April |
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Until January 2009
Under the Sea Exhibition
National Maritime Museum, Falmouth
This exhibition dives deep into the world of shipwrecks, free diving, submarines and much more...
See http://www.nmmc.co.uk/ for more details.
26th April
Trevithick Day
Camborne
Annual celebration of the mining heritage of the area with the focus on Richard Trevithick.
May |
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1st May
Padstow Obby Oss
The oldest dance festival in the country celebrates the Celtic festival of Beltane
5th May
St Ives May Day
A celebration of spring rooted in the ancient customs of the town, culminating on May Day itself in parades, maypole dancing and the choosing of the May King and Queen. There's also a bustling harbour market, live theatre and brass band and choral concerts.
8th May
Helston Flora Day
A spring festival, the first festival after winter, featuring the Early Morning Dance, Hal-an-Tow, the Children's Dance, the Ancient Furry Dance and Evening Dance 8th - 17th May
Daphne Du Maurier Festival
Fowey
A celebration of the famous author who made Cornwall her home. The festival includes walks, talks, concerts and much more. See www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk for upto date information.
23rd May
Run to the Sun
Newquay
One of the largest custom car, VW and dance festivals in the UK Visit www.runtothesun.co.uk for details.
23rd May - 1st June
Fal River Festival
Celebrating the rich, unique culture and heritage of the Fal Estuary, the Fal River Festival invites you to enjoy a stunning programme of events taking place both on and off the water.
Visit www.falriverfestival.co.uk for more details
24th May - 1st June
Cornwall Open Studios 2008
Cornwall's artists open up their studios to sell their work! Over 100 venues across the whole of Cornwall. Please visit www.creativeskills.org.uk/openstudios for details of studios taking part
24th May - 1st June
Half Term Activities at The National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum at Falmouth has a host of activities to keep the kids entertained over the May half-term. All activities are free with a museum entrance ticket.
Visit http://www.nmmc.co.uk/
June |
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5th June - 7th June
Royal Cornwall Show
Wadebridge
Cornwall's annual agricultural show includes flowers, livestock, trade stands, food, farming and much more. The full details can be found at www.royalcornwallshow.org
July |
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14th July
Stithians Show
One day agricultural show
30th July
RNAS Culdrose Air Day
Helston
August |
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9th - 16th August
Falmouth Week
Enjoy the Falmouth Classics and many other races on the water as well as plenty of shore based entertainment.
For full details visit www.falmouthweek.co.uk
17th - 23rd August
Fowey Regatta Week
September |
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10th - 13th September
September 2008 sees Falmouth playing host to the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. The Ships will be open to the public in the lead up to the race which starts on Saturday 13th September. Visitors can enjoy onboard visits, day sails, street markets, concerts and fireworks. For more details of this event see www.falmouthtallships.co.uk
