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March

27th - 28th - Cornwall Songwriters, Botallack Mine

Workshop led by Mike O'Connor, MBE, exploring songs and musical traditions of Cornwall.

April

3rd - St Ives Farmers' Market - Every Thursday 9.30am - 3.00pm, The Backpackers St Ives. Local and seasonal food and drink, including vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, cakes, cheese and more. For more information contact Tim on 01736 795387

5th - Boconnoc Spring Flower Show, 01872 322900

6th - Penzance Try a Triathlon - based at Penzance Leisure Centre. Bike route 15.5 miles, starts 8am, info@mountsbayharriers.org.uk

C Scape

Based on a story by Anna Maria Murphy, C-Scape use their own unique style blending dance, physical theatre, music and film to tell the story.

26th March 2008, Budock Village Hall, 7.30pm, 01326 375434

11th April 2008, Mawnan Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, 01326 250334

26th - Trevithick Day, Camborne, www.trevithick-day.org.uk

26th - 27th - British Canoe Union Surf Competition at Gwithian (1st event), will run on 24-25 May if poor weather prevents first attempt.

May

1st - Padstow Obby Oss

3rd - 4th - Earth, Health and Mystic Fayre, St John's Hall, Penzance, 01736 330201

3rd - 5th - Riviera Run, Newquay

3rd - 5th TBC - Giant Bolster Weekend, St Agnes, 01872 554150

3rd - 5th - Isles of Scilly World Pilot Gig Championship

5th - May Day, St Ives

8th - Flora Day, Helston

8th - 17th - Daphne Du Maurier Festival, Fowey

10th - 11th - Surf Kayak Competition held on Godrevy Beach. Possibly will run on 17th -18th May if poor weather prevents first attempt

10th - 17th - St Ives Literature Festival, Talks, Walks, Workshops & Daily Readings, for further information please visit the Salthouse Gallery, Norway Square (01736) 795003 or visit www.stiveslitfest.co.uk.

17th - 18th - Royal Navy Surf Association Event - 1st Beginners Weekend at Gwithian

18th - Marazion SW Middle Distance Championship Race, for more information visit www.hayletri.co.uk

22nd, 23rd, 24th & 26th - St Ives "Made in Cornwall" spring arts & crafts fair, Salvation Army Hall The Wharf St Ives, 10am - 5.30pm

23rd - 26th - Run to the Sun Festival, Newquay, www.runtothesun.co.uk

24th - 26th - May Maritime Festival, Events Square, Falmouth, 01326 214531

24th - 1st - Fal River Festival

26th - The Bohemians (Queen Tribute Band), the two set show which kicks off at 8.30pm (doors 7pm) offers all the Queen favourites to the climatic "We are the Champions". Tickets £12 in advance are available from St Ives Tourist information Centre (01736) 798577 or the Rainyday Gallery, Market Jew Street Penzance (01736) 366077. All proceeds of the gig will be shared equally between the St Ives Archive Study Centre and St Ives September Festival.

31st - 1st - Royal Navy Surf Association Event - 2nd Beginners Weekend at Gwithian

June

5th - 7th - Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge, 01208 12183, www.royalcornwallshow.org

13th - 15th - Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival

14th - 'Murdoch Day' in Redruth, 01209 210038

14th - 15th British Canoe Union Surf Competition at Gwithian (2nd event), will run on 21-22 June if poor weather prevents first attempt

15th - Marazion Carnival

Cornish Lads (Cornwall Songwriters)

This show celebrates the mining landscape of Cornwall and the Tamar Valley. It is a riveting, true tale that engages audiences so completely that they become part of the show. All shows commence at 7.30pm.

31st May, Leedstown Village Hall, 01736 850332

20th June, Nancegollan Village Hall, 01209 831502

22nd June, Lizard Community Hall, 01326 290188

21st - St Ives Sailing Regatta, for further details contact Martin Potter 01736 799629

22nd - Midsummer Swellboard Classic Event held on Godrevy beach in conjunction with the National Trust

21st - 29th - Golowan Festival, Penzance, for details see www.feastoffestivals.co.uk

28th - Mazey Day, Penzance, for details see www.feastoffestivals.co.uk

28th -29th - Royal Navy Surf Association Event - 3rd beginners weekend at Gwithian

TBC - Royal Navy Invitation Longboard Championships - Following previous successful events the Royal Navy are bringing their Longboard Championship event back to Gwithian beach at Hayle again this year. For further information contact Sue Nicholls at the Beach Management Office on (01736) 334832

June TBC - St Ives Biathlon - St Ives' well known Surf Lifesaving Biathlon attracts an increasing number of international athletes (as well as local people) who take part in a running race from St Ives, along the coastal path to Carbis Bay and then a sea swim from Carbis Bay to St Ives. For more details contact Sharon Cox on (01736) 795024.

Swamp Circus Summer Programme:

Golowan Festival, 28th June - Many-a-Link Circus Spectacular, Trapeze Workshops, Mime and Acrobatics. For more information and ticket prices please visit www.golowan.org

Falmouth Week, 9th - 16th August - Bird Tribe Circus Show, for ticket information please visit www.falmouthweek.co.uk

Gulval, 18th - 24th August - Bird Tribe Circus, tickets available from Gulval local newsagents.

Ayr Field, 13th - 19th September - Circus School and Bird Tribe Circus, tickets can be booked through the festival office, St Ives Deli and on line at www.circokernow.co.uk

For further information and tickets please visit www.swampoffice@btopenworld.com

July

4th - 6th TBC - 'Sea, Salt and Sail', Mousehole, 01736 731655

5th July - 12th August - 'Raising the Roof' donated picture show at St Ives Society of Artists. There is an open invitation which Lady Carol Holland is opening at 3.30pm on Saturday 5th July. The Society members have kindly donated work which will be on sale at commission free prices. All proceeds will go to the 'raising the roof' repair fund. For further details please visit www.stisa.co.uk or telephone 01736 795582

6th - Hayle Standard Distance Triathlon, for more information visit www.hayletri.co.uk

10th, 11th & 12th - St Ives "Made in Cornwall" arts & crafts fair, Salvation Army Hall The Wharf St Ives, 10am - 5.30pm

10th - 27th - Footsbarn Travelling Theatre presents A Midsummer Night's Dream at Carruan Farm Centre, Polzeath, Wadebridge, PL27 6QU.
Thurs, Fri, Sat at 8pm, Sun at 6pm, Tues 15th at 1pm. In the Footsbarn Tent licensed bar and refreshments available. Tickets - Adult £16, Child £8, group reductions, disabled friendly. Buy tickets on line from www.crbo.co.uk/
tel: 01726 879500 or 0845 0940428.

11th - 19th - Lafrowda Day, St Just, for details see www.feastoffestivals.co.uk

12th - Penzance Sailing Club Regatta, for further details contact Terry Marks 01736 364989

14th - Stithians Agricultural Show, www.stithiansshow.org.uk

18th - St Ives Raft Race

18th - 20th Boconnoc Steam Fair, www.Isvc.org

27th - Porthleven Lifeboat Day - 11am

26th July - 3rd August - Heylfest, a long established festival which brings the diverse community of this lively town together in a week long celebration. Events include a Children's Day, the Rose and Cabbage show and much more. For further information visit www.feastoffestivals.co.uk

30th - RNAS Culdrose Air Day, Helston, 01326 574121

August

2nd - Cornish Crafts & Produce Fair, Kingsford Venue, Flambards, Helston. Some of the finest craft & produce in Cornwall, Free admission, from 10am - 5pm

2nd - Miracle Theatre presents 'Jason' - Plen-an-Gwary, St Just, 7.30pm - 10pm. Live theatre outdoors, a truly memorable summer evening for all the family.

2nd - 3rd - Trereife House Fine Food, Art & Craft Fair, Open 10am - 4pm. For further information please contact 01736 362750 or visit www.trereifepark.co.uk

3rd - Hayle Sprint Distance Triathlon, for more information visit www.hayletri.co.uk

4th - 10th - Rip Curl Boardmasters, Fistral Beach, Newquay

5th - Morvah Pasty Day

8th - 9th - Music Festival, Watergate Bay, Newquay

8th - 10th - Holifield Fair, Gweek - Music, crafts, food and camping focusing on environmental issues

9th 16th - Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week, 01872 224367

10th - 15th - Laser Dinghy National UK Championships at Penzance Sailing Club. Approximately 80 of these two man boats will take part in this event in and around Penzance Harbour area. For further details contact Terry Marks on (01736) 364989

14th - St Ives Lifeboat Day

14th - 15th - Miracle Theatre presents 'Jason' - Penlee Park, Penzance, 7.30pm - 10pm. Live theatre outdoors, a truly memorable summer evening for all the family.

15th - 17th - West of England Steam Rally, St Agnes. 07729 816888

15th - 18th - Mousehole Carnival, for more information please contact 01736 732532 or 732877

17th - 23rd - Fowey Regatta

22nd - 25th - Cornish Folk Festival, Wadebridge

23rd - Penzance Summer Fayre, Trereife House, Penzance 10.30am - 5.00pm. Companion dog show, heavy horses, horse & hounds, carriage horse rides, donkey rides, jazz & brass bands, classic cars, trade, craft & charity stalls and much more. Special guest appearance by 'Bilbo' The Lifeguard Dog. Free admission for under 12's, £2.00 per adult, car parking. For dog show forms please telephone 01736 363664.

23rd - 24th - The End of the Road Show, a community festival showcasing a wealth of local talent in Sennen near Lands' End. With local, "green" produce, creative activities and acoustic music on Saturday, live music, theatre, dance and stalls on the Sunday, its a great event come rain or shine. Family friendly during the day, livelier as the dusk draws in with dancing in the marquee.

23rd - 24th - Lusty Glaze Beach Rugby, Newquay. BBQ, beer, tents, live bands, firework display on the sun

23rd - 30th - Bude Jazz Festival

25th - Newlyn Fish Festival, for details see www.feastoffestivals.co.uk

September

1st - 7th - Dehwelans - The Festival of Cornwall, all things Cornish, with performances, walks, talks, lectures, gigs, dancing, music, local history and heritage tours throughout South East Cornwall. For further information vist www.dehwelanskernow.com

6th - 20th - St Ives September Festival, for details see www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk

10th - 13th - Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta, Falmouth, 01326 312300

11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th & 20th - St Ives "Made in Cornwal" arts & crafts fair, Salvation Army Hall the Wharf St Ives, 10am - 5.30pm

13th - Truro Carnival

13th - 14th - Royal Navy Surf Association Event - 4th Beginners weekend at Gwithian.

13th - 14th TBC - The Sunset Surf Longboard Classic event on Gwithian beach. For further information please contact Sunset Surf Cafe on (01736) 752575

20th - 21st - No Pro Surf Classic - now in its 14th year this is an event for surfers who are not yet sponsored. Traditionally the event is held at Gwithian although in extreme conditions it can be moved to a more sheltered beach. It provides a showcase for up and coming and undiscovered sportsmen and can be used as a springboard to the more serious National and 'Pro-Am' level of competition. The contest is open to anyone who matches the non-sponsored requirements from anywhere in the UK. Entry forms and more details are available from Tyson Greenaway on (01736) 755493

26th - 28th - Cornwall Food and Drink Festival, Truro, 01872 274555

TBC - South West Freestyle Power Kiting at Gwithian Beach. Includes kite boarding and buggying, possibly kite surfing, www.southwestfreestyle.co.uk

October

12th - 14th - Newquay Fish Festival

15th - 19th - Lowender Peran, Perranporth, 01872 553413

16th - 19th - Falmouth Oyster Festival, 01326 312300

18th - 1st - Roseland Festival, 01326 270440

24th -25th - Falmouth Beer Festival, Princess Pavillion, Falmouth, 01326 311222

TBC - European Speedsail Championships (Triple Crown Event) at Gwithian, Hayle - This increasingly popular sport, similar to windsurfing on wheels, takes place on this magnificent beach with competitors coming from as far afield as France, Belgium etc. For further details contact Graham Bobin on (01736) 332648

November

2nd - 9th - Newlyn Arts Festival

9th - St Michaels Mount Remeberance Run at Marazion organised by Mounts Bay Harriers. Starting at 10.02am (2 minutes silence beforehand). A 4.2 mile or so (depending on the tide) beach run on sand etc, including a river crossing finishing in front of St Michaels Mount. Registration at 9.00am in The Lounge, The Goldolphin Arms, West End, Marazion. Parking in Folly Field (car park on your right hand side as you enter Marazion from Penzance). SOMETHING RED MUST BE WORN! Closing date for postal entries 2 November 2008. Contact info@mountsbayharriers.org.uk or www.mountsbayharriers.co.uk

10th - Dec TBC - Taste South East Cornwall

19th - Truro 'City of Lights' parade, 7pm

20th, 21st & 22nd - St Ives "Made in Cornwall" arts & crafts fair, Salvation Army Hall The Wharf St Ives, 10am - 5.30pm

22nd - 23rd - Trereife House Christmas Gift Fair, browse a unique range of arts and crafts and stock up on an array of fine foods for the festive season from local suppliers. Tours of the historic house, childrens entertainment, Trereife Art Gallery and much more. For further information contact Trereife House on 01736 362750.

28th - 'Shine' Christmas Fayre at Trelowarren Estate with a lantern procession in the evening.

28th - Hayle Lights Switch On - 7pm, Commercial road Car Park. Performances by Hayle Town Band and Praze Heyl Male Choir.

28th - Helston Lights Switch On.

29th - Penzance Lights Switch On - 4pm Wharfside shopping centre.

29th - Christmas Bazaar at Gulval Village Hall. 10am-1pm. With 'Christmas Sparkle' Fayre in the evening from 6.30pm.

December

2nd - Beer and Christmas Crafts with handmade cards and Jewellery at the Coldstreamer Inn, Gulval. 7.30pm.

6th - Angarrack Lights Switch On.

6th - Camborne - Lights Switch On. Switch on will be by Tom Daley, Olympic Diver. 5pm

6th - Festive Disco and BBQ at Breage Social Club. 7.30pm

6th - Pendeen Farmers Market, festive food, christmas gifts & carols from Pendeen Silver Band. 10am - 1pm The Centre of Pendeen.

6th - Hayle Christmas floodlit carnival at Commercial Road Car Park. Judging will be at 6pm and the pararde at 7pm. Presentation in Day Care Centre where Hayle Town Band will be performing.

6th - 8th - Christmas Fayre at Trevarno. 10.30am-4pm. Free entry.

8th - Gulval Lights Switch On, 7pm with band and carols.

8th - 19th - '12 Days of Christmas' with festive catering at Trevarno. 12 noon-2.30pm.

8th - Heligan Gardens free lantern-lit tours of the gardens. 5.30pm-9pm. Followed by carol singing and refreshments.

11th - 14th 'Festive Feasting' at Trengwainton gardens. 2 and 3 course meals available. Booking essential. 12.30pm-2.00pm. Teas and snacks from 11am-2.30pm. For more details call 01736 363148.

12th - St Just Lights Switch On. 6.30pm with band and carol service.

12th - Leedstown Lights Switch On.

12th - Newlyn Lights Switch On. 7.30pm

13th - Mousehole Lights Switch On. 7.30pm (Roads will be closed from 5pm).

13th - 14th - Santa and a real live reindeer will be at Trevarno.

13th - 14th - St Michaels Mount tour and Christmas lunch. Booking essential on 01736 710507. Lunch in the Sail Loft Restaurant, live music, tour of the castle. Ride home in the unique amphibious vehicle. Adults £28. Children £14. NT £21.

14th - Traditional Cornish Carol Service at St Mary's Church 6pm

15th - Goldsithney Lights Swicth On.

15th - Candlelit Ghost story evening at the Admiral Benbow 8pm, Mask making and lantern workshops in St John's Hall from 11am.

17th - Giant Christmas Quiz at Queens Arms Breage.

18th Late night shopping in Penzance Town Centre.

18th - 21st - 'Festive Feasting' at Trengwainton gardens, 2 and 3 course meals available. Booking essential. 12.30-2pm. Teas and snacks from 11am-2.30pm. For more details contact 01736 363148.

19th - Market in the Wharfside Shopping Centre Penzance. Entertainment and The Turkey Rhubarb Band and Tros and Treys.

19th - Father Christmas at the Glass Tree, Fore Street St Ives. 7.00 - 8.30pm

20th - Montol Eve Main Event - Street entertainment from 10.30am, Christmas Event and winter refreshments at Chapel Street Methodist Church, Penzance. Markets in Causewayhead and Wharfside, Rivers of Fire procession from 6.15pm, Guise dancing 8pm in the pubs, Carol singing from 8pm, Turkey Rhubarb Band on the Streets from 8pm, Informal folk session 8pm - Golowan Band. Torchlit Procession in Penzance Town Centre, late in the evening.

20th - Pendeen Farmers Market, mulled wine and mince pies for all customers. 10am - 1pm The Centre of Pendeen.

20th - 23rd - Santa and a real live reindeer will be at Trevarno.

21st - Father Christmas at the Glass Tree, Fore Street St Ives. 2.00pm - 4.00pm

22nd - Live Nativity at Margaret's Barn, Gulval. 6pm

22nd - Mousehole Male Voice Choir Concert at Paul Church.

23rd Tom Bowcock's Eve, Mousehole.

Please note these dates may, due to unforseen circumstances, change. We have sourced this information from reliable sources, but please always check with the contact provided prior to planning your holiday dates around them.

These are the major events in 2008. There will be many other events in Cornwall. Always look in the local paper for the area you are staying in for a full list of 'Whats On' at the time.

TBC = TO BE CONFIRMED, PLEASE CHECK WITH NUMBER PROVIDED IF THERE IS ONE

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