Things to do in Cornwall, Summer 2014
Steam into some summer sizzlers
As the summer solstice hits, we steam into the exciting line up of events and festivals ahead with plenty of things to do in Cornwall. We’ve picked out some of the ones closest to our holiday properties but for the full summer of sizzling fun check our events listings.
Cornwall’s mining heritage mean steam pumps and engines are a big obsession here and there are plenty of festivals to celebrate the big engines. If you prefer ships to steam then this is the regatta season whilst music lovers will be spoilt for choice with the forthcoming Eden Sessions and Newquay’s Sundowner Sessions.
June
21 – 22 June
St Merryn Steam and Vintage Rally
Traditional steam rally with vintage vehicles, car boot and disco.
21 June
Eden Sessions: Dizzee Rascal
Dizzee Rascal live at The Eden Project with special guest Katy B.
25 June
Eden Sessions: Skrillex
Grammy winner and electronic superstar Skrillex live at The Eden Project.
July
30 June – 13 July
iOrchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra arrive at Lemon Quay, Truro for some hands on musical experiences.
4 July
Sundowner Sessions:The Fishermans Friends
Lusty Glaze Beach, Newquay
Beach concert with BBQ and paella. From 6pm.
4 – 6 July
Padstow Vintage Rally & Country Fair
Live music, entertainment, traditional stalls and vintage and classic vehicle exhibits.
5 July
Pixar in concert
The Eden Project’s unique cinematic experience accompanied by a live orchestra.
5 – 6 July
Polo On The Beach
Professional polo played on the beach at Watergate Bay. Free event.
8 July
Eden Sessions: Ellie Goulding
Listen to singer/songwriter Ellie Goulden live at The Eden Project joined by Kwabs.
9 July
Eden Sessions: The Pixies
Join the American alternative rock band live at The Eden Project.
12 July
Rock Oyster Festival
Food, music and art celebrated at 17th Century Dinham House overlooking The Camel Estuary in Wadebridge.
12-13 July
Cornwall’s Crealy celebrates World Cup Final Weekend .
14 – 15 July
Eden Sessions: Elbow
The Manchester band are joined by Jimi Goodwin and Nadine Shah at The Eden Project.
18 – 20 July
Boconnoc Steam Fair
Showcase steam event in the grounds of the Bonnoc Estate in Lostwithiel.
24 July
Dairyland Farm World
Family Sports Day – sporting fun with traditional games such a egg and spoon and the sack race.
24 July
Sundowner Sessions: The Feeling
Lusty Glaze Beach, Newquay
Brit nominees ‘The Feeling’ play out to the ocean at Lusty Glaze.
26 July – 1 August
Charlestown Regatta Week
A fun filled festival week for all. Set around the harbour.
26 July
Perranporth Carnival
Carnival day processions and fun in Perranporth.
27 July
Newquay Zoo – Wild breakfast
Take a 5am dawn tour and make breakfast for the animals!
29 July – 8 August
St Endellion Summer Music Festival
A programme of music from opera to classical and choral at St Endellion Church.
29 – 30 July
Pendennis Castle – Grand Medieval Joust
Immerse yourself in heroic armoury and become a knight for a day or watch the jousting.
29 – 31 July
Tintagel Castle – Fighting Knights
Test your skill at knighthood whilst turning back the clock.
30 July
Miracle Theatre presents The Tempest
A live humorous retelling of the classic Shakespeare story, Suitable for all ages.
7:30pm, Cathedral Green Truro TR1 2AF
31 July
RNAS Culdrose Air Day
Meet the Royal Navy’s flying force, the Fleet Air Arm in Helston and watch the spectacular air display.
31 July
Dairyland Farm World
Family Sports Day – sporting fun with traditional games such a egg and spoon and the sack race.
31 July
Sundowner Sessions: Morcheeba
Lusty Glaze Beach, Newquay
Watch Morcheeba live on the beach.
August
Daily:
Storytelling at The Eden Project
12pm and 2pm in the Mediterranean Biome.
1 August
Sundowner Sessions: Newton Faulkner
Lusty Glaze Beach, Newquay
Watch Newton Faulkner live on the beach. BBQ and paella. For more details see previous ‘Sundowner sessions’.
3 August
Newquay Zoo – Wild breakfast
Take a 5am dawn tour and make breakfast for the animals!
2 – 8 August
Creation Fest
Christian music festival for all the family at The Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge.
3 August
100: The Day Our World Changed
The Lost Gardens of Heligan and WildWorks Theatre collaboration to remember the stories of local people in World War I.
5 – 6 August
Pendennis Castle – Grand Medieval Joust
Immerse yourself in heroic armoury and become a knight for a day or watch the jousting.
6 August
Miracle Theatre presents The Tempest
A live humorous retelling of the classic Shakespeare story, Suitable for all ages.
7:30pm St Mawes Castle, The Roseland, TR2 3AA.
5 – 7 August
Tintagel Castle – Tales of King Arthur
Learn of the magical legends surrounding Tintagel.
6 August
Dairyland Farm World
Family Sports – sporting fun with traditional games such a egg and spoon and the sack race.
6 – 7 August
Play Fest
Music, circus acts and other entertainment at Boscawen Park, Truro.
6 – 10 August
Boardmasters Surf, Skate + Music Festival
Surfing, skating and live music at Fistral and Watergate Bay beaches.
8 – 17 August
Falmouth Week
Watch the races and view the yachts at Falmouth’s seven day sailing regatta.
10 August
Newquay Zoo – Wild breakfast
Take a 5am dawn tour and make breakfast for the animals!
10 August
Tregony Heavy Horse Show & Country Fayre
Heavy horse show and country fair with fairground rides and traditional stalls, St Austell.
11 – 16 August
Be Active Festival
Have a go sports sessions for all at Lemon Quay in Truro.
12 – 13 August
Pendennis Castle – Grand Medieval Joust
Immerse yourself in heroic armoury and become a knight for a day or watch the jousting.
13 August
Camelford Agricultural Show
Traditional agricultural show, with animals and judging.
12 – 14 August
Tintagel Castle – Tales of King Arthur
Learn of the magical legends surrounding Tintagel.
13 August
Dairyland Farm World
Family Sports Day – sporting fun with traditional games such a egg and spoon and the sack race.
15 – 17 August
Cornish Steam and Country Fair
Steam engines galore and an old time fun fair in Truro.
17 – 23 August
Fowey Regatta and Carnival Week
Carnival displays, racing and all round entertainment culminating in a fireworks display.
17 August
St Ewe Country Fair
Rural displays and demonstrations at St Ewe Village Hall and the surrounding fields in St Austell.
18 August
Sundowner Sessions: Bellowhead
Lusty Glaze Beach, Newquay
Watch Bellowhead live on the beach.
19 – 20 August
Pendennis Castle – Grand Medieval Joust
Immerse yourself in heroic armoury and become a knight for a day or watch the jousting.
19 – 21 August
Tintagel Castle – Tales of King Arthur
Learn of the magical legends surrounding Tintagel.
20 August
Dairyland Farm World
Family Sports Day – sporting fun with traditional games such a egg and spoon and the sack race.
22 – 23 August
Miracle Theatre presents The Tempest
A live humorous retelling of the classic Shakespeare story, Suitable for all ages.
7:30pm Trelissick Garden Feock, nr Truro TR3 6QL.
24 August
Miracle Theatre presents The Tempest
A live humorous retelling of the classic Shakespeare story, Suitable for all ages.
7:30pm Perran Round Nr Perranporth TR6 0AJ.
22 – 25 August
Cornwall Folk Festival
Traditional and contemporary live folk music festival in Wadebridge.
26 – 27 August
Tintagel Castle – Tales of King Arthur
Learn of the magical legends surrounding Tintagel.
27 August
Dairyland Farm World
Family Sports Day – sporting fun with traditional games such a egg and spoon and the sack race.
27 – 28 August
Miracle Theatre presents The Tempest
A live humorous retelling of the classic Shakespeare story, Suitable for all ages.
7:30pm Restormel Castle, Lostwithiel, PL22 0EE.
27 – 29 August
Pendennis Castle – Pirate Attack
Join the Elizabethan world and defend yourself against pirate attacks.
28 – 31 August
Falmouth to Royal Greenwich
Tall Ships Regatta 2014
The starting point for the Falmouth – Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta.
29 – 30 August
Miracle Theatre presents The Tempest
A live humorous retelling of the classic Shakespeare story, Suitable for all ages.
7:30pm Trebah Garden Amphitheatre Nr Falmouth TR11 5JZ.
29 – 30 August
The Big Produce Market
Food stalls and chef demonstrations at this celebration of local food in Truro.
29 August – 28 September
The Kneehigh Asylum
The nomadic and internationally acclaimed theatre company, Kneehigh Asylum, present their new show on stage at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, 7.45pm.