Local Events
Cornwall Spring Flower Show
Boconnoc, Lostwithiel
Showcasing the best in Cornish horticulture and one of the earliest shows in the gardening calendar. Exuberant displays of spring flowers, show gardens, plus trade stands, gardening experts & food from Cornwall.
31 March 2012 To 1 April 2012
Padstow May Day
Padstow
The origins of this traditional celebration are lost in the midst of time but it is thought to celebrate the arrival of Spring and it may even be an ancient fertility festival.
1 May 2012 To 1 May 2012
Helston Flora Day
Helston
Helston is decorated in greenery, flowers and flags as the five Furry dances for which Flora Day is famous wind in and out the houses led by the town band. The Morning Dance sets out at 7am and the final Evening Dance starts at 5pm.
8 May 2012 To 8 May 2012
Daphne du Maurier Festival 2012
Fowey
Ten days of entertainment featuring star names, talks, walks, theatre and concerts celebrating the town’s most famous literary resident, the author Daphne Du Maurier.
10 May 2012 To 19 May 2012
Olympic Torch Relay
Land's End
The Olympic Torch Relay will start its tour of the UK at Land's End on 19th May 2011. The Flame will then visit locations across Cornwall before reaching Plymouth in the evening.
19 May 2012
St Ives Food & Drink Festival
St Ives
A celebration of Cornish food & drink. Taste, try, meet, buy - enjoy the finest flavours and tastes that Cornwall has to offer, see some of the best chefs in the county giving cooking demonstrations.
21 May 2012 To 28 May 2012
Fal River Festival
Falmouth, Truro, Roseland
Celebrating life on the river Fal, this 10-day festival encompasses over 150 events which range from music and drama, the arts and heritage to rowing races, triathlons and wildlife walks.
1 Jun 2012 To 10 Jun 2012
Royal Cornwall Show
Wadebridge
A top agricultural show, the Royal Cornwall Show is the county’s biggest annual event and is full of exhibits and activities which offer so much in the way of entertainment, competition, information, shopping and all that’s best in food and farming.
7 Jun 2012 To 9 Jun 2012
Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival
Falmouth
Shanty Singing will take place at venues across Falmouth including Custom House Quay and Events Square with live performances by dozens of groups from all over Cornwall, the UK, Holland and France.
15 Jun 2012 To 17 Jun 2012
Round Britain 2012
Falmouth
The biggest multi-faceted event to have been staged in Britain - 50 powerboats, 50 cars and 50 aircraft will visit Falmouth, providing a thrilling spectacle.
21 Jun 2012 To 22 Jun 2012
The Pendennis Cup
Falmouth
2012 will see the return of the prestigious Pendennis Cup, run by local superyacht yard Pendennis. 4 days of competitive racing for these magnificent superyachts out on the waters of Falmouth Bay.
2 Jul 2012 To 7 Jul 2012
Stithians Agricultural Show
Stithians
Cornwall's biggest one day agricultural show provides a full day out for the whole family.
16 Jul 2012 To 16 Jul 2012
Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week
Falmouth
Internationally recognised sailing regatta complemented by lively shoreside entertainment with the Red Arrows, fireworks and children's activities.
11 Aug 2012 To 19 Aug 2012
West Of England Steam Rally
Stithians
The largest steam rally in the South West, held annually at the Stithians Showground.
17 Aug 2012 To 19 Aug 2012
Newlyn Fish Festival
Newlyn, Penzance
The biggest celebration of the sea, seafood & fishing in the country. Fish displays, cooking demos, fish auctions, fish dishes from all over the world, harbour & children's entertainment, two music stages.
27 Aug 2012 To 27 Aug 2012
St Ives September Festival
St Ives
The St Ives September Festival lasts for fifteen days offering a wide range of music, arts and literature events in locations throughout the town, attracting visitors from far and wide.
9 Sep 2012 To 23 Sep 2012
Falmouth Oyster Festival
Falmouth
Timed to coincide with the start of the oyster harvesting season, the Falmouth Oyster Festival celebrates the quality of Cornish seafood, with cookery demos, oyster and seafood bars, fantastic music line up and more.
11 Oct 2012 To 14 Oct 2012