Events
The Sixth Dartmouth Comedy Festival
06/03/2012—10/03/2012
The Flavel Arts Centre in Dartmouth are hosting the 6th Dartmouth Comedy Festival.
The Fabulous line up includes:
Mark steel - Tuesday 6th March 8pm
Mystery Guest Comedy Film Night with Festival Patron Peter Richardson - Wed 7 March 7pm
Jenny Eclair - Old Dog New Tricks Thursday 8th March 8pm
Matt Harvey at cafe Al Frescos Thursday 8th March 8pm
Curry & Comedy at the Royal Castle Hotel with Phil Kay Friday 9th March 7pm
Slightly Fat Features - Variety by the Sea Friday 9th March 7.30pm
Gimmyourleftshoe with Phil Kay Saturday 10th March 2pm and 3pm
Ali Cook - Principles and Deceptions Saturday 10th March 7pm
Miles Jupp - Fibber in the Heat Saturday 10th Mrach 9pm
Tickets available from the Flavel.
Dart Gig Club Regatta
07/04/2012
Dart Gig Club Regatta.
By invitation 13 boats are invited locally from Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. Each boat holding 6 people. The start line is from the yacht club, with great viewing from the embankment. The race is from the start line to the Castle by the mouth of the river and back. Originally the gigs were used to ferry the pilot out to boats to bring them into harbour. Starts around mid-morning.
Tagore Festival at Dartington
06/04/2012—09/04/2012
Tagore Festival at Dartington
Celebrating Tagore's relevance today with speakers, music, dance, poetry and theatre.
Blackawton Worm Charming
06/05/2012
Blackawton international festival of worm charming is on the 6th of May this year. Below is how the competition is conducted.
Once all teams have found their 1-metre square plot everyone is allowed to begin "Worming Up". This is doing whatever you need to do to get the worms out of the ground without digging or forking. "Worming Up" lasts for 5 minutes after which the competition really gets underway - with all teams giving it their best to get as many worms charmed out of the ground as possible in 15 minutes allocated.
Modbury Fair
04/05/2012—12/05/2012
During the month of May it is the unforgettable Modbury May fair. With a great deal of fun activities, shows, parades and street stalls, you will be spoilt for choice. Each year there is a theme for the festival however if you are not interested in the glitzy side, there are many planned walks through the beautiful Devon countryside ranging from 6 to 20 miles which are highly recommended plus the Modbury History Society comes alive at this time of year. At the end of the fortnight is the unmissable Carnival Procession heavily based on the theme, and nearly all the children, teens and children at heart of Modbury dress up in weird, wonderful and wacky costumes and parade down the street on floats, horses and on foot.
Dart Music Festival
11/05/2012—13/05/2012
Dart Music Festival rocks Dartmouth again in 2012. Since the Festival's inception in 1998, it's eclectic mix of orchestral, rock, choral, blues, opera, folk, jazz etc., has won the hearts of both locals and visitors alike and become one of the star events in Dartmouth's calendar.
Voyageur Canoe Races & Beer Festival
13/05/2012
Voyageur Canoe Races are on Sunday the 13th of May.
Opening 10am, free entry, free parking nearby.
At the Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay.
All proceeds go to the Dartlife Boat (RNLI) and Totnes Chernobyl Childrens' Project.
Devon County Show, Exeter
17/05/2012—19/05/2012
Devon County Show 17-19st May 2012
The Devon County Show in Exeter is the biggest event in the county calendar and is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day out sampling the many wonders of the local countryside.
From fabulous livestock and fine local food, magnificent flowers and gardens, to rural skills and country pursuits and practically non-stop activity in six rings, there’s something for everyone who loves the Devon way of life.
Come and be part of it, enjoy a breath of fresh air and spoil yourself - why not?!
Olympic Torch Relay team
20/05/2012
The Exact route the Olympic Torch will be taking next year has been unveiled:
Day 2 - Sunday 20th May 2012: Plymouth to Exeter
Brixton, Yealmpton, Modbury, Kingsbridge, West Charleton, Chillington, Torcross,
Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth, Totnes, Paignton, Torquay, Teignmouth, Exeter.
Although it will be travelling through Strete, we have since found out that sadly it will be in
'convoy mode' with a high possibility that it will be in the torch lorry and will therefore be unseen.
Dartmouth Galleries week
01/06/2012—02/06/2012
Dartmouth Galleries week starting from the 1st June 2012
Queen Diamond Jubilee
02/09/2012—04/06/2012
Dittisham and the surrounding hamlets will be celebrating the Queen Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
The possible activities that will be held:
Village Hall 2-3 June
10-12
Exhibition of the history of the school.
The village and its connection with the Royal Family
Paintings by the young people of Blackawton and Dartmouth Academy depicting the Queens reign and the major events in the past 60 years
Photos of the villagers past and present.
On the Ham
there will be a Marquee on the ham from the 2-3rd June with an Exhibition of flowers and local artists.
On the 2nd of June There will be a variety of events including a fashion show, tug of war, welly throwing, apple bobbing, BBQ, lamb roast and band.
On the Sunday there will be a jubilee lunch and childrens tea party with face painting, story telling in a yurt and children painting in the marquee.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding Championships
02/06/2012—05/06/2012
The second annual Venus Riders Family SUP Championship, in association with Red Paddle Co., will be staged at Blackpool Sands, near Dartmouth, South Devon between Tuesday May 31st and Friday June 3rd, 2011 (May Spring Bank Holiday week).
Last year, the four-day event saw people of all ages flock to Blackpool Sands to take part in the competition, and it is hoped even more come along to participate or watch this year.
It's FREE to enter and is open to everyone aged 8 and above. Best of all, anyone can take part, even those who have never tried SUP before. All equipment will be provided for competitors free of charge.
J-80 World Championship
09/06/2012—15/06/2012
Situated within a designated area of outstanding natural beauty Dartmouth is approximately 34 miles from Exeter, 25 miles from Plymouth. Start bay offers a perfect venue for a World Championship, a quick transit to race area from a sheltered harbour, sheltered from the tide by Start point to the south and Berry head to the North, yet exposed to the prevailing South Westerly breeze.
Salcombe Festival
15/06/2012—17/06/2012
Salcombe Festival
HOME Festival at Dartington
22/06/2012—23/06/2012
Acoustic music, voices and song from around the world.
Merlin Rocket Week
08/07/2012—14/07/2012
Merlin Rocket Week held by Salcombe Yacht Club.
Ways with Words Literature Festival
06/07/2012—16/07/2012
Ways With Words is a vibrant and joyful festival of words and ideas, a chance for those who read books to meet those who write them. The setting is glorious, the atmosphere is invigorating. People come together in spectacular surroundings to share the pleasure and power of language and ideas. The warmth and energy of this lively gathering make it a memorable occasion.
This is held at Dartington Hall.
Kingsbridge Fair Week
21/07/2012—28/07/2012
Kingsbridge Fair Week
Totnes and District Agricultural Show
29/07/2012
Totnes show is over 90 years old and is one of the biggest one day shows in the country. Inaugurated by the local farming and town communities, the show has certainly moved with the times, but one of its aims still is to represent life in the wonderful South Hams. Every year this show attracts thousands of visitors, young and old and there is something for all of them.
Totnes Agricultural Show
29/07/2012—30/07/2012
Totnes Agricultural show is on the 29th of July 2012.
Totnes show is over 90 years old and is one of the biggest one day shows in the country. Inaugurated by the local farming and town communities, the show has certainly moved with the times, but one of its aims still is to represent life in the wonderful South Hams. Every year we attract thousands of visitors, young and old and there is something for all of them.
We have exciting demonstrations, displays and parades in the Main Ring, our Entertainment Ring speaks for itself. New for 2011 the Acoustic Music Stage and a Cross Country Bike Race. Sheep, cattle and horses compete for showing honours and show jumping is as popular as ever. Other animals to be seen include poultry, rabbits and dogs.
Amongst a whole host of other things, there’s a Home & Handicrafts marquee, Craft Tent, Food Hall and a large Trade Stands section offering a wide choice of goods and services. So come and join us for a great day out on the last Sunday in July.
Town Crier Competition
31/07/2012
Sunday 22nd July from 11.00am - 1.30pm on the Bandstand, Dartmouth.
Town Criers' competition, in conjunction with Kingsbridge Carnival week.
Strete Village Day
04/08/2012—05/08/2012
Strete Village Day on the 4th of August, fun for all the family.
Dartmouth Shakespeare Week
07/08/2012—11/08/2012
Dartmouth Shakespeare Week.
The Inn Theatre company will be performing 'Twelfth Night' Outside at Dartmouth Castle.
Salcombe Town Regatta
05/08/2012—12/08/2012
Salcombe Town Regatta
Salcombe Yacht Regatta
12/08/2012—18/08/2012
Salcombe Yacht Regatta
Totnes Carnival
12/08/2012—19/08/2012
Totnes Carnival Includes traditional events throughout the week: Children's Fancy Dress, 5-a-side Fottball, Picnic in the Park, Bingo and the challenging but fun 'Odd Object Competition'. Grand Carnival Procession Saturday 18th August. Starts around 6pm.
Please call Totnes Tourist information for more details: 01803 863168
Orange Race
21/08/2012
Orange Race
In a series of races, entrants chase oranges down High Street and Fore Street in Totnes.
For more information please call Totnes Tourist Information: 01803 863168
Dartington International Summer School
21/07/2012—25/08/2012
Music courses for all ages and abilities.
Totnes Festival
19/08/2012—26/08/2012
Totnes Festival an annual event but for the first time held in August. Celebrate the unique heritage and culture of Totnes. Venues throughout town play host to local, national and international artists and practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines:music, arts and crafts, performance, literature and complementary therapies.
Totnes Festival Week
19/08/2012—26/08/2012
Through this festival, people from the area celebrate all aspects of local (and not so local) life including art, dance, theatre, film, music, outdoor events, ecology… or perhaps they just want to demonstrate that community spirit is alive and well in Totnes! Once again the people, organisations, charities, businesses and institutions of the town have pulled out all the stops to put on a festival that promises to be as diverse and vibrant as Totnes itself.
Hope Cove Weekend
24/08/2012—27/08/2012
The Hope Cove Weekend offers three days of good old fashioned family fun with everything from children's races to children & family sandcastle competitions. Live music, and food and drink, sustain visitors through a lively yet relaxing weekend.
Torbay Week 2012
25/08/2012—29/08/2012
Torbay Week has fast proved to be one of the best regattas on the South Coast and we're sure this year will be just as successful with great racing for a wide variety of sailing vessels, along with tons of after-sail fun at Torbay's sailing and yachting clubs. Having the four sailing clubs of Torbay (Babbacombe, Brixham, Paignton and Torquay) combining resources for Torbay Week means that we can manage up to six courses in Tor Bay in order to cater for all types of yachts and dinghies.
The setting couldn't be better either, with the large, sheltered bay providing fantastic sailing conditions in a climate that is noted as being much warmer than the rest of the UK. Its horseshoe shape means lots of close-up spectating opportunities too.
Dartmouth Royal Regatta
30/08/2012—01/09/2012
Dartmouth Royal Regatta is one of the largest in the country with events for all the family as well as sailors and rowers.
Kingsbridge Agricultural Show
01/09/2012—02/09/2012
Kingsbridge Agricultural Show
Kingsbridge Show 2012 will be at Borough Farm , one mile north of Kingsbridge on the A38, on Saturday 1st September.
Kingsbridge Show continues to grow whilst trying to maintain that local feel, keeping it's traditional agricultural and horticultural roots.
Horses feature strongly in the show. They have their own show field, with events running right through the day. Horse judging begins at 9am.
There is something for everyone - and so much to see and do - it's a great family day out whether you farm, ride or just want to see "a little piece of rural England" and enjoy the atmosphere.
Widecombe Fair Dartmoor
04/09/2012
The fair at Widecombe, Dartmoor on the 4th September.
Heritage Open Days
06/09/2012—09/09/2012
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, ranging from castles to factories, town halls to tithe barns, parish churches to Buddhist temples.
Kingswear Regatta
08/09/2012—09/09/2012
Kingswear Regatta, more details to follow closer to the time!
Agatha Christie Week
09/09/2012—16/09/2012
Coinciding with the birth of this famous novelist, Agatha Christie Week is a part of a celebration all over the country of her life. The week includes talks, performances, screenings of films of her novels and creative writing workshops. There are also routes to explore Agatha Christie country by car and of course, visit Greenway, once her home on the east side of the River Dart in Galmpton.
Walking Festival
23/09/2012—26/09/2012
South Devon Walking Festival 2012
23rd - 26th September
We hope to see you again this year for a compact festival. We are now open for bookings for this event so it's time to check out what the Festival has to offer - then come and join in all the fun!
To help you make the most of the Festival, we have used symbols to distinguish events and activities; as these are being hosted across the various Information Centre we also have colour coded the itinerary so you know who to contact, with full details listed under the Festivals Booking Info.
You can enjoy many of the events and activities within the Festival COMPLETELY FREE but we must ask you to please book in advance due to minimum/maximum numbers to avaoid disappointment.
Dartmouth Fishing Festival
06/10/2012—08/10/2012
Join in this popular fishing festival - Held in Dartmouth over a three day period and including fishing competitions for Boats, Shore and wreck.
For further details contact Mr Phil Geene on 01803 834954.
Avonmill Autumn Festival
13/10/2012—14/10/2012
A celebration of all things autumnal, with apple pressing, pumpkins, willow weaving, crafts, food tastings, children’s rides and more.
For more details please check the Avon Mill website.
Dartmouth Food Festival
19/10/2012—21/10/2012
The Dartmouth Food Festival first took place in 2002 in Dartmouth's Market Square. There were only a handful of stalls but a huge amount of enthusiasm from local restaurants, hotels and producers. Over the last 9 years, it's developed into a major food event or as The Daily Telegraph put it (February 2011), a 'heady mix of celebrity chefs, parties, food markets, tasting shacks and demonstrations'.
Galleries Week
26/10/2012
Dartmouth Galleries week starting from the 26th October 2012.
Candlelit Dartmouth
30/11/2012—01/11/2012
- Christmas Light Switch on
- Santa arriving by boat
- Late night shopping
- Lantern Procession
- Candlelit Dinners
- Entertainers
- Musicians
- Markets
Dart drama Festival
07/11/2012—11/11/2012
Our four day event consists of two complete performances by all eight participating Amateur Dramatic Societies (four plays per night). We encourage you to see all eight plays and our Combo Ticket is priced to reflect this. To do so you will need to be able to visit The Flavel twice during The Festival. Performances commence at 19:30 with a 20 minute interval and finish at approximately 22:00.
Fat Stock Show
11/12/2012
A chance for local farmers to show off their finest stock at this annual show held in the Old Market Square.
Totnes Christmas Festival Evenings
04/12/2012—19/12/2012
A series of three Christmas festive evenings on Tuesdays with entertainment, shopping, food and lots of fun.
Tuesday 4th December
Tuesday 11th December
Tuesday 18th December