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Falmouth Farmer’s Market, The Moor
A popular market set right in the centre of Falmouth on the traffic free Moor area.
Every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm.
Truro Farmer's Market, The Piazza
Truro market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday in the piazza at Lemon Quay. Ample parking can be found at either the multi-story behind Marks and Spencers or in the car park adjacent to Tesco's car park on Newham road.
Every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
Gribbin Daymark Open Days, Fowey
The 84ft tower in the Fowey Estuary will be open to visitors. See the spectacular views from this prominent coastal landmark.
Sun 27th June – Sun 12th September from 11am to 5pm.
A charge of 50p per person will be made.
Art exhibition at Trebah
'Trebah and Beyond' paintings by Moira Hooper.
Paintings will be available for sale, enquire at The Gallery Shop
Tue 13th July - Mon 2nd August. Free to non-garden visitors.
Charlestown Regatta Week
Activities take place in and around the harbour at Charlestown and at the Regatta Field.
Sat 24th - Fri 30th July.
Constantine Arts Society Annual Exhibition
Constantine Arts Society are holding their annual exhibition of arts and crafts at Constantine Church Hall where you will find a wide range of media and subjects available to purchase at affordable prices.
Sat 24th July - Sun 15th August.
Gallery Exhibition by John Dyer at Trelissick Garden
A solo exhibition by John Dyer of his bold paintings, full of fun with more than just a touch of humour using a palette of Mediterranean and Caribbean colours which reflects his sunny nature.
Sat 24th July - Wed 1st September from 10.30am to 5pm each day. Normal admission charges apply.
Cornish Woodturning Show at Trelissick
A chance to see woodturning in action in Trelissick Stables with demonstrations by the Cornwall Association of Woodturners together with a display of finished work to view and buy.
Sat 31st July - Sun 1st August from 10.30am to 4pm. Normal admission fees apply.
NGS: Open Day at Homefield, Fraddam, Hayle
Small enchanting garden divided into rooms filled with colour and interest. Herbaceous borders, hostas, roses, grasses and late summer colour. A 'plantaholics' garden. Small lawns, seating areas, water features and Pompeiian oven.
Sun 1st August from 1pm to 5pm. Admission £2.50 per adult. Children free.
Kernow Live, Truro
Based aroung a big top arena in Boscawen Park, Kernow Live is a vibrant, musical celebration of arts, sports and circus. It includes shows, bands, local food, circus, sports displays and walkabout clowns.
Sun 1st - Wed 4th August.
Padstow Carnival Week
Padstow celebrate carnival week in style with activities, quiz, music and more. Fun for all!
Mon 2nd - Sat 7th August.
Grand Medieval Joust at Pendennis Castle
Enjoy the thrills and spills of medieval jousting and cheer on your favourite knight as our competors break lances in real mounted combat. The knights' teams compete in mounted skill at arms, and further entertainment is provided by our own jester.
Wed 4th and Thu 5th August.
Seasonal Garden Walks at Glendurgan
Join a member of the Glendurgan team on a leisurely walk through the garden.
Thu 5th August. Tour starts at 2pm.
Normal admission charges apply.
Goldsithney Charter Fair
The beautiful village of Goldsithney near St. Michaels Mount celebrates its 860 year old traditional villlage fair. Providing a showcase for local arts, crafts, produce and music.
Sat 7th August.
Falmouth Week
Internationally recognised sailing regatta complemented by lively shoreside entertainment and children's activities.
Sat 7th - Sat 14th August.
2010 Pendennis Cup
2010 will see the return of the prestigious Pendennis Cup, run by local superyacht yard Pendennis. The 2010 Pendennis Cup will follow a similar format of superyacht racing as an integral part of Falmouth Week.
Mon 9th - Sat 14th August.
NGS: Open Day at Arundell, Crantock
A garden where no garden should be! - on windswept North coast NT headland between 2 fantastic beaches. 1 acre set around original farm cottage. Front: cottage garden. Side: Mediterranean courtyard. Rear: rockery, shrubbery, more cottage garden leading to pond, stream and bog garden, herbaceous borders, Beth Chatto gravel garden, small pinetum and spectacular exotic garden.
Sat 14th August from 11am to 4.30pm.
Fowey Regatta Week
The annual regatta at Fowey is celebrated with a show from the Red Arrows, fireworks, a carnival and live music.
Sun 15th - Sat 21st August.
West of England Steam Rally, Stithians
The largest steam rally in the South West with over 50 full size steam engines plus stationary and scale steam engines, old time fairground, a large selection of vintage vehicles and moror cycles, stationary engines, heavy horses and more.
Fri 20th - Sun 22nd August.
Porthleven Lifeboat Day
Porthleven Lifeboat day is fun for all the family.
Sun 22nd August.
NGS: Open Day at Trengwainton, Madron
Sheltered garden with an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs. Picturesque stream running through valley and stunning views of Mounts Bay from terrace. Ongoing restoration of walled kitchen garden showcasing contemporary varieties of fruit and vegetables. Large collection of camellias and rhododendrons.
Sun 29th August from 10.30am to 5pm.
Newlyn Fish Festival
Celebrate all things fishy in one of Cornwall's most distinctive and original fishing villages. Satify your appetite at the seafood barbeque whilst enjoying the live entertainment and bidding at the seafood auction.
Mon 30th August.
Seasonal Garden Walks at Glendurgan
Join a member of the Glendurgan team on a leisurely walk through the garden.
Thu 2nd September. Tour starts at 2pm.
Normal admission charges apply.
Truro Carnival
Truro Carnival has been a tradition in Truro for many years.
Sat 11th September.
St Mawes Fish Festival and St Mawes Harbour Race
Sat 11th September.
NGS: Open Day at Halwyn, Truro
Halwyn has grown from farmland. The garden is still growing because of a love for colour. No set plan, plants go where they look good and if they grow they have a home. Roses are a favourite. The newest addition is the dell, a steep garden running down to the river with a breeze house at the bottom. River and surrounding area are a conservation site with beautiful scenery and birds.
Sat 11th September from 10am to 4pm.
St. Ives September Festival
Live music, live theatre, dance, art, talks, poetry, comedy & cinema crammed into a 15 day action-packed festival.We have artists from all over the world attending,some familiar to the festival and some here for the first time.
Sat 11th - Sat 25th September.
NGS: Open Day at Trelissick
Planted with tender shrubs; magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons with many named species characteristic of Cornish gardens. Fine woodlands encircle the gardens through which a varied circular walk can be enjoyed. Superb view over Falmouth harbour.
Sat 18th September from 10.30am to 5.30pm. Noraml admission charges apply.
NGS: Open Day at Buckshead House Garden, Constantine
Exposed South-facing 1¼-acre garden with panoramic views. Started in 2004 and divided into 3 distinct areas, it contains an evocative collection of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Gale force winds continually threaten but also help create this garden's unique character amidst a rural Cornish landscape
Sun 19th September from 2 to 5pm.
Cornwall Food and Drink Festival, Truro
Welcome to the sixth Cornwall Food and Drink Festival. Always guaranteed to create a buzz, it is the largest event anywhere dedicated to Cornish food and drink and this year it's even bigger and more action-packed than ever.
Fri 24th - Sun 26th September.
NGS: Open Day at Glendurgan
All admission fees go to the charity.
Sat 25th September from 10.30am to 5.30pm. Normal admission charges apply.
Seasonal Garden Walks at Glendurgan
Join a member of the Glendurgan team on a leisurely walk through the garden.
Thu 7th October. Tour starts at 2pm.
Normal admission charges apply.
Lowender Peran, Perranporth
Lowender Peran celebrates Cornwall's distinctive heritage of traditional music, dance, songs and story telling.
Wed 13th - Fri 17th October.
Falmouth Oyster Festival
Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season, Falmouth Oyster Festival is acknowledged as a must travel to event by many visitors from all over the country. Cookery demos, oyster and seafood bars, fantastic music line up and more.
Thu 14th - Sun 17th October.
Cornwall Film Festival, Falmouth
Cornwall’s eighth Film Festival will take place at the recently opened Phoenix Cinema, in the heart of Falmouth.
Fri 5th - Sun 7th November.
City of Lights, Truro
Giant lanterns made from withy and tissue will line the streets of Truro. Built by local school and community groups, every year the lanterns are more ambitious, inventive and impressive, with this year being no exception.
Wed 17th November.
Padstow Christmas Lights
Padstow's Christmas lights will illuminate Padstow Harbour throughout the Christmas Season. There are floating displays in the harbour as well as many on key buildings throughout the town.
Sun 28th November 2010 - Thu 6th January 2011.
Truro Primestock Show
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.
Wed 1st December.
Mousehole Christmas Lights
The Christmas lights in Mousehole are a stunning sight each year, with floating displays of lights in the harbour and around the streets. The 2010 ‘switch-on’ will be held on Saturday 18th December at 7.30pm.
Sat 18th December 2010 - Sun 2nd January 2011.
2011
St. Piran's Day
Take part in the annual pilgrimage from Perran Sands Holiday Park to St. Piran's Oratory and the Celtic Cross and follow the play as it is being performed.
Sat 5th March 2011 - time to be confirmed.
Trevithick Day, Camborne
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.
Sat 30th April 2011.
St. Ives May Day
A celebration of Spring rooted in the ancient customs of the town. A weekend of concerts, guided walks and exhibitions. On the bank holiday Monday there are parades, maypole dancing and the choosing of the may king and queen.
Sat 30th April - Monday 2nd May 2011.
Padstow May Day
The first day of May is Obby Oss day in Padstow. The origins of this traditional celebration are lost in the midst of time but it is thought to celebrate the arrival of Spring and may even be an ancient fertility festival.
Mon 2nd May 2011.
Helston Flora Day
A spring festival, the first festival after winter, featuring the Early Morning Dance, Hal-an-Tow, the Children's Dance, the Ancient Furry Dance and Evening Dance.
Sat 7th May 2011.
Daphne du Maurier Festival, Fowey
The festival is a general arts and literature festival, held in memory of Dame Daphne du Maurier, who lived and wrote in the area. A sparkling mix of star names, guided walks, talks, drama, community events and free entertainment.
Date tbc - 2011.
Run to the Sun Festival, Newquay
Run to the Sun has grown into one of the largest Custom Car, VW and dance festival in Europe since its conception. Run to the Sun is spread over 2 sites in Newquay; Trevelgue Holiday Park which is the main event site and Tregunnel car park which hosts the Show 'n' Shine.
The cruise organised by Volksworld heralds the beginning of the festival. Starting at Helston services on the M4, VW and Custom Car enthusiasts meet at various service stations enroute to the festival site. The cruise can attract in excess of 1000 cars creating a line of traffic over 8 kilometres long.
Date tbc - 2011.
Mabe Spring Fair
Replacing the Shindig, the Spring Fair includes crafts and Made-in-Cornwall stalls, Mabe school's craft competition, a bouncy castle, small steam engines, vintage cars and motorbikes, a hog roast, food stalls and a licensed bar.
Mon 30th May 2011.
Fal River Festival, Falmouth
If you're interested in the environment, the arts or activities on the water, there's something in the festival for you.
Date tbc - 2011.
Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge
For three days the Royal Cornwall Show Ground in Wadebridge hosts a 'living town' showcasing the best that Cornwall has to offer.
Thu 9th - Sat 11th June 2011.
Come to Marazion for free fun and entertainment on Folly Field. There will be a show by Squashbox Theatre, live music from bands and singers, dancers, majorettes, stalls, games, cream teas, a barbeque and much more.
Date tbc - 2011.
Murdoch Day, Redruth
Hundreds of people fill the streets in Redruth, as the Cornish town remembers its famous son, William Murdoch. With a celebration of the town's history, stalls, games and live entertainment, it's a day full of colour.
Sat 18th June 2011 - tbc.
St Ives Food & Drink Festival
The first food and drink festival in St Ives runs from June 14th with a number of daily events in some of the town’s bars and restaurants, building up through the week to the main Festival weekend on the 19th and 20th of June.
June 2011 - date tbc.
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
Mark Pilgrim (Managing Director) of Meudon Hotel sings Sea Shanties with Falmouth Shout.
The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival was founded and is organised by Falmouth Shout. The continuing work by members of Falmouth Shout, with the support of the RNLI has ensured that it has become a successful and popular annual event.
June 2011 - date tbc.
Cornish Boatshow, Falmouth
Cornish marine businesses will be showcasing their boats and equipment at Events Square in Falmouth, together with a marine marquee, craft stalls and refreshments.
June 2011 - date tbc.
Polperro Festival
An annual event with celebrations and activities throughout the week including music, art, drama, morris dancing and more!
June 2011 - date tbc.
Golowan Festival, Penzance
The Golowan Festival brings the past and present together in Penzance's community celebration of the traditional Feast of St. John, featuring The Golowan Band, Penglaz, Serpent Dances, The Quay Fair and more.
Mazey Day sees the town centre transformed with banners and leafy decorations, the streets closed and street markets, processions and a Serpent Dance featuring walking displays made by the children of many of the local schools in, and around, Penzance.
June 2011 - date tbc.
Mevagissy Feast Week
Various events throughout the week, including fish festival; live music events; processions; dancing; choral events; fishing boat race; raft race; mini triathlon; fete; carnival; spectacular firework display.
June 2011 - date tbc.
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.
Mon 11th July 2011.
Fowey Lifeboat Week
Various events will be taking place around the town including the RNLI Pennant Race, Garden Safari, concert, cream teas and more.
July 2011 - date tbc.
Culdrose Air Day
The Culdrose Air Day is always a highlight of the aviation year.
July 2011 - date tbc.
Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week
Internationally recognised sailing regatta complemented by lively shoreside entertainment and children's activities.
Sat 6th - Sat 13th August 2011.
Falmouth Oyster Festival
Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season, Falmouth Oyster Festival is acknowledged as a must travel to event by many visitors from all over the country. Cookery demos, oyster and seafood bars, fantastic music line up and more.
Thu 13th - Sun 16th October 2011.
Lowender Peran Festival, Perranporth
Lowender Peran is an annual festival celebrating Cornwall's Celtic connections.
Wed 19th October - Sun 23rd October 2011.
2012
Royal Cornwall Show
For three days each year the showground at Wadebridge is transformed into a living town, bustling with life, energy, agriculture, entertainment and trade.
Thu 7th - Sat 9th June 2012.