http://www.visitcornwall.com/whats-on
for full events listings.
Newquay 08/08/12 – 12/08/12
Surf, skate + music
festival situated across two legendary locations featuring the best in action
sports including ASP World Tour Surfing and a laid back music festival.
Camelford 08/08/12
Traditional
agricultural show, Includes dog shows, vintage vehicle collections,
displays of cattle, sheep and horses, sheep shearing displays, a heavy horse
show and much more.
Falmouth 12/08/12 – 18/08/12
Henri Lloyd Falmouth
Week has grown into the largest sailing regatta in the south west with more
than 450 yachts racing over eight days, and a lively programme of shoreside
events.
Mevagissey 13/08/12 – 17/08/12
Nowhereisland, a new
island nation originating from the Arctic, is voyaging around the south west’s
spectacular coastline, as part of an epic voyage of over 500 nautical miles
during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Truro 17/08/12 – 19/08/12
Stunning showmen’s
engines with their gleaming twisted brass, road rollers, ploughing engines,
heavy haulage road locomotives and agricultural traction engines.
Penzance 17/08/12 – 19/08/12
The Cornwall Design
Fair returns to the glorious setting of Trereife House. The event is a true
celebration of the quality and diversity of contemporary Cornish design.
The Fair presents a wide range of contemporary design, with furniture, interior
products, ceramics, glass, lighting, jewellery, textiles and fashion
accessories for sale.
Bude 18/08/12
The delightful annnual
carnival procession through Bude. Money collected on the day is donated to
local charities and organisations. Afternoon events are held in The Castle
Grounds.
Fowey 19/08/12 – 25/08/12
One of Britain’s premier sailing events. It is also a fun-filled week for all the family
– sailors and landlubbers alike. Includes an amazing display over the harbour
by the Red Arrows.
St Austell 22/08/12
In 2012, Chapterhouse
is performing in over 100 of Britain and Ireland’s most beautiful and idyllic
Newquay 23/08/12 – 27/08/12
Nowhereisland, a new
island nation originating from the Arctic, is voyaging around the south west’s
spectacular coastline, as part of an epic voyage of over 500 nautical miles
during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Holsworthy 23/08/12
A fun filled day out
for all the family. Entertainment all day long including gymnastics, falconry,
motorcycle stunts, Jive dancing, children’s sports, and horse jumping.
Saltash 25/08/12 – 26/08/12
A celebration of fine,
historic and performance cars set in the spectacular setting of Pentillie Castle. A dramatic
hill climb event where high perfomance cars of all eras and types compete
against the clock.
Near Gunnislake 25/08/12 – 02/09/12
Open Studios is a
chance to visit artists in their studios - to see where and how they create
their work and to talk to them about their ideas and their artwork. There is
something for all tastes. Some artists exhibit in shared exhibition spaces
rather than their own studios.
Truro 25/08/12
An annual celebration
of diversity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Cornwall, their friends
and families. A parade, live entertainment, stalls and food.
Portscatho 25/08/12
A traditional regatta
with a full programme of sailing over an exciting and highly visible course in
the beautiful Gerrans Bay. Shoreside events include live music, games, and food.
Penzance 25/08/12
The spectacular
backdrop of Trereife Park, near Penzance, will be the setting of a summer fayre on Saturday 25th August.
Penzance 26/08/12
This stunning venue is
the setting for an annual music event. Party In The Park is all about Cornwall’s best bands
performing in front of a capacity crowd, all under one roof. The event is being
held under cover in marquees within the beautiful and historic grounds of Trereife Park.
Newlyn 27/08/12
Celebrating all things
fishy in Britain’s premier fishing port where you can satisfy your appetite with the best
seafood you’re likely to find anywhere and help to raise money for the Royal
National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen.
Bude 28/08/12 – 31/08/12
Bude has
been involved in staging jazz festivals for 25 years and is renowned world-wide
for its support for the music.
Truro 31/08/12 – 03/09/12
Cornwall is to play host to an event that will be the first of its kind to hit the UK, as a “raw
revolution” sweeps the globe. “Raw Fest” will showcase the abundant health,
energy and love for raw vegan food and a healthy lifestyle.
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