What’s On
Events for 2021/2022
These events were scheduled before the COVID-19 pandemic. We advise that you contact each organisation should you wish to visit to ensure the event is running and check what their current guidelines may be. You may be required to book tickets in advance to some attractions.
January
Ice Skating at Eden
All month
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
February
Half Term at Eden
2022 date tbc
Activities for all the family.
Ice Skating at Eden
Until 21 February 2022
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
March
World Pasty Championships
5 March 2022
Annual competition at the Eden Project.
St Piran’s Day Celebrations
5 March 2022
Celebrations around the county for Cornwall’s patron Saint.
Boscastle Walking Week
27 March – 1 April 2022
An intimate event run by local people.
Falmouth Spring Festival
2022 dates TBC
Events around Falmouth celebrating its green spaces.
April
Easter Activities at Eden
2022 dates TBC
Family fun at the Eden Project.
Cornwall Spring Flower Show
2 – 3 April 2022
The Royal Cornwall Showground.
Porthleven Food Festival
22 – 24 April 2022
Food demos, food & craft stalls around the harbour.
Surfaced Pro 2022
2022 dates TBC
Surfing Championships at Watergate Bay.
Trevithick Day30 April 2022
30 April 2022
Street festival and entertainment in Camborne.
May
May Day in Padstow
1 May 2022
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.
Helston Flora Day
7 May 2022
Traditional floral carnival day in Helston.
St Agnes Bolster Festival
2 May 2022
Family event with a pageant, street theatre, lantern procession, bonfire & BBQ.
Fowey Festival of Arts & Literature
6 – 14 May 2022
Guest authors, workshops and competitions.
Fal River Festival2022 dates TBC
Festival of arts, literature, theatre, food & more.
Open Studios Cornwall
23 – 31 May 2022
A chance to see inside some of the famous art studios across the Duchy.
Bude & Stratton Folk Festival
28 – 5 June 2022
A great line up of folk musicians and bands.
June
Royal Cornwall Show
9 – 11 June 2022
Head to the showground at Wadebridge for the best of Cornwall’s agriculture, food and entertainment.
Falmouth Sea Shanty
17 – 19 June 2022
Sea celebrations in Falmouth.
Legend of the Bay
2022 dates TBC
SUP & Kitesurfing Championship at Watergate Bay.
Murdoch Day
18 June 2022
Celebrations in Redruth.
Golowan Festival
17 – 26 June 2022
Traditional performing arts and music festival, Penzance.
St Merryn Steam & Vintage Rally
2022 dates TBC
Steam Fair, digger dancing, music and entertainment.
Mevagissey Feast Week
2022 dates TBC
A mouth-watering programme of events in Mevagissey.
July
Bodmin Heritage Riding Festival
2 – 4 July 2022
Chase the Beast of Bodmin and enjoy the entertainment! Feast day, carnival and traditional fun in Bodmin.
Newquay Carnival
2022 dates TBC
Starts at 6pm.
Charlestown Regatta Week
23 – 29 July 2022
Fun and entertainment in Charlestown.
Rock Oyster Festival
29 July – 31 July 2022
Enjoy local oysters and entertainment at Rock.
Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions
22 July 2022
Ibiza Club Classics mark the start of the summer sundowner sessions.
Looe Carnival week
2022 dates TBC
Carnival celebrations in Looe.
August
Camelford Agricultural Show
10 August 2022
Traditional country show.
Boardmasters
10 – 14 August 2022
Newquay’s surf, skate and music festival.
Falmouth Week
5 – 14 August 2022
Sailing Regatta events.
Rip Curl GromSearch
2022 dates TBC
Surf event at Watergate Bay.
Cornwall Folk Festival
27 – 29 August 2022
Local, national and international performers take to the town stages in Wadebridge.
Lusty Glaze Beach Tag Rugby Tournament
26 – 28 August 2022
Family festival with food & music.
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week
14 – 20 August 2022
A packed week of events in and around the River Fowey.
September
Newquay Fish Festival
2022 dates TBC
Plenty of entertainment and of course, fish.
St Ives September Festival
10 – 24 September 2022
Entertainment, exhibitions, walks, talks and workshops.
Speed Hill Climb
2022 dates TBC
Event at Watergate Bay.
British SUP National Championships
2022 dates TBC
Event at Watergate Bay.
October
Eden Ice Rink
23 October 2021 – 21 February 2022
Start of the Eden Project’s winter ice skating sessions.
Callington Honey Fair
2022 dates TBC
One of the largest street fairs in Cornwall based around a traditional theme of honey.
Falmouth Oyster Festival
7 -10 October 2021
Celebrating the start of the oyster season.
Halloweden
23 – 32 October 2021
Spooky children’s activities for half term.
November
Truro Cathedral Artisan Christmas Market
6 – 7 November 2021
Festive market with food, drink, arts & crafts.
Christmas at Eden
24 November 2021
Meet Father Christmas, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
Falmouth Christmas Lights
25 November 2021
Spectacular festive event in Falmouth.
December
Festival of Christmas
2021 dates TBC
Meet Father Christmas, join in with activities, go skating and see the festive plant displays at the Eden Project.
Padstow Christmas Festival
3 – 6 December 2020
Get in the festive spirit and visit Padstow. Parades, fun events, chef demos and fireworks.
Mousehole Christmas Lights
2021 dates TBC
Famous Christmas light display in the harbour.
