What’s On
Events for 2019 near Porth
Events and festivals in Cornwall often reflect the deep heritage of the county and its Celtic roots. Taking place throughout the year, they usually combine all the elements the Cornish are so good at – great food, live music and art, often in the form of a giant puppet or two!
January
Ice Skating at the Eden Project
All month
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus skating fee.
February
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 festival with feature ales and great food at The Cornish Arms, St Merryn.
March cont.
St Piran’s Day Celebrations
3 March
Celebrations for Cornwall’s patron Saint at Perranporth from 1.30pm.
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
Egg hunts and Easter fun at the Eden Project.
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
A great family event with a lantern procession, bonfire and BBQ. Giant Bolster street theatre, drums, and Pageant too!
Fowey Festival of Arts & Literature
11 – 18 May 2019
Meet authors, take part in workshops and talks.
June
Royal Cornwall Show
6 – 8 June 2019
Head to the showground at Wadebridge for the best of Cornwall’s agriculture, food and entertainment.
July
Newquay Carnival
6 July 2019
Starts at 6pm.
Rock Oyster Festival
2019 date tbc
Enjoy local oysters and entertainment at Rock.
28 July 2019
Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions
Ibiza Club Classics mark the start of the summer sundowner sessions.
August
Boardmasters
7 – 11 August 2019
Newquay’s surf, skate and music festival.
Lusty Glaze Beach Tag Rugby Tournament
23 – 25 August 2019
Family festival with food, music and fun.
August cont.
Cornwall Pride
24 August 2019
Parade, stalls and live music, Newquay.
September
Newquay Fish Festival
13 – 15 September 2019
Entertainment, chef demos and plenty of fish at the harbour.
Speed Hill Climb
14 – 15 September 2019
Event at Watergate Bay.
Eden’s Festival of Food
2019 date tbc
Join celebrity chefs for a food festival at the Eden Project.
October
Eden Ice Rink
2019 date tbc
Start of the Eden Project’s winter ice skating sessions.
November
Cathedral City Christmas Market
2019 date tbc
Food, drink, arts & crafts in Truro.
November cont.
Truro City of Lights
2019 date tbc
Spectacular festive event in Truro.
December
Padstow Christmas Festival
5 – 8 December 2019
Get in the festive spirit and visit Padstow. Parades, fun events, chef demos and fireworks.
