Salcombe Town Regatta will take place from Saturday 11th to Saturday 18th August in Devon, with sailing events and daft competitions…
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British Firework Championships light up Plymouth
The British Firework Championships 2018 will take place in Plymouth on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th August, with six displays from professional teams…
Decorated boats and quirky competitions at Shaldon Water Carnival Day
Shaldon Water Carnival Day takes place on Saturday 4th August in Devon, with quirky water-themed entertainment including novelty games, crab collecting competitions and decorated boat parades…
Tales from the sea and shipwreck survival at Clovelly Maritime Festival
This year’s Clovelly Maritime Festival will take place on Saturday 14th July in the village harbour, with sea-themed crafts and entertainment…
A Victorian and steampunk celebration in Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Victorian & Steampunk Festival takes place in Devon from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th June, with Tea Duelling Competitions, a fancy dress parade and a visit from the Pearlie Kings and Queens…
A celebration of seaweed in the unique village of Clovelly
Clovelly Seaweed Festival will take place on Sunday 27th May in the quirky North Devon village, with seaweed stalls, crafts, talks and entertainment…
How many worms can you charm out of the ground?
If you are looking for something different to do this bank holiday weekend, then head to this year’s Blackawton International Festival of Wormcharming…
Hunting for a mysterious Earl in Devon
The Hunting of the Earl of Rone is Combe Martin’s unique annual custom, taking place over the bank holiday weekend in Devon with some strange antics…
Some alternative events to celebrate the Royal Wedding
Apparently there’s a big wedding taking place this weekend. We know that many of you can’t be bothered going to Windsor to wave a flag; neither can we! So, why not try one of these quirky celebratory events instead…
There be pirates in Plymouth this weekend
Plymouth Pirate Weekend will return to the waterfront on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May with pirate-themed entertainment and activities for all the family…
Pirate skirmishes and swashbuckling music in Brixham
Brixham Pirate Festival will take place from Saturday 5th to Monday 7th May, with swashbuckling live music, historic ships, cannon fire and pirate skirmishes…
Enjoy a civilised Summer cycle and tram ride in Devon
This summer, Velo Vintage will be hosting their 14th Occasion & Ride in the coastal resort of Seaton on the Jurassic Coast, offering a chance to dress up and take a leisurely, sociable cycle ride…
An exhibition with A Curious Turn in Devon
A Curious Turn: Moving, Mechanical Sculpture is a new exhibition featuring 30 pieces of extraordinary automata, which visitors will be able to turn, push and crank at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery until 19th May…
There’s something fishy going on in Devon
November is the time of year when the historic fishing village of Clovelly, in North Devon, celebrates with its annual Herring Festival…
Burning tar barrels in Ottery St Mary
This Guy Fawkes Night, why not watch the tradition of burning tar barrels being carried through the town of Ottery St Mary in Devon?