What’s On
Events for 2016/17 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 near the end of the month
Ice Skating at Eden
Winter ice rink at the Eden Project. Usual entrance plus £7 per person.
March
4th March 2017
World Pasty Championships
Annual competition at the Eden Project.
17th – 19th March 2017
Beer & Mussel festival
Annual festival with feature ales and great food at The Cornish Arms, St Merryn.
April
16th – 21st April 2017
Easter activities at Eden
Egg hunts and Easter fun at the Eden Project.
29th April 2017
Trevithick Day
Annual celebration day in Camborne.
May
1st May 2017
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.
29th April – 1st May 2017
St Agnes Bolster Festival
A great family event with a lantern procession, bonfire and BBQ. Giant Bolster street theatre, drums, and Pageant too!
19th – 21st May 2017
Polo on the Beach
Annual event at Watergate Bay.
Other May events
Look out for the Fowey Festival of Words and Music, Open Studios where you can visit artists in residence & Fal River Festival.
June
8th – 10th June 2017
Royal Cornwall Show
Head to the showground at Wadebridge for the best of Cornwall’s agriculture, food and entertainment.
17th – 24th June 2017
St Austell Feast Week
Celebrating the Feast of St Austol.
24th – 25th June 2017
Newquay Surf 7’s
Rugby tournament in Newquay.
July
1st & 2nd July 2017
Bodmin Riding Heritage Day
Join in with chasing the beast of Bodmin or enjoy the craft fair and entertainment!
TBC July 2017
Rock Oyster Festival
Enjoy local oysters and entertainment at Rock.
7th – 9th July 2017
Electric Beach Festival
Fun at Fistral beach.
August
Different dates during August
Lusty Glaze Sundowner Sessions
Evening music sessions at Lusty Glaze Beach, just around the corner from Porth.
9th August 2017
Camelford Agricultural Show
Traditional country show.
9th – 13th August 2017
Boardmaster’s
Newquay’s surf, skate and music festival.
August cont.
Date tbc for 2017
Camel River Festival
Family festival with food, music and fun.
Date tbc for 2017
Newquay Harbour Sports Day
Family fun day at the harbour.
Date tbc for 2017
Newquay Lifeboat Day
Family fun day near the harbour.
September
Date tbc for 2017
The Big Autumn Market
Lemon Quay, Truro.
Date tbc for 2017
Eden’s Festival of Food
Join celebrity chefs for a food festival at the Eden Project.
September cont.
Date tbc for 2017
Newquay Fish Festival
Entertainment, chef demos and plenty of fish at the harbour.
Date tbc for 2017
The Great Cornish Food Festival
Head to Lemon Quay, Truro for fabulous food and fun.
October
Date tbc for 2017
Stand Up Paddleboard Championships
Two day championship at Watergate Bay hosted by the Extreme Academy.
November
12th – 13th November
Cathedral City Christmas Market
Food, drink, arts & crafts in Truro.
16th November 2016
Truro City of Lights
Spectacular festive event in Truro.
19th – 20th November 2016
Thundercat Racing
Watch the thrills of the fast powerboat catamaran’s annual Thundercat racing championships.
December
1st – 4th December 2016
Padstow Christmas Festival
Get in the festive spirit and visit Padstow. Parades, fun events, chef demos and fireworks.
