Be it rain or Shine there is always something to do in the Sunny South West!
AUGUST
West of England Steam Engine Rally
20th - 22nd August
The largest steam rally in the South West with over 50 full size steam engines plus stationary and scale steam engines, old time fairground, a large selection of vintage vehicles and moror cycles, stationary engines, heavy horses, bygones, trade stands, craft and model tents.
http://www.weses.co.uk/
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta
26th - 28th August 2010
The first Recorded Regatta in Dartmouth was in 1822. With just 3 sailing races, one six-oared gig race, and a military band. Nowadays Over 200 craft take part in over 15 events, along with aerial displays and more!
http://www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk/
The Great Tour - Clovelly
Sunday 29th August - 4p.m.
On 3rd July 2010 an intrepid band of cyclists set out from Seaton to embark on one of Britain’s last great sporting challenges – to circumnavigate the coast by bicycle. At approximately 4p.m. the cyclists will be rattling down the cobbles of Clovelly, all in the name of Charity.
http://www.thegreattour.org/
Newlyn Fish Festival
29th & 30th August
A full programme of Music and Entertainment, along with Seafood, Cookery Demonstrations, Fish auctions and craft stalls.
http://www.newlynfishfestival.org.uk/
SEPTEMBER
Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast
5th September
This popular event pays tribute to Clovelly's famous lobsters and crabs. With a day of live music and theatre, along with a lobster hypnotist, there is something for everyone!
http://www.clovelly.co.uk/
Westbuckland Festival
9th - 12th September
A festival of music, entertainment and leisure, held in a small village on the edge of Exmoor. This year's festival will feature more than a dozen events.
http://westbucklandfestival.co.uk/index.html
Widecombe Fair
Tuesday 14th September
Come and join Uncle Tom Cobley and all, for a fun day out at a Traditional Village Fair!
http://www.widecombefair.com/wf/index2.html
Cornwall Food and Drink Festival
24th - 26th September
The Cornwall Food and Drink Festival has one of the finest reputations for food and drink in the whole of the UK. Everything on sale inside the food and drink pavilion will have been either produced or processed within the county reflecting the fabulous range of quality products Cornwall boasts.
Come and meet the faces behind the reputations, learn some new tricks and pick up some new products, as award-winning food and drink producers and chefs share some of their secrets.
http://www.cornwallfoodanddrinkfestival.com/
OCTOBER
The Two Moors Festival
30th September - 9th October
Now in it's 10th year, the two Moors festival gets bigger and better each year. With many events during the 10 days, ranging from Beethovens Fantasy in C Minor - at Exeter Cathedral to a walk to Dunkery Beacon, with a bag-piper, there is something to keep everyone entertained!
http://www.thetwomoorsfestival.co.uk/index.htm
Falmouth Oyster Festival
14th - 17th October
The Festival celebrates the start of the oyster dredging season. Why not enjoy a cookery master-class from one of the local leading chefs, or sample some of the fine oysters, seafood, wine and local ale, that will be available.
http://www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk/
Pendennis Castle Spooky Halloween Ghost Tours
28th - 31st October
Get spooked this Halloween with their special ghost tours. Would-be ghost hunters will be treated to tummy-trembling tales of the many ghosts said to roam Pendennis Castle.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
NOVEMBER
Ottery St Mary Tar Barrel Rolling
5th November
Every year on November 5th for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St mary to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors.
http://www.otterytourism.org.uk/ottery_st_mary.htm
Clovelly Herring Festival
21st November
This festival is held in support of sustainable fishing and to celebrate the herring. There'll be herring specialities, wine and cider, traditional shanty singers, street entertainment.
http://www.clovelly.co.uk/events.php
South Brent Carnival Parade
Saturday 27th November
One of the largest processions in South Devon, of award winning floats and walking groups from South and East Devon, with some of the larger floats from Bridgewater and Somerset circuits.
http://www.southbrent.co.uk/
