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Events in The South West
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Flaming Tar Barrels
17 wooden barrels are coated in tar, set alight and carted shoulder-high through the streets of the town. Yes, on fire. It’s been a tradition since 1605-ish and probably started to brace the town for the imminent invasion of the Spanish Armada. More »
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John Betjeman Summer Readings
Many a village has a reading room, but here, words attain greatness. Flop out on the dunes at St Enodoc church where the Poet Laureate rests in peace and listen to his poetry read out loud. The pop of a cork beats the crack of a beer can, so best take wine.
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Port Eliot Festival
Once called The Elephant Fair, the dreamy Port Eliot manor opens its doors to the best family festival this side of Wonkaville. Gavin Turk’s House of Fairy Tales is a lawless treat and Caught By The River is also worth a nose. More »
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West Cornwall Farmers' Markets
These local markets offer the opportunity to purchase some locally grown and produced fare. A variety of organic vegetables, together with a selection of home baked cakes and breads - maybe some chutneys and jams, you are sure to find some real delights! More »
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World Stinging Nettle Eating Championship
Dorset’s answer to the chilli-eating contest. An argument between two local farmers over who had the longest nettles growing on his land led to this macho test of taste buds. Each June, crowds gather at The Bottle Inn to witness the showdown.
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Helston Flora Day and the Furry Dance
Town smothers itself in bluebells and gorse as adults dress up in top hats and lace gowns and dance with 1,000 children in and out of houses, while dragons wrestle and the town band bellows out that tune that Wogan stole. More »
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St Agnes Bolster Day
Evil giant eats children and is none too pleasant to Mrs Bolster making her carry boulders on her back day and night. He ditches the wife for younger prettier model, Agnes. In an act of love, he sheds his blood, which runs out to sea, saps his soul and so he dies. Still, the lantern workshops, pageant, procession and barbecue should cheer you up. More »
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'Obby 'Oss Day
Pamplona bull running meets Tellytubbies. The blue ’oss and red ’oss are released from their stables and teased around a maypole to the tune of a hypnotic folk song. The town dress in white and the streets go flag crazy on May Day. More »
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Agatha Christie Festival, English Riviera
A week of all that is Agatha, with events and festivities being held at various venues all along this stretch of coast. Things to do include mystery hunts, shop competitions, boat trips, exhibitions, films, theatre, dining experiences, dances...and all kicked off with a traditional 20s/30s themed fete! More »
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Apple Pie Fair
Held on the last Saturday in July, there are various arena events, an exhibition of craft activities and local artists plus numerous sideshows and stalls. Oh, and a large apple pie on a donkey-drawn giant apple pie cart. More »
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Appledore Book Festival
Promoting access for all to wonderful words and ideas with a long list of authors, broadcasters, poets and other wordsmiths featured over a week-long literary extravaganza. More »
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Ashburton Blues Festival
Often a sell-out, held at the beginning of June, there are several well-known headline acts, and lots of fringe gigs too. More »
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Ashburton Bread Weighing and Ale Tasting Ceremony
For 701 years, they’ve been wearing leather breeches and sitting on a bench soaked with ale to find out if it’s adulterated or not. We hear the bread and beer are in fine fettle for this year. Join the medieval procession through this Devon village on the edge of Dartmoor, usually held in July.
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Axe Vale Festival
Held in June, this is touted by the organisers as 'probably the best gardening and crafts show in the South West'. More »
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Bath Fringe Festival
17 days of fun and frolics with over 200 events and performers from around the world. Each event takes place in a different part of the city so check out their Web site for locations and ticket sales. More »
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Bath International Music Festival
Ten glorious days of music and literature featuring an eclectic mix of performances taking place in a variety of locations throughout the city. See their Web site for programme details and ticket sales. More »
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Beaminster Festival
This ever growing festival, usually held early in the summer, offers music and entertainment for everyone! More »
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Beautiful Days Festival
Described as the one of the best family festivals in the UK with five music stages, seated theatre tent, childrens area, refreshments and craft stalls. See their Web site for tickets and line up. More »
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Black Prince Flower Boat Procession
A traditional celebration where a flower decorated boat, The Black Prince, is paraded shoulder high through the village by ratings from HMS Raleigh and accompanied by South West town criers, processional dancers and musicians. This tradition was revived over 25 years ago and takes place every Mayday. More »
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Folklore and Flora Day
Every urban myth started in the sticks. Some date back to Domesday, some are untraceable, yet all are life-affirming ways to fall in love with the local way of life.
Miracle Tour
Discover a new corner of the South West and treat yourself to some open-air theatre while you're on holiday.
Where to Charm a Worm
Where to charm a worm or join in Britain's biggest rave of pirates. Folklore rules in May.
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