Events
Events are many and varied throughout Cornwall, all year round. The especially mild climate means that spring comes early and the county is often in bloom when others are still shivering. There is an array of celebrations, carnivals, festivals, Saint's day celebrations, agricultural shows, regattas and watersport championships.
Wherever you are in the county, whatever the time of year, there will be something to enjoy. Your host will be happy to tell you what's on where you are staying. Here are a few exmples for 2008.
The Cornwall Spring Flower Show 2008
Nr LOSTWITHIEL - 05 April - 06 April
All members of the public are welcome to come and experience the wealth of Cornwall's flowers and plants displayed in the beautiful surroundings of the Boconnoc Estate.
Trevithick Day
CAMBORNE - 29 April
Camborne Trevithick Day is an annual celebration of the heritage and mining heritage of the area, with the focus on Richard Trevithick, pioneer of high pressure steam - power.
Giant Bolster Weekend
ST AGNES - 5 May - 6 May
Legend has it that long ago in the Parish of St. Agnes there lived a giant of a man called Bolster. Like all Cornish giants he was bad tempered, self centred and a bane on the lives of the villager. Witness his dastardly deeds in street theatre and pageantry.
Padstow Obby Oss
Padstow - 01 May
The Padstow Obby Oss is reputed to be the oldest dance festival in the country. The Day celebrates the Celtic festival of Beltane - the spring festival dedicated to the return of the Celtic sun god Bel.
Helston Flora Day
HELSTON - 8th May
An annual event held in Helston where Helstonians dance through the streets. Street stalls and a fair.
Daphne Du Maurier Festival
FOWEY - 08 May - 17 May
Join us for the Daphne du Maurier Festival of Arts and Literature - an entertaining 10 days of star names, guided walks, talks, drama, local events and free entertainment.
Fal River Festival 2008
FAL ESTUARY - 24 May - 01 June
Celebrating the rich, unique culture and heritage of the Fal Estuary, the Fal River Festival invites you to enjoy a stunning programme of events taking place both on and off the water.
Looe Festival by the Sea
LOOE - dates tbc
The historic port of Looe is the place to be with two days of fun and frivolity over the towns fourth Festival by the Sea.
Royal Cornwall Show
WADEBRIDGE - 05 June - 07 June
For three days each year the showground at Wadebridge is transformed into a living town, bustling with life, energy, agriculture, entertainment and trade. It is a significant event on the Cornish calendar.
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
FALMOUTH and ST MAWES - 13 June - 15 June
This festival allows the public the opportunity to enjoy this traditional nautical music and song. Various Shanty Groups from across the county will perform at venues along the waterfront.
Golowan Festival
PENZANCE - 22 June - 29 June
Golowan, the Feast of St. John, is Cornwall's greatest annual community arts festival, blending Celtic traditions of Penglaz and the Serpent Dance with a ten day programme of diverse festivities and entertainment.
Polperro Festival
POLPERRO - 21 June - 29 June
An annual event with celebrations and activities throughout the week including music, art, drama, morris dancing and more!
Stithians Agricultural Show
STITHIANS - 14 July
Stithians Show is one of the largest and oldest one day shows in the country. It is held annually in July and the attendance is in excess of 20,000 people each year.
Rip Curl Board Masters - World Championship Tour 2008
NEWQUAY - 04 August - 10 August
Two events: the men's WCT (World Championship Tour) and the women's WCT.
Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week 2008
FALMOUTH - 09 August - 16 August
Internationally recognised sailing regatta complemented by lively shore-side entertainment.
West of England Steam Rally
ST AGNES - 15 August - 17 August
The Biggest and Best Steam Engine Rally in the West - over 200 steam engines expected. Tywarnhayle Farm, Chiverton Roundabout (first left turn from the roundabout on the B3277 St. Agnes Road).
Fowey Regatta
FOWEY - 17 August - 23 August
The Fowey Royal Regatta is hailed by many as one of the best local regattas in the country and is generally held over the third full week of August.
Cornwall Folk Festival 2008
WADEBRIDGE - 22 August - 25 August
Four nights and three days of the best traditional and contemporary folk music, song, dance and street entertainment set in the lovely riverside town of Wadebridge.
Bude Jazz Festival
BUDE - 23 August - 30 August
New Orleans comes to Cornwall as Bude hosts one of Britain's leading annual jazz festivals, packing 200 jazz events into eight days.
Newlyn Fish Festival
PENZANCE - 25 August
The Newlyn Fish Festival is a fundraising event for the Fishermen's Mission in Newlyn, part of the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, attracting over 20,000 people each year.
Tall Ships Regatta
FALMOUTH - 10 September - 13 September
Falmouth will be the host port for the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. Ships open to the public from Wednesday to Friday.
The Lowender Peran Festival
PERRANPORTH - October
Celebrating Cornwall's Heritage and Celtic links in a programme of concerts, dance, markets, workshops, entertainment and more.
Falmouth Oyster Festival
FALMOUTH - October
Falmouth Oyster Festival is becoming acknowledged as a must travel to event by many visitors and holiday makers from all over the country. Timed to coincide with the start of the oyster harvesting season.
Roseland Festival
ROSELAND - dates tbc
A series of music, film, dance, drama and literary events at venues within the Roseland.