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.
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!
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.
Often a sell-out, held at the beginning of June, there are several well-known headline acts, and lots of fringe gigs too.
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.
Seven days of fun in the sun with sea shanties, barbeques, Morris Men and of course a regatta! Join in the fun, take a look at their Web site for full details.
It is to worms what charming is to snakes. The one who extracts the most worms out of one square metre of Devon turf wins. Methods include beer, gravy, Red Bull and fake rain.
See in the New Year with a charity swim. Register at Bovisand Park at midday on 1st January and join in the fun. Fancy dress thoroughly recommended.
The competition is now in its 15th year and has become a fixture on the Plymouth calendar and major tourist attraction attended by thousands each summer. Over the course of two nights, six teams from across the country do battle for the title of British Firework Champions. Don't miss it, its free!
Varied performers over this May weekend, from jazz to opera, with workshops for singers and musicians alike. There is also ballroom dancing and a teddy bear's regatta.
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10 January 2011
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.
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!
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.
Often a sell-out, held at the beginning of June, there are several well-known headline acts, and lots of fringe gigs too.
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.
Seven days of fun in the sun with sea shanties, barbeques, Morris Men and of course a regatta! Join in the fun, take a look at their Web site for full details.
It is to worms what charming is to snakes. The one who extracts the most worms out of one square metre of Devon turf wins. Methods include beer, gravy, Red Bull and fake rain.
See in the New Year with a charity swim. Register at Bovisand Park at midday on 1st January and join in the fun. Fancy dress thoroughly recommended.
The competition is now in its 15th year and has become a fixture on the Plymouth calendar and major tourist attraction attended by thousands each summer. Over the course of two nights, six teams from across the country do battle for the title of British Firework Champions. Don't miss it, its free!
Varied performers over this May weekend, from jazz to opera, with workshops for singers and musicians alike. There is also ballroom dancing and a teddy bear's regatta.