What’s On
Events for 2019
Take a look at what’s going on whilst you holiday in Cornwall
January
Ice Skating at Eden
All month
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
February
Half Term at Eden
16 – 24 February 2019
‘Passport to the world’ – activities for all the family.
Look out for:
Fifteen Cornwall’s Spring Lunch Offers
Seasonal produce, freshly cooked.
Ice Skating at Eden
Until 24 February
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
March
World Pasty Championships
2 March 2019
Annual competition at the Eden Project.
Beer & Mussel Festival
2019 date tbc
Annual event at The Cornish Arms, St Merryn.
St Piran’s Day Celebrations
3 March
Celebrations for Cornwall’s patron Saint at Perranporth from 1.30pm.
Falmouth Spring Festival
14 – 24 March
Events around Falmouth celebrating its green spaces.
Hurling
5 & 16 March
The traditional street sport of hurling a silver ball takes places in St Columb, Newquay. 4.30 – 8pm.
April
Easter Activities at Eden
6 – 25 April 2019
Family fun at the Eden Project.
Porthleven Food Festival
26 – 28 April
Food demos, food & craft stalls around the harbour.
Trevithick Day
27 April
27 April
Street festival and entertainment in Camborne.
May
May Day in Padstow
1 May 2019
Otherwise known as Obby ‘Oss day. Join the locals as they decorate the streets in readiness for two ‘osses (people in horse costumes) race through the streets.
St Agnes Bolster Festival
4 – 6 May 2019
Family event with a pageant, street theatre, lantern procession, bonfire & BBQ.
Fowey Festival of Arts & Literature
11 – 18 May 2019
Guest authors, workshops and competitions.
Fal River Festival
24 May – 2 June 2019
10 day festival including arts, literature, theatre, food & more.
Open Studios Cornwall
25 May – 2 June 2019
A chance to see inside some of the famous art studios across the Duchy.
June
Royal Cornwall Show
6 – 8 June 2019
Head to the showground at Wadebridge for the best of Cornwall’s agriculture, food and entertainment.
Falmouth Sea Shanty & Classic Regatta
14 – 16 June 2019
Sea celebrations in Falmouth.
WFGA Championships
14 – 16 June 2019
Football Golf World Championships, St Austell.
Polperro Festival
15 – 22 June 2019
Live music, arts, crafts and comedy in Polperro.
European Legends Link Championships
20 – 23 June 2019
Trevose Golf Club, Padstow.
Golowan Festival
21 – 30 June 2019
Traditional performing arts and music festival, Penzance.
St Merryn Steam & Vintage Rally
22 – 23 June 2019
Steam Fair, digger dancing, music and entertainment.
Mevagissey Feast Week
23 – 29 June 2019
A mouth-watering programme of events in Mevagissey.
July
Penzance Literary Festival
3 – 6 July 2019
Celebration on books, reading and writing.
Bodmin Heritage Riding Festival
5 – 7 July 2019
Chase the Beast of Bodmin and enjoy the entertainment! Feast day, carnival and traditional fun in Bodmin.
Lafrowda Festival
5 – 20 July 2019
Community Arts Festival, St Just, Penwith.
Newquay Carnival
6 July 2019
Starts at 6pm.
Rock Oyster Festival
Returns in 2020
Enjoy local oysters and entertainment at Rock.
Charlestown Regatta Week
27 July – 2 August 2019
Fun and entertainment in Charlestown.
28 July 2019
Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions
Ibiza Club Classics mark the start of the summer sundowner sessions.
St Endellion Music Festival
30 – 9 August July 2019
Music from Brahms to Broadway, Port Isaac.
August
Camelford Agricultural Show
14 August 2019
Traditional country show.
Boardmasters
7 – 11 August 2019
Newquay’s surf, skate and music festival.
Falmouth Week
9 – 18 August 2019
Sailing Regatta events.
Tregony Heavy Horse Show
11th August 2019
Heavy horses, Shetland Ponies, crafts and stalls, Roseland.
Cornwall Folk Festival
22 – 26 August 2019
Local, national and international performers take to the town stages in Wadebridge.
Lusty Glaze Beach Tag Rugby Tournament
23 – 25 August 2019
Family festival with food & music.
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week
18 – 24 August 2019
A packed week of events in and around the River Fowey.
Cornwall Pride
24 August 2019
Parade, stalls and live music, Newquay.
September
Newquay Fish Festival
13 – 15 September 2019
Plenty of entertainment and of course, fish.
Eden Arts Festival
14 – 22 September 2019
Celebrating art and culture.
Speed Hill Climb
14 – 15 September 2019
Event at Watergate Bay.
St Ives September Festival
14 – 28 September 2019
Entertainment, exhibitions, walks, talks and workshops.
Truro Food Festival
27 – 29 September 2019
Head to Lemon Quay for all things foodie.
British SUP National Championships
28 – 29 September 2019
Event at Watergate Bay.
October
Eden Ice Rink
2019 opening date tbc
Start of the Eden Project’s winter ice skating sessions.
Callington Honey Fair
2 October 2019
One of the largest street fairs in Cornwall based around a traditional theme of honey.
Falmouth Oyster Festival
10 – 14 October 2019
Celebrating the start of the oyster season.
Halloweden
19 Oct – 3 November 2019
Spooky children’s activities for half term.
Cathedral City Christmas Market
25 – 26 November 2019
Festive market with food, drink, arts & crafts.
November
Cathedral City Christmas Market
15 – 17 November 2019
Festive market with food, drink, arts & crafts.
Truro City of Lights
20 November 2019
Spectacular festive event in Truro.
Christmas at Eden
2019 date tbc
Meet Father Christmas, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
December
Christmas at Eden
Selected dates 2019 tbc
Meet Father Christmas, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
Padstow Christmas Festival
5 – 8 December 2019
Get in the festive spirit and visit Padstow. Parades, fun events, chef demos and fireworks.
Mousehole Christmas Lights
14 December 2019 – 4 January 2020
Famous Christmas light display in the harbour.