Each year Redruth celebrates its most famous citizen, inventor William Murdoch (1754 – 1839) when the town is packed with events and entertainment throughout the day for the whole family. Murdoch, although not born in Cornwall, is revered locally as a mechanical genius who improved the efficiency of steam engines in Cornwall’s tin mines. He... Read more »
The Golowan Festival has today become the most colourful community festival in the South West, blending Cornish tradition with contemporary imagery and ritual. The festival brings the past and present together in a community celebration of the traditional midsummer Feast of St. John. The festival has a packed programme of artists in celebration of music,... Read more »
Armed Forces Day, centred this year on spectacular Falmouth harbour in Cornwall, is a chance for the whole UK to show support for the men and women of our Armed Forces community – from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets. Cornwall will play proud host to a breath-taking series of events –... Read more »
The Stithians Agricultural Show offers the complete experience with varied musical entertainment, food courts, craft stalls, shopping opportunities around the Showground. Fairground, animals of all sorts including rare breeds, dog show and dog agility competitions, craft and cookery competitions in the Arts, Craft & Cookery Marquee. There is also a large Horticultural Marquee, always with... Read more »
Pasties, cakes and tea on sale in the Church, carboot, live music, local food producers and children’s entertainment in the field – a day of fun for all the family! Live music in the marquee, bar including local beers and BBQ from Madron YFC. Great line up featuring many talented local musicians.
Falmouth has something for everyone! With great activities, shopping and dining, there’s plenty to do around the town! Falmouth Week provides a racing programme to challenge the most competitive sailors, yet retains a ‘fun and friendly’ feel which also attracts families and the less experienced. The regatta is organised by the Port of Falmouth Sailing... Read more »
The show is very much a family event. As well as Steam Engines, Old Time Fun Fair, Vintage Vehicles, Model and Craft displays, there is much more to entertain everyone around the show. From a fun fair to vintage wood sawing, trade stands to heavy horse working demonstrations there is something for all the family.
The main Music and Performance events are held at The Guildhall, The Western Hotel and The St Ives Theatre. Smaller events are held in pubs and clubs throughout the town. Arts & Literature events are held at various venues – music, exhibitions, walks, talks, workshops, films, comedy, theatre, plays, stories, poetry, book launches, open studios... Read more »
Anglers unite. This festival in September in the waters around St Mawes Harbour near Falmouth is billed as ‘one of the biggest events to hit the game fishing scene for many years’. Fly fishers from around the world rock up to the event that covers all levels of ability in the watery sport. Expect the beaches and... Read more »
THE PARADE is at 12pm from The Guildhall to The Island ST IVES PRIDE from 12.30pm to 6pm Our Community Pride is our live music / conversation event, a safe family friendly event with lots to see and do. There are stalls from organisations and groups within Cornwall and the UK offering advice and support.... Read more »
