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January - December

Magical Moments in North Cornwall 2019This year-long festival of happenings, will celebrate the beauty, culture and history of North Cornwall in the 60th Anniversary Year of Cornwall’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Jill Lamède, The Tintagel Storyteller, will deliver Pop-Up Storytelling.

www.magicalmoments2019.co.uk

March 2

St Piran’s FestivalDress in black and white, bring your flags and join in the biggest St Piran’s celebration ever! Redruth is celebrating the patron saint of tinners with a community procession, live music, street entertainment, classic cars and a St Piran’s Round!

www.visitredruth.co.uk

March 4 - 5

St Piran-in-PenwithCelebrate St Pirantide with us! Penzance Guizers will perform a traditional dance, Cornish songs will be sung. Over 600 people will process through Penzance singing Trelawny and dancing a St Piran Furry.

www.facebook.com/StPiraninPenwith/

April 5 - 7

Newlyn International Film FestivalCome to the Acorn Theatre in Penzance for workshops, talks, awards, and a party with the Badlands Blues Band. There will be a special showing of Cornish Tommies along with films from award-winning directors Henry Scott-Irvine and Luke Bradford.

www.newlynfilmfestival.com

April 11 - 14

Perranporth Loudest ShoutSongs of the sea, Cornish tunes and Shanty music will be heard across the town. This year 20 musical groups are visiting from Wales, Bristol, Devon and all over Cornwall. This is a special festival for those who enjoy traditional harmony singing.

www.perranporthshout.co.uk

April 13 - 21

St Endellion Easter Music FestivalWelcome to another feast of 9 concerts, with a wonderful range of choral and orchestral music. This year features a special commission of St Mark’s Passion by Oli Tarney, Mozart’s C Minor Mass, Shostakovich’s 9th Symphony and lots more.

www.endellionfestivals.org.uk

April 23 - May 4

Roseland Festival Roseland Festival includes Folk and jazz, history and art, films and photography, choirs and quartets, walks and talks. The diverse programme of events on offer means the Roseland Festival has something for everyone.

www.roselandfestival.co.uk

April 26 - 28

Porthleven Food FestivalA feast of food, drink, music and family fun around the historic harbour of Porthleven. Watch renowned chefs cook up a storm, sample local cuisine, then kick back and listen to some good music.

www.porthlevenfoodfestival.com

April 27

Camborne Trevithick DayThis one day street festival is named after Richard Trevithick, pioneer of high pressure steam power. There’ll be live music, fairground rides, street stalls, vintage vehicles, dancing, strolling players, a flower festival, a model exhibition and finally a late afternoon steam parade.

www.trevithick-day.org.uk

May 4

Saltash May Fair 2019Local people will come together to celebrate their community in Saltash with dancing, music, stalls, bouncy castles and delicious food. It is a perfect day for families to enjoy.

www.facebook.com/SaltashMayFair

May 4

West Looe May Fayre Come to the beautiful fishing town of Looe to experience a traditional street celebration. There will be maypole dancing, local produce stalls, live music and entertainment and competitions. It’s a perfect day out for families.

www.looeguide.co.uk/eventslist.php?m=5

May 6

Black Prince Flower Boat ProcessionThis revival of an ancient festival bidding farewell to winter takes place across the beautiful villages of Millbrook, Kingsand and Cawsand. It’s a colourful spectacle with dancing and singing through the streets, maypole dancing, Morris dancing and a host of Town Criers in full regalia!

www.facebook.com/Black-Prince-Flower-Boat-Procession

May 8

Helston Flora DayFor hundreds of years, the townsfolk have celebrated the end of winter by decorating their buildings with greenery and floral arrangements. Couples dance through the streets, entering houses and shops to drive out the darkness of winter and bring in the light of spring.

www.helstonfloraday.org.uk

May 11 - 18

The Fowey Festival of Arts and LiteratureFowey is awash with well-known faces as authors, celebrities and musicians entertain Festival goers. There’ll be workshops, guided tours, literary events, an Art Trail and Secret Garden Trail as well as an awesome children's programme.

www.foweyfestival.com

May 18

Goonhilly Village Green GatheringA programme of free talks and workshops exploring ideas about art, science and nature will precede a community Gathering on the Goonhilly Downs. Eight commissioned artists will unveil new work at the event which celebrates the unique landscape and the people who live there.

www.goonhillyvillagegreen.org

May 18

The Newquay Community Orchard Spring FayreA celebration of new growth and all things spring! The Fayre brings together local makers, artisans, farmers and charities to celebrate the new season with a series of maker workshops and delicious food.

www.newquayorchard.co.uk

May 18

Callington MayFestCallington MayFest is a daylong street festival of dance, song and storytelling! There’ll be a parade of giants, maypole dances, an artisan market, local bands, choirs, Breton, Latino and Morris dancers.

www.callingtonmayfest.weebly.com

May 19

LostFestLostFest is a celebration of all that Lostwithiel and the surrounding area have to offer in the way of crafts, tasty food, street entertainment and live music. It is a fantastic day for all the family!

www.lostfest.co.uk

May 24 - 26

Bodmin Moor Poetry Festival 2019Now in its eighth year, the Bodmin Moor Poetry Festival is a highlight on the arts calendar locally and a must-attend for poetry fans across the UK. There’ll be readings, talks, workshops, art, music, beautiful walks and yoga. It’s friendly, informal and fun!

www.bodminmoorpoetryfestival.com

May 24 - 27

Bude & Stratton Folk Festival Known locally as the ‘friendliest Fest in the West’. Come and experience some quality concerts, sessions, open mics and fringe events, with dancing, workshops and Mick Ryan's 'Here at the Fair'. Guests include Geoff Lakeman, Granny's Attic, Si Barron, Georgia Lewis, Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner and more!

www.budefolkfest.com

May 24 - June 2

Fal River FestivalThis 10 day celebration has over 100 events taking place in, on and around the Fal River. Showcasing creative talent from the worlds of art, music, food, theatre, film, sports and adventure, the festival has something for everyone.

www.falriverfestival.co.uk

May 24 - 29

Scilly Folk FestivalThe Scilly Folk Festival welcomes you across the water to join in the fun with a line-up of folk artists and a riotous barn dance. You’ll be yearning to return to the glorious Isles of Scilly again and again.

www.facebook.com/scillyfolkfestival

May 25 - June 2

Open Studios Cornwall 2019Cornish creativity in curious spaces and beautiful places. Artists, craftspeople and designers throw open their studios doors across Cornwall.

www.openstudioscornwall.co.uk

May 30 - June 2

Four Days of FunCamelford Town Council’s ‘Four Days of Fun’ includes Music in the Park, Tug of War, Circus Skills, Dog Show, Fun Runs, Story Time with John Brolly and to celebrate the completion of its new skate park, street artist ‘Sk8tch’ will lead workshops.

www.camelford-tc.gov.uk

June 1 - August 31

SALT 2019 Festival of Landscape and DanceA 3-month programme of fantastic outdoor dance, performed in breathtaking settings across Cornwall. With Southpaw Dance's ‘Icarus’, Simon Birch’s re-imagined ‘Terrarium’, ‘HOUSE’ - an installation by Angela Woodhouse and Christina Romero Cross, and the ‘Light Fantastic’ dance party.

www.dancerepublic2.com

June 6 - 9

The Causley Festival of Literature & ArtsThe Causley Festival of Arts & Literature is a celebration of literature, music, art, poetry and theatre across a variety of venues in poet Charles Causley’s home town of Launceston. There’s something for the whole family.

www.charlescausleyfestival.co.uk

June 15 - 20

‘Look Up’: St Andrew’s Arts Festival The Festival week celebrates the creative arts in the widest sense with exhibitions & events which include community art, Yskynna vertical dance, Redruth and Carn Brea guided walks, the Baroque Angels in concert, a young people’s show, cabaret and more.

www.redruthchurch.org.uk

June 15

Murdoch DayRedruth celebrates its most famous citizen, inventor William Murdoch, with a day of music and entertainment. There’ll be a children’s dance and art procession, a street market, an old tyme fair, and much much more!

www.visitredruth.co.uk

June 15

West of England Bandsmen’s FestivalHeld in Bugle since 1912, West of England Bandsmen’s Festival features competing bands that start this unique open air festival with a traditional march through the village. Come listen to stunning brass music and see which band wins the Royal Trophy.

www.buglebandcontest.co.uk

June 21 - 30

Golowan FestivalGolowan is a vibrant community-led festival in Penzance with music, theatre, dance, processions, street entertainment, poetry, song and children’s entertainment. This year’s theme is ‘Golowan Goes Green!’ as the festival becomes increasingly more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

www.golowanfestival.org

June 22

Illogan Parish FairThis family event celebrates all aspects of local life and culture including history, wildlife, artwork and craft. Relax and enjoy the stalls, bouncy castle and free entertainment whilst sampling delicious homemade cakes.

www.illoganparishfair.uk

June 22 - 23

Midsummer DanceThe Midsummer Dance weekend is a celebration of the best professional, community and youth dance, held in the unique setting of the Sterts theatre, Upton Cross. With so much variety packed into two days, there is something for everyone.

www.sterts.co.uk

June 22 - 23

Saltash Regatta and Waterside FestivalThe award-winning Saltash Regatta is one of the most colourful annual events held in Cornwall attracting visitors from Cornwall and Devon alike. There’ll be gig racing, the Cardboard Boat Race, live music, market stalls and children’s rides.

www.saltashregatta.co.uk

June 24 - 30

Mevagissey Feast WeekFeast Week historically celebrates St Peter, patron Saint of fishermen. Fish Sunday sees local venues serve culinary delights on the quay, there’s a Trawler Race, fish auction, Church Parades and flora dances, live music and a fantastic firework display.

www.mevagisseyfeastweek.org.uk

July 3 - 6

Penzance Literary FestivalKnown for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community, the Pz Litfest celebrates fiction, poetry, storytelling and song, along with hands-on writing workshops. In a changing world, the theme for the 10th festival is ‘Borderline’.

www.pzlitfest.co.uk

July 5 - 20

Lafrowda FestivalFor two weeks St Just will be buzzing with events, performances and workshops for all. The theme this year is ‘Off The Page’ - there’ll be tons of book, storytelling, art, poetry, limerick, comic-related activities, culminating in a day of processions, stalls and live music entertainment!

www.facebook.com/LafrowdaFestival

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August 27 - 30

Bude Jazz FestivalBude Jazz Festival is in its 32nd year! Taking place across the town, it includes a parade and free concerts in the bandstand. There are some 60 sessions and around 40 bands featuring traditional jazz with enough variety to suit everyone’s taste.

www.Jazzfestivalbude.co.uk

July 5 - 7

Bodmin Riding & Heritage FestivalJoin Bodmin’s busy rebels for this three day celebration of the town’s ancient Cornish heritage, championing its past, present and future. Activities take place across the town, with the main event on Saturday featuring live music, dance and a parade through the streets.

www.bodminridingandheritage.org.uk

July 21 - 22

Rescorla FestivalCome and celebrate Cornish history, language, dialect, poetry, songs and dance. Take part in a history walk, learn some Cornish phrases, experience the traditional ‘snail creep’ dance and enjoy a Cornish Tea Treat!

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July 30 - August 9

St Endellion Summer FestivalInternational musicians will gather to present a programme of concerts, opera, chamber music and recitals in the glorious setting of North Cornwall. This is a unique opportunity to see world-class performers in an intimate setting.

www.endellionfestivals.org.uk

August 1 - 2

PLAYFEST 2019A festival celebrating children’s right to play! Two days of circus skill workshops and shows, ‘have-a-go’ sessions, entertainers, arts & crafts workshops, stalls, face painting, music, dance, yoga and fairground rides. All based around the Swamp Circus Big Top, Dance tent, Art & Music tents and Green Zone at Cattle Market Fields, Truro.

www.play-fest.co.uk

August 1 - 29

Sing Along the RiverCornwall’s best choirs and singing groups gather together with Lostwithiel Town Band for a series of evenings of music and song. There’ll be hot food to grab and a full bar so bring chairs, blankets and your chums for a sing along.

www.reallylovelyprojects.org.uk

August 3

ChilliFestCome to Kehelland to celebrate the best of Cornish Grown Chillies! There’ll be plants & seeds for sale, a chilli exhibition, a tasting challenge, growing and cooking advice followed by a lantern procession and fire show at dusk.

www.kehellandtrust.org.uk

August 3 - 9

Creation FestCreation Fest is a free, music and skate family festival at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge. There’ll be over 70 live bands, talks and a custom-built skate park, as well as kids and teen tents, barn dances, silent discos, fireworks and a bonfire.

www.creationfest.org.uk

August 22 - 26

Cornwall Folk FestivalCome listen to The Unthanks, Show Of Hands’ Steve Knightley, Penzance’s fast-pickers Flats and Sharps, Midnight Skyracer, Noble Jacks and many more. Wadebridge’s streets and pubs pulse with artists in abundance at one of Britain’s finest small festivals, the perfect last blast of summer!

www.cornwallfolkfestival.com

August 26 - 31

Hellys International Guitar Festival 2019One of Europe's leading international guitar festivals returns, featuring workshops, talks, poetry, literature, free guitar lessons, ‘The H-Factor’ competition, prizes and a plethora of incredible concerts around Helston.

www.hellysfestival.co.uk

September 4 - 8

Gorsedh Kernow Esedhvos Festival of Cornish CultureCelebrate Cornwall’s distinctive identity and Celtic heritage in St Just in Penwith with live music, dance, Cornish language events, a literary festival, a conference and the iconic blue robed bardic ceremony.

www.gorsedhkernow.org.uk

September 7

Redruth International Mining & Pasty FestivalThis free event is a tribute to the heritage of Cornish Mining and pasties celebrated in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Redruth. There’ll be quality Cornish food produce, crafts, live music, street entertainment, a guided classic coach tour and even an opportunity to make your own pasty!

www.visitredruth.co.uk

September 13 - 15

Breeze Art and Makers FairThis annual fair is set in the 18 Century Trereife House and gardens. The exhibition showcases 80 selected regional designers, craft makers and fine art galleries. There’ll be live craft demonstrations, talks, films and tasty local food.

www.breezefair.org

September 13 - 15

Liskeard UnlockedAs part of the national Heritage Open Days, organisations in Liskeard come together to share stories of the town and its people, with walks, workshops, exhibitions and the chance to see behind doors which are usually closed.

www.visitliskeard.co.uk

September 14 - 28

St Ives September Festival The town draws in arts and music lovers for a host of events: exhibitions, workshops, outdoor poetry, talks, Celtic music, choirs, blues and folk. It’s an irresistible mix of music, art, local cuisine and landscape.

www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk

December 7

Saltash Christmas Festival 2019With snow in the air and stilt walkers on the ground, Fore Street will be transformed into a pedestrian haven of entertainment, while shopkeepers display the fabulous range of Christmas gifts to be bought right here in Saltash.

www.facebook.com/SaltashCelebratesChristmas

October 12

KEHELLAND APPLE DAY Celebrating 15 years!This is a celebration of Cornish apples, orchards and community, with an exhibition of over 100 regional and heritage apples. There’ll be juice pressing and cider tasting, advice, fabulous food, games, singing and an orchard blessing ceremony.

www.kehellandtrust.org.uk

October 30 - November 2

Lowender PeranThis festival celebrates Cornwall’s Cultural Heritage and its Celtic Connections. Come to Newquay to see over 300 performers, there’ll be a parade, stalls, concerts, ceilidhs, storytelling, family events, late night music sessions and more!

www.lowenderperan.co.uk

November 2

Saltash Kalan Gwav 2019Kalan Gwav celebrates the start of winter, hollering during the Wassail to drive away the demons and encourage a good harvest. There’ll be fireworks, market stalls, inflatables and live entertainment for the whole family.

www.facebook.com/SaltashKalanGwav

November 15 - 17

Cornwall Film FestivalCornwall Film Festival will shake up your cultural calendar with a thought-provoking and challenging showcase of independent cinema at The Poly in Falmouth. This is your invitation to see critically acclaimed new releases, experience masterclasses, director Q&A’s and industry events.

www.cornwallfilmfestival.com

November 16

St. Austell Torchlight CarnivalThe whole community joins the spectacular Carnival to celebrate the beginning of winter. There’s free entertainment all day in the town centre and the night sparkles with music, lights and fabulous costumes. Everyone is welcome!

www.staustelltorchlightcarnival.co.uk

November 20

City of Lights Lantern ParadeDuring this annual celebration of community the streets of Truro are illuminated by great lanterns made by school children and local artists. They process through the city serenaded by performers and musicians.

www.cityoflights.org.uk

November 29

Bodmin Lights UpBodmin’s Christmas Lights Switch on event will again team up with intoBodmin to illuminate the town with colourful projections and host exciting events to mark the start of the Christmas season.

www.intobodmin.co.uk

November 30

Redruth Christmas FestivalCome join us for the grand illuminated procession through the town, a dazzling Christmas light switch on, followed by the Redruth Wassail. Then throughout the Christmas period there will be carol concerts, singing, children’s rides and festive food freebies!

www.visitredruth.co.uk

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Wadebridge BikeLIGHTsThis magical, illuminated bicycle-based BikeLights parade takes place through the streets and over the bridges of Wadebridge at dusk, bringing together the whole community, of all ages, in a wonderfully visual and creative celebration of place.

www.wadebridgecreativehub.co.uk

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September 14 - 28

Helston Makes It! @ Museum of Cornish Life Helston Makes It! celebrates traditional and contemporary craft skills with two weeks of workshops, demonstrations and talks. On the final day the museum will be full of makers and visitors can watch and talk to craftspeople at work, with opportunities to ‘have a go’.

www.museumofcornishlife.co.uk

September 20 - 22

4TH Annual Crantock Folk, Beer & Cider FestivalThis action packed weekend at the Old Albion Inn includes live music indoors and out, featuring some of the finest musicians across Cornwall. Accompanying the music will be an extensive range of real ales, ciders, and local food.

www.oldalbioncrantock.com

September 21

Whitegold 2019: Festival of ClayWhitegold Festival is a free celebration of St Austell’s China Clay heritage. The town centre comes alive with hands-on clay and ceramics workshops; pop up street performances and busking stages; interactive exhibitions, craft stalls and discount offers from the town’s local shops and cafes.

www.whitegold.org.uk

October 10 - 13

North Cornwall Book FestivalCome to St Endellion for talks, workshops, exhibitions, evening concerts, readings and conversation with some of the country’s leading writers as well as home-grown Cornish ones.

www.ncornbookfest.org

October 10 - 13

Falmouth Oyster FestivalFalmouth Oyster Festival celebrates the start of the oyster dredging season by welcoming thousands of visitors to enjoy a packed programme of cookery demonstrations, live music, boat races, craft and produce stalls and freshly shucked oysters.

www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk

October 5 - 6

Fun PalacesFun Palaces is a movement promoting community at the heart of culture, with an annual weekend of free arts and science activities created by, for and with local people. Find your nearest Fun Palace and experience the magic!

www.funpalaces.co.uk

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