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Abbfest

Abbfest returns to Fermoy's Garden Centre from the 18th to 20th of September to raise money for…

Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas 2021

This years event will be bigger and better then ever before. Once again we will have the Farmers…

International Agatha Christie Festival

The 2021 festival will take place on 11th-18th September 2021. Agatha Christie is Torquay's…

Big Devon Events

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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Ongoing Events

Dart Music Festival

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Festival

Dartmouth

The annual three day Dart Music Festival is now in its 23rd year. The event will be held in the port and town of Dartmouth, at the mouth of the River Dart. With over 100…

Dates

From:

7 May 2021to9 May 2021
Chagstock Music Festival

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Festival

Whiddon Down, Chagford

Open Air live music festival on the north edge of Dartmoor with panoramic views. In its' 14th year, Chagstock is a family friendly event with kids' entertainment, caterers…

Dates

From:

23 July 2021to24 July 2021
Sidmouth Folk Festival

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Type:

Festival

Sidmouth

Sidmouth Folk Week is a unique week-long seaside celebration of music, dance and song taking place in the charming East Devon regency coastal resort – a must in every…

Dates

From:

30 July 2021to6 Aug 2021
Moor 2 Sea Sportive 2016

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Sporting

Exeter

Moor 2 Sea Sportive 2016

The Moor 2 Sea Sportive, now in its 5th year, offers you a choice of three updated routes. The Inspire (37 miles / 60 km) route is…

Dates

From:

3 Sept 2021to3 Sept 2021
International Agatha Christie Festival

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Festival

Torquay

The 2021 festival will take place on 11th-18th September 2021.
Agatha Christie is Torquay's most well-known resident and the best selling author of all time. Every year…

Dates

From:

11 Sept 2021to18 Sept 2021
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

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Type:

Festival

Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival features inspiring talks, readings and conversations with talented authors, scientists, playwrights, historians, broadcasters,…

Dates

From:

15 Sept 2021to19 Sept 2021
Abbfest

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Food and Drink

Newton Abbot

Abbfest returns to Fermoy's Garden Centre from the 18th to 20th of September to raise money for local charities and causes! Having raised over £220,000 since the festival…

Dates

From:

17 Sept 2021to19 Sept 2021
Dartmouth Food Festival

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Type:

Festival

Dartmouth

The Dartmouth Food Festival is back for 2021 with a tempting mix of delicious regional food and drink, chef demonstrations, workshops, lively food debates and fun for all the…

Dates

From:

22 Oct 2021to24 Oct 2021
Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas 2021

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Xmas markets

This years event will be bigger and better then ever before. Once again we will have the Farmers Market set-up on the Town Square, stalls lining Fore Street, Father Christmas…

Dates

From:

4 Dec 2021to4 Dec 2021
Christmas at Pennywell Farm

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Participatory Event

Buckfastleigh

Visitors will be taken on a journey to Bethlehem like no other in their own family groups and as we can only offer a limited number of tickets to each performance, it’s going…

Dates

From:

4 Dec 2020to24 Dec 2020