Events
| Helston Farmers' Market Launch | From | Saturday 10th May 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| Events Square Coronation Square Helston |
Launching a local produce market in this vital country town, by the South Kerrier Alliance. | |||
| Contact: Rachel Osborne, Kerrier Regeneration Team. | To | Saturday 10th May 2008 14:00 | ||
| At: 01209 614061 | ||||
| Truro Farmers' Market 10th Birthday | From | Saturday 17th May 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| The Piazza Lemon Quay Truro |
The celebrations start at 10:00 with an introductory opening by Janey Lee Grace of Radio 2 and Tim Hubbard of radio Cornwall. Cookery demonstrations from Ben Tunnicliffe (10:30 - veal); Chris Eden (12:00 - fish); Kevin Viner (13:30 - venison); and Nigel Tabbs (15:00 - duck). Rare breeds, vintage tractors, rural crafts, free face painting and roundabout for kids. | |||
| Contact: Erik Verwaaijen | To | Saturday 17th May 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 01736 333889 | ||||
| Cornwall Smallholders' Country Fayre 2008 | From | Sunday 25th May 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| Pencarrow House Washaway Bodmin |
Signposted on the day off the A389 between Wadebridge and Bodmin. Admission for adults £3.00: accompanied children, parking and dogs free. | |||
| Contact: Joy Cheeseman | To | Sunday 25th May 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 01840 250586 | ||||
| St Ives Beer Festival 2008 | From | Friday 30th May 2008 11:00 | Comments | |
| Guildhall Street an Pol St Ives |
With more than 60 different beers, ciders and perries. Fresh food, traditional pub games, music and entertainments. | |||
| Contact: | To | Saturday 31st May 2008 20:00 | ||
| At: 01736 796297 | ||||
| Trelissick Food and Craft Fair 2008 | From | Saturday 31st May 2008 10:30 | Comments | |
| Trelissick Gardens Feock Truro |
Sample and buy Cornwall's finest. | |||
| Contact: Dibb Events - alandibb@hotmail.com | To | Sunday 1st Jun 2008 17:00 | ||
| At: 01726 808126 | ||||
| Markwell Farm Open Day | From | Sunday 1st Jun 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| Markwell Farm Landrake Saltash |
Part of Open Farm Sunday, organised by LEAF (Linking Environment and Food). Local produce market; farm walks; sheepdog, shearing and spinning demonstrations. | |||
| Contact: Allison Brazington | To | Sunday 1st Jun 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: markwellfarm@aol.com | ||||
| Royal Cornwall Show 2008 | From | Thursday 5th Jun 2008 08:30 | Comments | |
| The Showground Wadebridge |
The summer's BIG event. This year's show features the Year of Food and Farming, a "green" show trail, and the new £1.8m Pavilion Centre. And, of course, the Cornwall Food and Farming Pavilion with some sixty Cornish food and drink producers exhibiting. | |||
| Contact: Chris Riddle, Show Secretary | To | Saturday 7th Jun 2008 18:00 | ||
| At: www.royalcornwall.co.uk | ||||
| Festival of Food and Farming | From | Friday 20th Jun 2008 10:30 | Comments | |
| The Eden Project Bodelva St Austell |
A three day celebration of the fantastic food produced by Cornish farmers. Cookery workshops, meet the farmer, cheese making and of course good food. | |||
| Contact: www.edenproject.com | To | Monday 23rd Jun 2008 17:00 | ||
| At: 01726 811972 | ||||
| Stithians Produce Market | From | Saturday 21st Jun 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| Stithians Centre Stithians |
Local produce and crafts including fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, bread, preserves, eggs, honey, cakes and more. | |||
| Contact: Deborah Sharman | To | Saturday 21st Jun 2008 12:00 | ||
| At: 01209 861113 | ||||
| Street Entertainers and Buskers Competition | From | Sunday 29th Jun 2008 10:00 | Comments |  |
| Bolitho Gardens Penzance |
To be held with Penzance's Golowan Festival this is one of four heats within the South West leading to a first prize of a performance at Glastonbury Festival. Plenty of local food and drink available while you are entertained. | |||
| Contact: Shelly at Born Hectic Events. | To | Sunday 29th Jun 2008 18:00 | ||
| At: 01503 230288 or www.bornhecticevents.co. | ||||
| Stithians Show 2008 | From | Monday 14th Jul 2008 08:30 | Comments | |
| The Showground Stithians Truro |
The biggest one day agricultural show in the south west, if not in the country. Make sure you visit the "Taste of Cornwall" exhibition. | |||
| Contact: Yvonne Toms, Show Secretary | To | Monday 14th Jul 2008 18:00 | ||
| At: 01209 861073 | ||||
| RNAS Culdrose Air Day | From | Wednesday 30th Jul 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| RNAS Culdrose Helston |
Helston Air Day is a must for 25,000 people each year and no wonder with Merlin helicopters, Sea Kings and Hawk jets on display. A good range of local food producers will be selling and there's side shows, funfair, military vehicles, simulator rides and more. | |||
| Contact: AHA Events, 1 The Square, Barnstaple, Devon | To | Wednesday 30th Jul 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 08445 780401 | ||||
| Portreath Harbour Fun Day 2008 | From | Sunday 17th Aug 2008 12:00 | Comments | |
| Portreath Harbour | Along with craft stalls, there's a barbeque; beer tent with Skinner's ales, cider and lager; seafood - including smoked fresh mackerel; ice cream and more. | |||
| Contact: Beverley Longrigg | To | Sunday 17th Aug 2008 18:00 | ||
| At: beverleylongrigg@hotmail.com | ||||
| Gweek Summer Food and Craft Fair 2008 | From | Monday 25th Aug 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| Gweek Village Hall | Located next to the Seal Sanctuary, a variety of local produce and crafts. | |||
| Contact: Emma Taylor | To | Monday 25th Aug 2008 17:00 | ||
| At: ej3h@yahoo.co.uk | ||||
| Big Cornish Day Out | From | Monday 25th Aug 2008 10:00 | Comments |  |
| Curruan Farm Polzeath |
A family day out combining traditional Cornwall with the modern, African dancing, sheep dog trials, junk percussion, vintage tractors. Busker competition. In the evening there will also be a dance. Local food and drink available all day including a bar. | |||
| Contact: Shelly at Born Hectic Events | To | Monday 25th Aug 2008 18:00 | ||
| At: 01503 230288 or www.bornhecticevents.co. | ||||
| Newlyn Fish Festival 2008 | From | Monday 25th Aug 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| Newlyn Harbour Penzance |
Celebrating the Cornish fishing industry with cookery demonstrations, food sampling, stalls, exhibitions and a large centrepiece display of locally caught seafood. | |||
| Contact: www.newlynfishfestival.org.uk | To | Monday 25th Aug 2008 17:00 | ||
| At: 01736 364324 | ||||
| Dehwelans Festival 2008 | From | Monday 1st Sep 2008 08:00 | Comments |  |
| Looe | The third Cornish Dehwelans (Homecoming) Festival is in Looe this year. Featuring all things Cornish in music, dance, poetry, history, culture, and art including a 5 day food and drink event. | |||
| Contact: Edwina Arkell www.dehwelanskernow.com | To | Sunday 7th Sep 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 01503 264160 - dehwelanslooe@btconnect.c | ||||
| Trelissick Gardens Autumn Fair | From | Saturday 6th Sep 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| Trelissick Gardens Trelissick Truro |
Set to coincide with the departure of Tall Ships from Falmouth to Funchal, Madeira. | |||
| Contact: Dibb Events - alandibb@hotmail.com | To | Sunday 7th Sep 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 01726 808126 | ||||
| Newquay Fish Festival 2008 | From | Friday 12th Sep 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| The Quay Newquay. |
With a host of exciting events from dolphin watching to shark throwing (!) and cookery demonstrations, local produce stands, fresh fish BBQ, live music and beer tent. | |||
| Contact: www.newquayfishfestival.co.uk | To | Sunday 14th Sep 2008 17:00 | ||
| At: aj.thain@btinternet.com | ||||
| Cornwall Food and Drink Festival 2008 | From | Friday 26th Sep 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| The Piazza Lemon Quay Truro |
Centering on a marquee packed with local food producers, cookery demonstrations by top chefs, and food experts on hand with advice on everything from bread making to cocktails. Food shops and eateriees throughout the city will also be engaging in the event. | |||
| Contact: www.cornwallfoodanddrinkfestival.com | To | Sunday 28th Sep 2008 16:30 | ||
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| Boscastle Food and Craft Festival 2008 | From | Saturday 4th Oct 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| Boscastle | One of the biggest festivals in the county, featuring demonstrations from top cornish chefs to showcase a wide selection of local food and drink. More information on www.visitboscastle.co.uk/foodfestival. |
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| Contact: Geoff Barratt | To | Sunday 5th Oct 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 01840 250418 | ||||
| "Made In Cornwall" Christmas Show 2008 | From | Wednesday 26th Nov 2008 09:30 | Comments | |
| The Piazza Lemon Quay Truro |
The popular seasonal fair of Cornish crafts, food and drink. | |||
| Contact: Linda Davies, Made In Cornwall | To | Saturday 29th Nov 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 01872 327955 or ldavies@cornwall.gov.uk | ||||
| "Made In Cornwall" Christmas Show 2008 | From | Wednesday 26th Nov 2008 09:30 | Comments | |
| The Piazza Lemon Quay Truro |
The popular seasonal fair of Cornish crafts, food and drink. | |||
| Contact: Linda Davies, Made In Cornwall | To | Saturday 29th Nov 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 01872 327955 or ldavies@cornwall.gov.uk | ||||
| Fowey Christmas Market 2008 | From | Saturday 6th Dec 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| The Quayside Fowey |
Three large heated marquees play host to some 80 traders in food, drink, and crafts. Full programme of seasonal entertainments. | |||
| Contact: Dibb Events - alandibb@hotmail.com | To | Sunday 7th Dec 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 01726 808126 | ||||
| Trelissick Christmas Market | From | Saturday 13th Dec 2008 10:00 | Comments | |
| Trelissick Gardens Trelissick Truro |
A heated marquee in the elegant surroundings of Trelissick. Chestnut sellers, carol singing, craft demonstrations and other entertainments will be there to support local food and craft stalls. | |||
| Contact: Dibb Events - alandibb@hotmail.com | To | Sunday 14th Dec 2008 16:00 | ||
| At: 01726 808126 | ||||
