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We may be known for peace, tranquility and natural beauty ... but we also know how to put on a world-class event here in Devon.

There are fantastic Devon events going on across the county every day of the year - but some stand out as our biggest crowd-pleasers, drawing people in their thousands.

Find free events across Devon

Whether you're into music, food, sport, culture or spectacular displays of fireworks and planes you'll find a big event to tempt you down to Devon (you can find accommodation here). Take a look at our rundown of some of Devon's biggest events - then follow the links below to find many more.

Big fireworks

Every year in August Plymouth's waterfront is the scene of the jaw-dropping British Fireworks Championships. This spectacular two day programme of displays start at dusk, but from early evening there's also music, entertainment, stalls and a funfair at Plymouth Hoe.

Big music

Throughout the year there's lots going on for music fans across Devon - see our full rundown of music events here. But those that draw the biggest crowds include: Goldcoast Oceanfest (June) - three days of waterfront music and beachsports in Croyde; MTV Crashes Plymouth (July/August) - two days of live chart-topping music and entertainment on Plymouth Hoe; Beautiful Days (August) - a 16,500 capacity family-friendly weekend festival at Escort Park, managed by the Levellers; and watch out for international artists performing at Exeter's Westpoint venue throughout the year.

Big food festivals

Devon's a huge draw for foodies, so it's unsurprising that some of the UK's biggest and best annual food festivals happen here. Look out for the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink around Easter, Plymouth's Flavourfest in June, and the Dartmouth Food Festival and North Devon Foodfest, both in October. See here for more Devon food events

Big, flaming tar barrels

For reasons lost in antiquity, every year on November 5 huge flaming tar barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary – and thousands turn out to see this quite uniquely Devon spectacle.

Big sports

Devon has a huge array of sports events througout the year. Some of the biggest include regattas such as the Royal Dartmouth and Royal Torbay, national and international rugby fixtures at Sandy Park, home of Exeter Chiefs, and the Tour of Britain cycle race which draws huge crowds when it passes through Devon.

Big county show

The Devon County Show is of course a highlight of the calendar - it's three days of farming, food and fun in May.

Big book festivals

Look out for the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival and Appledore Book Festival, both of which welcome celebrated authors and personalities during September/October.

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Easter Egg Hunt

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Easter

Torquay

Explore the miniature scenes & gardens and see if you can find all the hidden eggs, but don't go hopping through the park too fast as some may be eggstremely hard to...

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Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay

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30 Mar 2019to28 Apr 2019
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An Egg-ceptional Easter for Devon

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Easter

Devon is going to be an egg-ceptional place to be all over the Easter school holidays. Whether you are on holiday or live locally there’s going to be some great Easter fun...

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5 Apr 2019to28 Apr 2019
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Enchanting Illuminations

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School Holiday Event

Torquay

Every THURSDAY evening, April 11th to October 17th
Except Mondays to Fridays July 29th to August 30th
The village is transformed in the evenings with thousands of miniature...

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Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay

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11 Apr 2019to17 Oct 2019
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BMAD Motorbike Festival

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Major Exhibition

Paignton

The Bikers Make a Difference (BMAD) Festival was started in 2002 by a group of bikers who decided to arrange a social event on the beach and raise money for local charities....

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3 May 2019to5 May 2019

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Brixham Pirate Festival

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Festival

Brixham

A swashbuckling mix of piratical fun and entertainment! There will be LOTS of pirates, military and period re-enactors here with guns and cannons to make plenty of noise! We...

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4 May 2019to6 May 2019

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Racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse

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Horse Racing

Newton Abbot

Enjoy all the fun of a day at the races this year at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Tickets are on sale now, from just £10 for Course Admission on weekdays and great money-saving...

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Dart Music Festival

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Festival

Dartmouth

The annual three day Dart Music Festival is now in its 22nd year. The event will be held from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th May 2019 in the port and town of Dartmouth, at the...

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10 May 2019to12 May 2019
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Bluebell Woodland Walk with Lunch at Gidleigh Park

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Nature

Newton Abbot

Meander through a carpet of bluebells in the ancient woodland at Gidleigh Park. The 107 acre estate is nestled in a valley within the natural beauty of Dartmoor and offers an...

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15 May 2019to15 May 2019

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23 May 2019to23 May 2019
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Devon County Show

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Show/Display

Clyst St Mary, Exeter

Billed as Devon’s Big Day Out, the County Show is a showcase for aspects of life and work in the county as well as entertainment, shopping and good food. Lots to see and do...

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16 May 2019to18 May 2019
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Mad Dog Mcrea

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Concert

Great Torrington

As part of an exciting Rosemoor Live! programme, Mad Dog Mcrea blends a unique mix of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz and bluegrass. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking,...

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17 May 2019to17 May 2019
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Pigstock Festival at The Big Sheep

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Festival

Bideford

Pigstock 2019. Kick start your summer of 2019 with North Devon's friendliest family festival! More than just music, we are back, bigger than ever before and (wow!) cheaper...

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18 May 2019to19 May 2019
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Rosemoor Live! The Animals and Friends

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Concert

Great Torrington

Join The Animals & Friends for an evening of 60's rhythm and blues songs. Famed for their songs number-one hit single, House of the Rising Sun, as well as We Gotta Get Out of...

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18 May 2019to18 May 2019
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Stone Age School – Builder at Kents Cavern

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Workshop

Torquay

Take part in this session, Builder, and see if you can make your own shelter. Create your own shelter and see if it can survive the Stone Age School water-proof test. ...

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Kents Cavern Torquay

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18 May 2019to18 May 2019
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Rosemoor Live! Show of Hands

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Concert

Great Torrington

In conjunction with the Plough Arts Centre, Show of Hands will weave story and melody together to create a spellbinding display of musicianship. Combining old songs with new,...

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19 May 2019to19 May 2019
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Rosemoor Live! The Beach Boyz Tribute Band

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Concert

Great Torrington

In conjunction with the Plough Arts Centre, The Beach Boyz tribute band is back in town. Let us take you on a journey of time and space, back to the 1960s and across to the...

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22 May 2019to22 May 2019
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Lord Mayor's Day 2019

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Family

Plymouth

Welcome the new Lord Mayor of Plymouth to their role with this day celebrating the best of the city’s community, sponsored by Rowes Honda and Rowes Suzuki. The theme of this...

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25 May 2019to25 May 2019
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Half-Term Family Fun - Get Set - Grow!

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School Holiday Event

Great Torrington

Get set grow – garden trail: a chance for families to explore RHS Garden Rosemoor in all its late-spring glory, find fabulous flowers, enjoy creative play with free drop-in...

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25 May 2019to2 June 2019
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Rosemoor Live! An Evening of Comedy with Lost Voice Guy and Richard Digance

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Concert

Great Torrington

Featuring two of the UK's most popular acts, Britain's Got Talent 2018 winner The Lost Voice Guy and the ever-popular, Richard Digance. Lee Ridley a.k.a The Lost Voice Guy is...

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25 May 2019to25 May 2019
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Rosemoor Live! ABBA Forever

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Concert

Great Torrington

Recognised as one of the best live recreations of ABBA live in concert, ABBA Forever has entertained theatre audiences worldwide with this superb tribute to possibly the...

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25 May 2019to25 May 2019
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Rosemoor Live! The Fisherman's Friends

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Concert

Great Torrington

Just released! Extra standing-room-only tickets!
The real Fisherman's Friends of Port Isaac now immortalised in film and following their hugely successful concert at Rosemoor...

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26 May 2019to26 May 2019

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