Boxing Day Barbecue

Boxing Day Barbecue should make the perfect follow-up to Christmas day for all your family and…

Christmas at Pennywell Farm

It's that time of year when the Farm becomes a magical winter wonderland with twinkling lights,…

Come and Meet Santa

Come and meet Santa and his elf in their enchanting woodland grotto. Visiting RHS Garden Rosemoor…

Big Devon Events

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. 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.

Devon - a county of two halves

While Devon is a wonderfully tranquil place, full of calming coastal resorts and quiet countryside, it is also a cultural hub full of things to see and do from huge festivals to farmers' markets. When it comes to hosting events, we don't do anything by halves - we are the county for big memorable events!

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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Christmas Lights, in aid of the R.N.L.I.

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Bideford

The Christmas lights turn on is a magical time in Clovelly.

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28 Nov 2021to28 Nov 2021
Christmas Celebration Craft Fair

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Torrington

New for 2021 at RHS Garden Rosemoor is our Christmas Celebration Craft Fair. A wonderful opportunity to amble around and buy gorgeous unique gifts, whether it is a treat for…

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3 Dec 2021to5 Dec 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…

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4 Dec 2021to4 Dec 2021
Meet Santa at Paignton Zoo

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Paignton

Santa is coming back to Paignton Zoo and we can’t wait!
Santa will be taking time out from his busy Christmas schedule to take up residence in his magical grotto for more…

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Magic of Christmas Food & Craft Fair

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Torrington

Join us for a magical fair full of temptation and delights at RHS Garden Rosemoor. This is a special place to come and buy those unique and wonderful gifts from a mixture of…

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10 Dec 2021to11 Dec 2021
Cinderella

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Christmas

Torrington

Get swept away by one of the most enchanting fairy tales of all time at RHS Garden Rosemoor, as Wonder Productions brings us the most loved pantomime of them all –…

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18 Dec 2021to18 Dec 2021
Come and Meet Santa

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Torrington

Come and meet Santa and his elf in their enchanting woodland grotto. Visiting RHS Garden Rosemoor all the way from the North Pole, he's bringing presents and sweets for every…

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20 Dec 2021to23 Dec 2021
Boxing Day Barbecue

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Christmas

Bideford

Boxing Day Barbecue should make the perfect follow-up to Christmas day for all your family and friends. With FREE entrance to Clovelly village all day, take a walk along the…

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26 Dec 2021to26 Dec 2021
New Years Eve in Clovelly

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New Years Eve

BIDEFORD

You will find it a thrilling way to welcome in the New Year in an atmospheric village setting. This fantastic New Year’s Party will take place for residents and non-resident…

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31 Dec 2021to31 Dec 2021
Dart Music Festival

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Dartmouth

An annual 3 day music festival now in its 23rd year. Our 'Music for All' policy means over 100 performances spanning almost every musical genre throughout the town in a…

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6 May 2022to8 May 2022
Moor 2 Sea Sportive 2016

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Exeter

The Moor 2 Sea Sportive, now in its fifth year, will take place from Exeter Racecourse on Saturday 3rd September 2016. With its choice of three routes it is a true test of…

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3 Sept 2022to3 Sept 2022
International Agatha Christie Festival

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Torquay

The 2022 festival will take place on 10th – 17th September.
Agatha Christie is Torquay's most well-known resident and the best selling author of all time. Every year Torquay…

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10 Sept 2022to17 Sept 2022
Abbfest

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Food and Drink

Newton Abbot

Abbfest is a beer, food and drink festival that aims to raise money for local charities, organisations and good causes! From the 18th-20th of September 2020 we will be…

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16 Sept 2022to18 Sept 2022
Christmas at Pennywell Farm

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Buckfastleigh

It's that time of year when the Farm becomes a magical winter wonderland with twinkling lights, hundreds of Christmas trees and plenty of Christmas sparkle. A truly magical…

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19 Nov 2021to24 Dec 2021

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