PLEASE NOTE WELL We have reproduced the event details, in good faith, from a variety of sources. Many of them will require advanced booking and some will be subject to an entry ( or other) payment. We note that certain events specifically state that they are tbc (to be confirmed ) or stc (subject to confirmation) but in all cases it is very advisable to check with the organisers that events have not been cancelled, postponed or altered in any way including venue, dates & prices. The descriptions are those taken from advertising sources & should be regarded as such.

March 5^thto April 20^th

Eden project

Ice skating - but where else can you skate on ice, see a Punch and Judy Show, trek through a rainforest, bake and eat cake all in the same day

March 20^thto April 20^th

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

Treasure Hunts, Story telling & other activities for the children

April 5^thto April 6^th

Boconnoc, nr Lostwithiel

Cornwall Spring Flower Show

April 9^th

Pencarrow House, Bodmin, PL30 3AG - 01208 841369

All admissions into the gardens at Pencarrow go directly to NGS. ( National Gardens Scheme) - raising funds for nursing, caring & gardening charities.

April 18^thto April 20^th

Watergate Bay

Round 1 of the BKSA Kitesurf Freestyle Championships

May 1^st

Padstow

“Obby Oss celebrations for May Day 01841 533449 – a lively day out ! The Padstow Obby Oss is reputed to be the oldest dance festival in the country. The Day celebrates the Celtic festival of Beltane - The spring festival dedicated to the return of the Celtic sun god Bel.
01841 533449

May3^rd

St. Agnes

Legend has it that long ago in the Parish of St. Agnes there lived a giant of a man called Bolster. Like all Cornish giants he was bad tempered, self centred and a bane on the lives of the villagers and his long suffering wife. Join the village of St Agnes this weekend to celebrate the rise and fall of Giant Bolster and witness his dastardly deeds in street theatre and pageantry.

May 3^rdto May 5^th

Watergate Bay

Headworx English Surfing Championships ( subject to confirmation )

May 3^rd to 4^th

Trevana, Helston

Soap Box Derby

May 4^th

Pencarrow House, Bodmin, PL30 3AG - 01208 841369

Bluebell Sunday Stroll through acres of woodland with a rich underlay of wild bluebells (not the cultivated variety!) which compete for your attention against gigantic rhododendrons, dazzling azaleas, camelias & magnolias. Dogs welcome, House, cafe and craft gallery open as usual.

May 8^th to 17^th

Fowey

Daphne Du Maurier Festival
01726 879500

May 17^th & 18^th

Bude

Battle of Stamford Hill  Each year, the re-enactment of the Battle of Stamford Hill excites both residents and visitors to the area. Members of the Sealed Knot Society keep the traditions of the English Civil War alive by re-enacting many of the major battles across the UK and honouring the fallen of those battles by laying wreaths at memorials. The re-enactment of the Battle of Stamford Hill is no exception. 01288 354240
01288 354240

May 23^rd to June 1^st

Falmouth

Fal River Festival 
01872 862 090

June (tbc)^rd

Watergate Bay

Polo on the Beach Teams vying for the Veuve Cicquot Polo title, culminating in an post-polo champagne cocktails party and live music.

June 5^th to June 7^th

Wadebridge - just 8 miles away

Royal Cornwall Show 01208 812183

June 14^th to June15^th

Watergate Bay

Surf Powerboat Racing

June 21^st

Newquay Zoo

Medieval Midsummer Knight . Put the fun into fundraising with this Medieval themed banquet. Try your hand at juggling, fancy dress and much more. A great night out for all the family. 7 to 10:30pm. Booking essential

July 12^th

Watergate Bay

UKSRL Surf-Boat Racing - Australian surf lifeboats at Watergate Bay.

July 14^th

Stithians Agricultural Show, TR3 7BB

One of the largest and oldest one day agricultural shows in the country - 01209 861073

July 20^th

Helston air Day

Cornwall's largest, one-day annual event, Air Day at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, near Helston features a five-hour flying display with aircraft from twenty countries. The breathtaking show will, including the Red Arrows who often practice over Sun Haven Valley when in the area

July23^rd

King Arthurs Tales at Tintagel Castle (EH)

In the legendary castle of Tintagel, meet King Arthur and Merlin as they spin tales of magic, mystery, adventure and the days of the round table.

July23^rd

Newquay Zoo 5am to 8:30am

THE WILD BREAKFAST. Help prepare breakfast for some the animals. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to join the keepers on their first food round of the day. This is a special time of day to be at the zoo and watch the sunrise over the sub-tropical gardens. Adults £14.95 each and Children £9.95 each and the price includes breakfast. Booking Essential.

August 3^rd

Tintagel

Battle of Camlan

Early August (tbc)

Newquay Lifeboat Day

Lifeboat launches and helicopter demonstrations - , the RNLI in action.

Early August (tbc)

Mawgan Porth Donkey Derby

Our local annual Donkey Derby for a wild night of gambling (50p/ticket) and sumptuous feasting (the burger stall) with views of the sunset over Mawgan Porth

Early August (tbc)

Mawgan Porth Duck Race

A local annual event - sponsor a (plastic) duck for a seat in the winners chair - place yourself in the sunshine outside our local hostelry cheering on your favourite.- & if that's not enough you can have a flutter at the 'pig' racing table.

September 9^th

Watergate BAy

Polo on the beach ( stc)

September 10^th to September 13 ^th

Falmouth

The “”Tall Ships RAce”” at Falmouth 01326 312300( stc)

September 12^th

Crantock, Newquay

The Big Bale Push races are run in teams of four pushing a full sized round bale of straw weighing approximately 420 lbs and measuring 4'6" in diameter over courses of differing length according to the class of race. Separate races will take place from 5.30pm for under 8s, under 12s, under 16s, ladies and veterans. The main event, the open final will take place at 7pm

September 12^th to September 14 ^th

Newquay

Newquay Fish Festival ( at Harbour ) 01637 854 020

October 4^th to October 5^th

Boscastle

Food & Crafts Festival

October 6^th to October 10^th

Boscastle

Bookings are now being taken for the first Walking Boscastle Festival due to kick off on Monday 6th October 2008 for some of the best walking in Britain – down in North Cornwall Guided walks will take you along some of the finest stretches of the Cornish coast path together with more leisurely strolls around the area and surrounding villages, plus an introduction to the countryside made famous by Thomas Hardy in his novels and poetry. Full details of the Walking Boscastle Week can be found, nearer to the time, on www.visitboscastle.com.

October 16^th to October 19^th

Falmouth

Falmouth Oyster Festival Timed to coincide with the start of the oyster harvesting season in October, the festival celebrates the quality of Cornish seafood and one of the last remaining oyster fisheries. The week will include oyster tasting, cookery demonstrations, live music and entertainment combined with the displays of the best local produce and crafts from the area

October 25^th to October 31^st

Newquay Zoo

Halloween ‘Shriek Week’ Trails 25th to 31st October. Craft making and story telling at noon.

October 30^th

Colliford Lake, Bodmin Moor

Halloween Spectacular – “Burning of the Beast” – a bonfire in the shape of a giant wooden sculpture ( last year a 30 foot rat) Plus fireworks, live music and more.

October 31^st

Newquay Zoo

Zoo Boo party – prepared to be scared ( booking essential)

November 5^th

Porth Beach

Porth Beach Fire & Fireworks with supper & refreshments available at the Mermaid Inn at the head of the beach