers and gardening.
And, if you’d like to exhibit your own little beauties then download a
schedule from the show’s website or contact Ron Scamp on 01326 317959. http://www.falmouthshow.co.uk/ |
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7th - 8th April |
Cornwall Spring Flower Show - Boconnoc, nr Lostwithiel
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. There
are also children’s classes and show gardens.
Held at the stunning Boconnoc estate, near Lostwithiel, the event was
first staged in the late nineteenth century and has continued to run
every year since – with occasional breaks for two world wars, petrol
rationing and – in 1947 – severe snow. At one time focused mainly on
daffodils, it now showcases a wealth of Cornish springtime shrubs and
flowers.
http://www.cornwallgardensociety.org.uk/ |
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20th to 22nd |
Porthleven Food and Music
Festival -
Various food and drink producers selling and sampling their
products. 10am-9pm. Around the harbour. |
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28th April |
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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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) |
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Annual- early bank holiday weekend
4th to 6th |
World Pilot Gig
Championships - Isles of Scilly
http://www.worldgigs.co.uk/ |
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5th May |
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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1st May |
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. Tel: 01736 799660 |
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9th May |
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 tel. 01326
572063. Route TBC
The Beating of the Boundaries ceremony always falls on the day before
Ascension Day except if this clashes with Flora Day on the 8th |
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Tuesday 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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11th to 19th
May |
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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St. Ives Food and Drink Festival
Te St Ives Food and Drink Festival gives you the opportunity
to celebrate everything that is great about Cornish food and drink. Taste,
try, meet, buy, and enjoy the finest flavours and tastes that Cornwall has
to offer, see some of the best chefs in the county giving cooking
demonstrations and enjoy everything that St Ives has to offer, including
some of the best food and drink destinations anywhere in the UK.
St Ives Food and Drink Festival website for all information.
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Mabe's Steam Up and Shindig
Country Fair and Vintage Rally, between Mabe and Longdowns on the
A394. |
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Fal River Festival
A selection of events including art, craft, drama, literature, food,
gardens, music and watersports, both on and off the water around the Fal
Estuary.
http://www.falriver.co.uk/whats-on/fal-river-festival |
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26th - 28th |
Masked Ball - Porthleven |
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Porthleven Gig
Day
Pilot gig boats from around Cornwall racing. |
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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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West Cornwall Walking
Festival
About 18 different walks in west Cornwall. Most are free and guided.
Launched from Porthleven (More details to follow...)
http://www.walkwestcornwall.co.uk |
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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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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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Midsummer Eve Bonfire - Old Cornwall Society
http://www.oldcornwall.net/home/4576024264
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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 25 June. The
Festival culminates in Sea and Sail Day on 24 June with the ancient
serpent dance through the streets.
www.golowan.org |
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West Cornwall Motor Show
Held at Wendron football Club. 10.00am-4pm. £3.00 entry.
https://westcornwallmotorshow.com/ |
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Annually - last Saturday in June |
Porthleven
St Peter's Tide |
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July |
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Mullion
Harbour Day
Fun filled family day including harbour games, greasy pole, craft stalls,
free kayak tasters, hog roast, singers and a bar. Races throughout the day
for more information and to find out how to register see our blog site. |
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Sea, Salts
& Sail
Mousehole’s Festival of
traditional sailing boats and heritage and obligatory food cookery demo's.
www.seasalts.co.uk |
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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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Porthleven
Cricket Club Annual 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. |
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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/ |
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Lafrowda Festival: St Just
http://www.lafrowda-festival.co.uk/ |
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RNAS Culdrose Air Day - Helston
Annual spectacular military air day (not if cloudy or raining)
Plenty of stalls, exhibits etc. |
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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 |
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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. |
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National Dahlia
Collection - Varfell farm, nr Penzance
The Dahlia Garden is open daily between 9am to 5pm from mid-July to
the end of September usually on an “open but unattended basis” at no
charge. The opening period may be extended to October pending weather
conditions and the Dahlia’s remaining in flower Car parking is also
free and is immediately adjacent to the garden. Should the garden be
unattended during your visit there are plants for sale with an
“honesty box” in the adjacent tunnel. Disabled Access ~ The Collection
is located in a field with grass walkways and consequently the terrain
can be soft at times depending on the weather conditions. There is
ample width for access as we aim to make your visit as comfortable and
enjoyable for everyone. There are toilet facilities located on site
for your convenience. Dogs on leads are welcome, but please clear up
after them and use the waste bins provided.
Please note, this is a working farm and any closed gates must be
closed behind you. On the farm premises and particularly in the
entrance and gate ways be aware of the moving farm vehicles and
equipment. You are on the premises at your own risk |
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Flambards Fireworks Spectaculars
Every Monday and Wednesday night from August 8th and an evenings
family entertainment at Helston Flambards. Rides and attractions also open
late.
www.flambards.co.uk |
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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! |
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Porthleven Lifeboat Day
Activities round the harbour all day. Fundraising for the RNLI
www.porthlevenrnli.org.uk
See
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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/ |
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West of England Steam Rally,
Stithians Showground. TR3 7HL
Largest steam rally in the South West with over 100 steam engines.
http://www.cornishsteamandcountryfair.co.uk/ |
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Pirates on the Prom - Penzance Promenade
12noon - 7pm
Right you dogs its time to weigh anchor and set sail for Penzance. 15,000
pirates needed to break the Guinness World Record "largest gathering of
pirates". No land lubbers, so dress appropriate to count! (see website for
details). £2 donation, profits in aid of the RNLI. Lots of entertainment
going on as well. Be there or get tipped the black spot!
https://www.piratesontheprom.co.uk/ |
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Bank Holiday Monday |
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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Bank Holiday Monday |
Newlyn Fish Festival - a celebration of this major port's
importance in terms of the fishing industry. The fish market is filled
with stalls, cookery demonstrations, exhibitions and displays relating
to fishing heritage as well as Celtic entertainment.
www.newlynfishfestival.org.uk |
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holiday weekend |
Mullion
Scarecrow Spectacular
The 9th year and 60+ scarecrows will be on display all over Mullion in
shops, hotels, businesses and homes. This years theme "On Telly"
Trail leaflets at £1 from the
Methodist chapel will then be available to find and identify the
scarecrows. Entries enter for prize judging on Tuesday. Food will be
served every day in the Methodist chapel schoolroom. |
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Helston Harvest Fair Weekend- Helston
Family pet and dog show at the Football club on the 2nd. Horticultural
show at the Old Cattle Market on the 3rd. Also Carnival judging 4.45pm
and leaving 6pm from the Tesco car park.
www.helstonhf.co.uk |
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St Ives Festival
With music, visual arts, poetry, literature, theatre and cinema on offer
around St Ives, in Cornwall.
http://www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk/ |
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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 |
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Cornwall food and Drik Festival - Truro, Lemon Quay
http://www.cornwallfoodanddrinkfestival.com
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National Trust Trelissick Estate -
Applause for Apples and Celebrations with Cider. 10.30am to 5.00pm
Apple Weekend at Trelissick - Up to 300 varieties of apples on display in
the Georgian Stables. Some varieties for sale. Experts on hand, apple
tastings, cider pressing, lots of fun, games and an explorer trail for
families. |
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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 |
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Falmouth Beer
Festival - Princess Pavilion, Falmouth organised by CAMRA Kernow
Just in time to wash the taste away of those yucky oysters. Woolly jumper
optional and don't ask for a lager top. 240+ real ales and 60+ real ciders
and perries. Glasses in third, half or pint servings. £10 entry includes
£6 of beer tokens = 3 pints.
http://www.cornwall.camra.org.uk/ |
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Flambards Fireworks Spectaculars - season finale
Every Monday and Wednesday night from August 8th and an evenings
family entertainment at Helston Flambards. Rides and attractions also open
late.
www.flambards.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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Helston Christmas
Lights - Switch On.
Free parking(after 4pm council car parks), market stalls, fireworks &
late night shopping |
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Porthleven Christmas
lights Switch On - 6.30pm |
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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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Helston Festive Family Fun night
Santa Claus, late night shopping, fun rides, lantern parade & market
stalls
Free parking after
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Mullion Christmas Lights
Switch on and Christmas Fayre. Activity starts from 6pm |
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Christmas at Helston Railway
www.helstonrailway.co.uk |
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Helston Museum - Meet
Santa and one of his Reindeer
Also soup and pasties. Free parking after 4pm in council car parks |
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