Events in or around Helston

Helstonians dance through the streets in this annual festival known locally as Furry Day.
A series of dances take place throughout the town
Morning Dance starts at the Guildhall at 7am
The Hal-an-Tow starts on St John's Bridge at 8.30am
The Hal-an-Tow another integral part of the day re-enacts the battle of good against evil.
The Children's Dance starts from Wendron Street at 9.40am
The Midday Dance starts from the Guildhall at 12 midday
The Evening Dance starts from the Guildhall at 5pm
Also street stalls, a fair and more.

Helston Flora Day website

Annual parade of sailors from RNAS Culdrose when they exercise their right to march through the streets of Helston with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying in accordance with the grant of the Freedom of the Borough of Helston which was given in 1958.

The Town Mayor of Helston inspects the parade and then takes the Salute at the Guildhall accompanied by the Captain of the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose and Members of the Town Council.

The General Public are invited to attend the ceremony.

Motor show with stalls and entertainment. Wendron Football and Cricket Club, near Helston.
West Cornwall Motor Show

Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose Air Day (from 9a.m.)

Come and experience ‘Fly Navy’ with plenty to see in the sky and experience on the ground.

For more information see RNAS Culdrose

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without Cornwall Hospice Care’s long established Santa Series that collectively attract more than a thousand Santa’s every year who run, walk and cycle in their jolly red suits.

Choose from 6 locations across Cornwall and register today

Your registration includes a free santa suit and medal so why not kick off Christmas with a cracker, whilst supporting your local adult hospices and all that we do for those with terminal illness across Cornwall.

Wadebridge 7th Dec 5 mile cycle - Starting at Bridge Bike Hire PL27 7AL 11am

Padstow 7th Dec 1 mile run - Starting at Padstow Christmas Market PL28 8LA 1pm

Truro 11th Dec 1 mile - Starting at Truro Methodist Church TR1 1EP 6.45pm

Falmouth 14th Dec 1 mile - Starting at The Moor, 1 The Moor, Falmouth TR11 3QA

Helston 8th Dec 1.5 miles- Starting at The Bowling Club TR13 8ER 1pm

Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell 6th Dec 6.45pm

Under 3 free
Children £7
Adults £13.50
Family £37.50

For more information and details of how to take part: Cornwall Hospice Care Santa Series

Email: fundraising@cornwallhospice.co.uk

Tel: 01726 66868 (option 3)