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Date: 25 Mar to 16 Sep / Time: 11am - 4pm
Cotehele Garden

Formal garden, orchards and meadow. Terrace garden falling to sheltered valley with ponds, stream and unusual shrubs. Historic collection of daffodils. Fine Tudor house (one of the least altered in the country); armour, tapestries, furniture

Open: For NGS: Monday 25th March and Monday 16th September

Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA

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Date: 14 Apr to 14 Jul / Time: 2pm - 5pm
Ince Castle Garden Open Day

Romantic garden at the end of winding lanes, surrounding C17 pink brick castle on a peninsula in the R Lynher. Old apple trees with bulbs, woodland garden with fritillaries, camellias and rhododendrons. Extraordinary 1960s shell house on edge of formal garden

Open: Sunday 14th April and Sunday 14th July. In aid of the NGS.

Ince Castle, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4RA

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Date: 18 to 19 May / Time: Daily over 2 days
Polo on the Beach

The seventh year of Polo On The Beach. For the first time the event will take place over a weekend and will be packed full of events, entertainment and music all taking part on the beach, the highlight being an exhibition polo match on Sunday 19th May between two teams of top international players.

On the Saturday there will be a horse race on the beach with a bit of a twist, incorporating the Extreme Academy and kites! And as evening draws in we will host a music event alongside our beach BBQ and bar.

Sunday will focus around the polo. We are hoping for another horsey spectacle, something you don’t usually see on a beach, followed by two polo matches in the afternoon which will be free to attend.

Watergate Bay, near Newquay, Cornwall Tel: 01637 860543.

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Date: 19 May / Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Cornwall Asparagus Festival

The Cornwall Asparagus Festival is a free entry one day event celebrating this seasonal delicacy with a delicious line up of cookery demonstrations, market stalls, tasty treats and recipes.

Cookery demonstrations carried out by Head Chef, Joe Lado Devesa. Visitors will be invited to watch the demonstration and encouraged to talk to the chef and to taste the dishes that have been prepared.

Other chefs include: Nigel Tabb and Arty Williams

Penventon Park Hotel, West End, Redruth, Cornwall
TR15 1TE (If using a GPS please use Postcode TR15 3AD)
Tel: 01209 203000
Email: enquiries@penventon.com

Cornwall Asparagus Festival

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Date: 19 May / Time: 10am - 5pm
Ken-Caro Garden Open Day

Sweeping island beds lead out to a spectacular countryside view, conjuring up a miraculous sense of spacious beauty
Refreshments available and dogs welcome on a lead. Adult £5.00, U15 free. Limited access for wheelchairs.

Open day in aid of Cornwall Wildlife Trust.

Ken-Caro, Bicton, Liskeard, PL14 5RF

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Date: 24 to 27 May / Time: Daily over 4 days
Run to the Sun Festival

Thousands of VWs come from all over Europe. They come for the VW and Custom Car show, for the buzz, for the spirit of '87. They come for the Arenas, for DJ's, for Bands, Comics, Acoustics and the Silent Disco.

Porth, Newquay, Cornwall.

For more information: Tel: +44 (0)1637 851851

Run to the Sun website

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Date: 24 to 27 May / Time: See below
Bude and Stratton Folk Festival

Bude & Stratton Folk Festival is a small, friendly and very welcoming folk festival in the picturesque seaside town of Bude and nearby Stratton in North Cornwall.

An entirely acoustic festival (apart from the ceilidhs), the festival offers a broad mix of singers, dancers and musicians.
The festival is fast gaining a reputation on the folk circuit as a great little festival that offers a good mix - Local folk entertainers ensure that the people coming into the town for the festival see some of what Cornwall has to offer and entertainment from further afield gives the locals a taste of what's going on outside Cornwall.

The emphasis is always on enjoyment and participation - to this end a good range of sessions are offered, dances and dancers and sing-arounds..... it's a bit like a fringe festival..... with concerts, workshops and a Music Hall.

Being a seaside town, there is always the big shanty sing included in the programme.

Email: email

Bude and Stratton Folk Festival website

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Date: 24 May to 2 Jun / Time: See website for details
Fal River Festival

A celebration of life on the River Fal including a wide range of sporting and cultural events. This fantastic 10 day festival is a not-for-profit community festival which encompasses over 150 events varying from music & drama, the arts & heritage to gig racing, swimming, walking & lots more. Events take place in Falmouth, Truro, The Roseland and the towns and villages around the Fal River.

email
Website: www.falriver.co.uk/whats-on/fal-river-festival

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Date: 27 May / Time: All Day
St Agnes Victorian Fayre Day

This good old fashioned event has a tombola, plant, book, bric-a-brac stalls, local produce and crafts are on sale and strawberry cream teas and refreshments are served up.

Entertainment comes from St Agnes Sliver Band, local bands, choirs and singers from around the area and clog dancers.

Browse the stalls for bargains, watch the procession in the early afternoon led by the Giant Bolster and his Band and there’s a fundraising auction where you can bid for a genuine Cornish pasty made by the men and boys of the village who compete with each other to produce the best specimen.

For the children there’s an old fashioned roundabout, fairground organ and face painting all of which go to make this a great local event that’s lots of fun.

As well as being a great community celebration, the fayre raises over £14,000 annually for worthwhile causes.

St Agnes, Cornwall.

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Date: 31 May to 2 Jun / Time: Daily for 3 days
Student Surf Tour 2013

Theme to be confirmed. Gwithian, Cornwall.

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REGULAR EVENTS

Wednesdays 8pm - 11pm
Penzance Salsa

Salsa Penzance at The Royal British Legion, Bread Street, Penzance TR18 2EQ every Wednesday. Entry £5.
Beginners 8pm
Improvers 9pm
Freestyle 10pm 11pm
For more information:
Email: martinwebster1959@gmail.com

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See individual groups for details
Cornish Language Classes around Cornwall

Find a Cornish Language Course in your area of Cornwall.
Click here for a list of

Cornish classes around Cornwall

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9pm Contact the Bowgie for details
The Melting Pot - Jam Session at the Bowgie Inn

Every Thursday. Bowgie Inn, West Pentire, Crantock, Newquay.

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2pm - 4pm
Isles of Scilly - Walking for Wellbeing

Walks are on the first Saturday of every month between 2pm and 4pm. Walkers meet at Life Long Learning, Carn Thomas and go on a different route each time. Visitors to the islands are very welcome.

The walks combine information about mental health and local wildlife. During warmer months relaxation sessions are planned at a local beach. The walk finishes with adrink at a local cafe. For more information contact Tom/Jaclyn 01720 424307

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10am - 4pm
Scrapbooking Workshops

Scrapbooking Workshops by Just Scrapbooking.

Every Month.
2013 Workshops.

12th January
2nd February
9th March
6th April
4th May
1st June
13th July
3rd August
7th September
5th October
2nd November
14th December

The Centre
Chywoone Hill
Newlyn
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 5AR

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Date: 25 Mar to 16 Sep / Time: 11am - 4pm
Cotehele Garden

Date: 14 Apr to 14 Jul / Time: 2pm - 5pm
Ince Castle Garden Open Day

Date: 24 May to 2 Jun / Time: See website for details
Fal River Festival

Date: 31 May to 2 Jun / Time: Daily for 3 days
Student Surf Tour 2013

Theme to be confirmed. Gwithian, Cornwall.

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Date: 3 Jun / Time: Eden opens at 9am Last admissions 9.30pm
Eden Sessions - Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard will be performing as part of his 2013 tour Force Majeure. £35. The ticket includes admission the the Eden Project for the day.

Book online for the 2013 Eden Sessions

Eden Project
Bodelva
St Austell
Cornwall
PL24 2SG

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Date: 6 to 8 Jun / Time: Daily
Royal Cornwall Show

Cornwall's Annual Country Agricultural Show. Many exhibition stands and stalls with a huge programme of events.

A glimpse into rural life. Livestock judging, the famous flower tent, show jumping, a fast and furious inter-hunt relay and much more. 3 day Event.

Royal Cornwall Showground
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7JE

Royal Cornwall Show website
Contact: Mr C Riddle Tel: +44 (0)1208 812183
Fax: 01208 812713

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Date: 6 to 8 Jun / Time: 9am - 4pm
Natonal Animal Welfare Trust at Royal Cornwall

Visit the N.A.W.T. stand at the Royal Cornwall Show

We will be having a stand again at Royal Cornwall Show, opposite the Dog Ring, so pop in and say hello and have a look around at the gifts and dog beds for sale and have a go on the tombola!

Royal Cornwall Showground
Wadebridge
Cornwall

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Date: 7 to 9 Jun / Time: See website for details
Charles Causley Festival

Charles Causley was born in Launceston, Cornwall in 1917 and is acknowledged as one of the very finest poets of the twentieth century.

The festival features poetry readings, live music, bestselling authors, independent cinema, dramatic presentations and creative writing workshops.

Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8EP

Charles Causley Festival website

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Date: 14 to 16 Jun / Time: See website below for details
Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival

Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival. 26 groups including a number from overseas performing at various venues in and around Falmouth evoking the nautical and cultural traditions of this famous port. The festival has something for everyone and suits all age groups. In support of Falmouth RNLI.

Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival website

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Date: 14 to 16 Jun / Time: See below and website
Looe Lugger Regatta

A biennial event very popular with participants and visitors alike. Two days of Classic Boat racing, with large and small classes.

Boats racing and on view, some of which are over 100 years old. Well supported by our friends from France and their magnificent boats.

Boats will be arriving on the tide on the Friday night, the French may be a little earlier.

Racing from about 10.30am on the Saturday until 5.40pm. Sunday from 11.30am until 3.30pm - subject to weather conditions.

Organised by The Looe Lugger Association and supported by local business and Town Organisations.

Friday 16:00 22:00
Saturday 09:00 22:00
Sunday 09:00 22:00

Looe, Cornwall PL13 1AA

Looe Lugger Regatta website

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Date: 15 Jun / Time: All day
Murdoch Day

Event to celebrate the life and work of William Murdoch who invented domestic gas lighting in Redruth.

Street entertainment, children's parade, street market, fair and more.

Town Centre
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 2AT

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Date: 15 to 16 Jun / Time: Daily for 2 days
Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival

Traditional Cornish Pilot Gig racing with 150 crews in the Mixed Veteran & Junior Championships and major RNLI demonstrations on both days. Run by Caradon Pilot Gig Club.

All types of entertainment: street entertainers and children’s rides and entertainment. Of course there is also a wide range of market stalls and food vendors to suit all tastes and budgets, and quirky and interesting craft stalls.

The Regatta continues to be run by volunteers and not for profit. We pride ourselves on putting on a fantastic two day event with great family appeal and a relaxed atmosphere. The Regatta remains FREE to visit and all our live entertainment is also FREE.

The event takes place beneath the Royal Albert and Tamar Road Bridges.

Saltash, Cornwall PL12 4EJ

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Date: 15 Jun / Time: See below
West of England Bandsmen's Festival

Silver bands, brass bands and youth bands descend on the village of Bugle in the heart of Cornwall’s clay mining area to compete for the festival’s prestigious awards.

March to commence at 10am

Contest to commence at 11am

Adjudicator- Phillip Harper

Molinnis Park, Bugle, Cornwall

West of England Bandsmen's Festival website

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Date: 15 to 23 Jun / Time: Daily for one week
Polperro Festival

Just some of the events on during the week!
Live music of all genres daytime and evening, inside and out!
Street theatre and entertainment
Parades
Village Carnival
Mock Mayor Ceremony
Comedy Night
Morris Dancers
Arts and Crafts Fair
Drama, Poetry
Children’s entertainment
Coastal walks
Treasure hunt
Polperro's got talent
Schools Day
Food and Drink
Lighting of the Solstice Bonfire

This annual community event is run by volunteers for the benefit of this historic and beautiful Cornish village and it’s surrounding environment.

Please come and support us!!

For more information pick up a souvenir programme during the week or see Polperro Festival Website

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Date: 21 to 23 Jun / Time: See below
Ultra Trail South West

Watergate Bay hosts the finish of this off-road footrace billed as the toughest in Britain. The Ultra Trail South West is a non-stop point to point race which follows the South West Coast Path from Porthleven to Watergate Bay covering a total of 100 miles. Participants are expected to arrive at Watergate Bay from around 3pm onwards on Sunday 23rd June.

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Date: 21 to 23 Jun / Time: See website below for details
Maker Festival

Maker Festival is an annual weekend camping event featuring live music, cabaret, DJs, workshops and fun in this beautiful location on the Rame Peninsula of South East Cornwall.

Maker
Millbrook
Torpoint
Cornwall
PL10 1LA

Tel: 07905 375570

Maker Festival website

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Date: 21 to 23 Jun / Time: Contact below
Rock Oyster Festival

The Rock Oyster Festival is a three day celebration of oysters, local food, music, art, crafts and alternative performing arts with independent stall holders and much more overlooking the Camel Estuary near Wadebridge.

We have ample camping facilities and even a 'pirate' mooring for the adventurous, (at your own risk and the prevailing tides)

Please come and celebrate the festival and the summer, Rock with us!

Dinham House
St Minver
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 6RH

Email

Rock Oyster Festival website

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Date: 22 to 30 Jun / Time: Daily
Golowan Festival

Festival of events. Street Markets, Performers, Theatre and musical events, Firework Display, Carnival and Parades. Penzance, Cornwall
Festival Office +44 (0)1736 369686
Golowan Festival Office, The Barbican, Penzance TR18 4EF

Website: www.golowan.org

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Date: 22 to 23 Jun / Time: Daily for 2 days
Fowey Mussel Fest

The first Fowey Mussel Fest. Traditional entertainment, seafood cooking demos by local chefs, cooking competitions, champagne tasting, pirates, plays, treasure hunts, music and lots of Fowey River Mussels all centred on the Town Quay in the centre of Fowey.

Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1AT

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Date: 22 to 23 Jun / Time: Daily for 2 days
St Merryn Steam and Vintage Rally

Rally with vintage tractors, steam engines and classic cars with trade stands and a car boot sale

For more information: S. Powell Tel: +44 (0)1841 540484

Higher Harlyn, St Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8SG.

St Merryn Steam and Vintage Rally website

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Date: 23 to 29 Jun / Time: Daily see website below for details
Mevagissey Feast Week

Week-long festival dating back to 1754 celebrating the 'Feast of St Peter'. Events for everyone. Fish Feast day features exhibitions, demonstrations, live music and lots of fish dishes to eat. Other events include choirs and bands, flora dances, children's enterntainment and competitions, plus colourful parades, boat and raft races, a fete and huge firework display.

Throughout the town
Mevagissey
Cornwall
PL26 6UB

Tel: 01726 842920
Mobile: 07779 410232

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Mevagissey Feast Week website

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Date: 23 Jun / Time: 10am - 4pm
CORNWALL SUMMER BEAR FAIR

Some 45 stands of hundreds of teddies - new and old – designer and antique - free valuations and restoration advice - teddy bear hospital – bear making patterns, kits, materials, accessories and demonstrations - and many, many, more attractions – including a
“Free Teddy Prize Draw”

Charities – “Cornwall Hospice Care” and “Animals Asia”

Champagne Competition with engraved Silver Trophy for “The Best Own Bear Creation” - dressed or undressed – with a “Summer” theme - ‘Open to All’ - take your own in! - voting to be by visitors only!

****** Something for Everyone! *****

Admission:- Adults £2.50
Accompanied Children under 14 Free!
For further information telephone - 01840 779009 or 01503 230851 or visit – www.urchinsbears.com

For Old Teddies visit – www.teddiesoftrenode.co.uk

The Community Centre Lostwithiel Cornwall PL22 0HE [A390]

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Date: 27 to 30 Jun / Time: Daily throughout the festival
Golowan Maritime Festival

A traditional boat festival, running alongside the Golowan Festival. Owners and crews of traditional style boats are invited to come and enjoy the atmosphere and pageantry of the Golowan festival from this scenic harbour arena, situated in the heart of historic Penzance

There will be sailing opportunities, with a race and a parade of sail for the energetic individuals who wish to explore the beautiful waters of Mounts Bay, and for those who wish to sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere, most of the world will seem to pass by their harbour viewpoint at some time during the weekend. The event can be incorporated as a stopping-off point for those vessels heading for the other festivals.

There will be stalls, maritime craft displays, exhibitions and opportunities to meet and mingle with other crews at a crew supper. Penzance is home to a variety of heritage and traditional boats (luggers, gaffers, pilot gigs, ketches, crabbers and toshers), the owners of which, look forward to welcoming friends old and new, to historic maritime Penzance.

Gates to the Wet Dock open 2 hours before high water and until 1 hour after. Free berthing courtesy of, and at the discretion of the Harbour Master.

Penzance
Cornwall

Golowan Maritime Festival website

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Date: 28 to 30 Jun / Time: TBC
Thundercat Racing National Championships

Surf / Training
National RD 7 & 8
Watergate Bay, near Newquay, Cornwall. Tel: 01637 860543

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Date: 29 Jun / Time: All Day
Mazey Day

Ancient serpent dance through the streets and lots of stalls, fun and street entertainment. Penzance, Cornwall.
Tel: +44 (0)1736 369686 Email: golowan@hotmail.co.uk

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Date: 29 to 30 Jun / Time: Daily over 2 days
Looe Festival of Food & Drink

The Looe Festival of Food and Drink showcases local produce and local suppliers, allowing visitors to enjoy and sample a true taste of Cornwall.

Visitors can sample some wonderful Cornish food and drink and enjoy the chefs demonstrations - collecting recipes to take home. Local produce is for sale.

Email: enquiries@taste-southeastcornwall.com

Looe, Cornwall PL13 2AF

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Date: 29 to 30 Jun / Time: Daily for 2 days
Newquay Surf 7s

Newquay Surf 7's is the biggest Rugby Sevens Event in the South West, which hosts over 100 of the best Rugby Sevens Teams from all over Europe each year.

Newquay Sports Centre
Whitegate Road
Newquay
Cornwall

No charge for spectators.

Over the two days there are competitions to suit all levels including -

Mens Open Event, featuring the best Mens Sevens Teams.

Womens Open, featuring International teams from all over Europe. Last year England, Sweden and Holland all attended.

Email: newquaysurf7s@gmail.com

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Date: 30 Jun / Time: 5pm - 11pm
Eden Sessions - Sigur Ros

Sigur Ros £35 plus £5 booking fee and go on general sale at 5pm on Wednesday January 23. Entry to the Eden Project for the day of the concert and the next day is included with your ticket price.

Book online for the 2013 Eden Sessions

Eden Project
Bodelva
St Austell
Cornwall
PL24 2SG

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Date: 30 Jun / Time: All Day
The Grand Day Out

Celebrate the start of the Summer!
On Sunday 30th June 2013, Cornwall Hospice Care Fundraiser, ‘The Grand Day Out’ Family Fun Day will return to the Royal Cornwall Showground for it's third year. In the evening this year we are introducing The Big Barn Dance.

The day will offer a variety of events and attractions including a ‘Back To School Sports Day’ Team Challenge, craft & produce fayre, car boot, fun fair, dog and car shows, auction, refreshments, licenced bar and live music.
Something for all the family to enjoy.

Tickets and further information available via the website www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk in the events and challenges section or by calling 01726 66868.

To apply for a craft or produce stall or for more information about this event please contact the fundraising office on 01726 66868 or email rwiltshire@cornwallhospice.co.uk or visit www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk

Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall

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Date: 30 Jun / Time: All Day
Quay Fair Day

Stalls, entertainment, classic boats in Mount's Bay and more.

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