What’s On
Events for 2018 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
All month
Ice Skating at the Eden Project
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus £7 per person.
February
Until 18 February
Ice Skating at Eden
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus £7 per person.
March
3 March
World Pasty Championships
Annual competition at the Eden Project.
16 – 18 March
Beer & Mussel Festival
Annual festival with feature ales and great food at The Cornish Arms, St Merryn.
April
2018 date tbc
Easter activities at Eden
Egg hunts and Easter fun at the Eden Project.
May
1 May
May Day in Padstow
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.
5 – 6 May
St Agnes Bolster Festival
A great family event with a lantern procession, bonfire and BBQ. Giant Bolster street theatre, drums, and Pageant too!
12 – 19 May
Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature
Meet authors, take part in workshops and talks.
June
7 – 9 June
Royal Cornwall Show
Head to the showground at Wadebridge for the best of Cornwall’s agriculture, food and entertainment.
2018 date tbc
St Austell Feast Week
Celebrating the Feast of St Austol.
July
6 – 7 July
Rock Oyster Festival
Enjoy local oysters and entertainment at Rock.
August
Different dates during August
Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions
Evening music sessions at Lusty Glaze Beach, just around the corner from Porth.
8- 13 August
Boardmaster’s
Newquay’s surf, skate and music festival.
August cont.
25 – 27 August
Lusty Glaze Annual Beach Tag Rugby Tournament
Family festival with food, music and fun.
September
2018 date tbc
The Big Autumn Market
Lemon Quay, Truro.
2018 date tbc
Eden’s Festival of Food
Join celebrity chefs for a food festival at the Eden Project.
September cont.
7 – 9 September
Newquay Fish Festival
Entertainment, chef demos and plenty of fish at the harbour.
2018 date tbc
The Great Cornish Food Festival
Head to Lemon Quay, Truro for fabulous food and fun.
October
13 – 14 October
Stand Up Paddleboard Championships
Two day championship at Watergate Bay hosted by the Extreme Academy.
November
2018 date tbc
Cathedral City Christmas Market
Food, drink, arts & crafts in Truro.
2018 date tbc
Truro City of Lights
Spectacular festive event in Truro.
December
2018 date tbc
Padstow Christmas Festival
Get in the festive spirit and visit Padstow. Parades, fun events, chef demos and fireworks.
