Events Diary
Friday 14th March 2008APRIL
26th April 08 -CAMBORNE TREVITHICK DAY
This is a popular day out for the family or engine enthuses. Celebrating the achievements of Cornish inventor Richard Trevithick(1771-1832)For those who are enthusiastic about engines your day will be filled with Vintage & Veteran vehicles, static engines, minature steam engines and for the family a children's fairground, local school display, street stalls and a steam parade. www.trevithick-day.org.uk
MAY
1st May 08-PADSTOW 'OBBY OSS' DAY
The first day of May is 'obby oss' day in Padstow. The origins of this traditional celebrations are lost in the midst of time, but it is thought to celebrate the arrival of spring and may even be an ancient fertility festival. www.padstow.com
8th May 08 - HELSTON FLORA DAY
The origins of the dance are certainly pre-christian and are connected with an ancient spring festivals all over Europe. Nowadays it's ancients intention of ushering in prosperous harvests goes hand in hand with the splash of colour all over the town, the joyous music and high spirits of all involved. www.helston-online.co.uk/flora.htm
8th - 17th May 08 - DAPHNE DU MAURIER FESTIVAL
23rd- 26th May 08-RUN TO THE SUN NEWQUAY
24th May - 1st June 08 - FAL RIVER FESTIVAL www.falriverfestival.co.uk
JUNE
5th - 7th June 08 - ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW
Agricultural extravaganza with events,stalls, markets etc at Wadebridge. www.royalcornwallshow.org
13th -15th June 08 - FALMOUTH SEA SHANTY FESTIVAL www.falmouthshout.com/festival.html
21st-29th June 08-POLPERRO FESTIVAL
22nd - 28th June 08- MEVAGISSEY FESTIVAL
JULY
14th July 08 - STITIANS SHOW www.stithianshow.org.uk
30th July 08 - R.N.A.S Culdrose Air Day
Helicopters, areoplanes and a whole lot more at the ultimate boy's toys show. www.royalnavy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.6201
AUGUST
9th - 16th August 08 - HENRI-LLOYD FALMOUTH REGATTA WEEK (incorporating Falmouth Classics)
Racing for all types of craft supported by a full daytime and evening social programme, including fireworks spectaular. www.falmouthweek.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
10th - 13th September - TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL
The start of the funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. Some of the largest tall ships a float, plus many smaller ones. Ship tours, day sails, street markets, concerts fireworks etc. www.falmouthtallships.co.uk and www.tallshipsfalmouth.co.uk
OCTOBER
16th - 19th October 08 -FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk
30th - Haunted Tour Pendennis Castle
Take part in the special adults only Halloween ghost tour. Tours last approx two hours and a pasty and hot drink are included. Over 16's only and not suitable for people with limited mobility. Pre-booking essential. Call 01326 316594
7pm.
NOVEMBER
29th - 30th November - Festive Falconry Pendennis Castle
Join raphael Falconry for a Falconry event with a Christmas theme. Learn how Medieval huntsmen contributed to the supply of banquet food. Also, while grown-ups are buying Christmas gifts with a 10per cent discount, children can have fun seeking out mini reindeer which are hiding around the property. Pre-booking not necessary. 10am - 4pm
DECEMBER
14th December - Nadelick Pendennis Castle
Come and Join in at the castle to celebrate Christmas the Cornish way. You can expect to find mince pies and mulled wine, as well as Christmas lights and carol singers. There's even the possibility of the sound of sleigh bells in the distance.Pre booking not necessary, 11am - 4pm
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