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Chagstock Music Festival

Open Air live music festival on the north edge of Dartmoor with panoramic views. In its' 14th year,…

Sidmouth Folk Festival

Sidmouth Folk Week is a unique week-long seaside celebration of music, dance and song taking place…

International Agatha Christie Festival

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

Festivals in Devon

Devon loves nothing better than to celebrate its heritage, music, arts and crafts, which is why you’ll always be able to find fun and interesting things to do and see on your holidays.

Festivals and events are part of West Country life - from small, intimate events to huge, carnival-style gatherings.

In April Exeter welcomes keen foodies to its award-winning Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink. Thousands gather in the lovely setting of Exeter Castle and Northernhay gardens for a long weekend of fantastic food, drink and entertainment (there's great live music at the After Dark evening events).

May sees the Lord Mayor's Festival in Plymouth. The event welcomes the new Lord Mayor into their role and gives people the opportunity to celebrate this occasion with a packed programme of events including a parade and street entertainment.

The Contemporary Craft Festival and Armed Forces Day are two of June's highlights, and July sees the Mid-Devon Show, where you'll witness a whole host of activities including farm demonstartions, rural crafts, food and drink and entertainment.

Even in the colder months, there’s something to celebrate, making family holidays in Devon perfect at any time of year.

Literature fans will enjoy the chance to meet and chat with high-profile authors at the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival and Appledore Book Festivals, both of which run in September.

At this time of year there are also lots of food festivals to take in, including Plymouth Seafood Festival, Powderham Food Festival, North Devon Foodfest and Dartmouth Food Festival.

The Tar Barrel Rolling in Ottery St Mary in November is a real Devon experience! 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 jaw-dropping spectacle.

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CANCELLED - BrixFest Brixham

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Type:

Festival

Brixham

BrixFest will bring hundreds of artists, charities, chefs and local people together with thousands of visitors. Throughout the festival we encourage you to keep it local and…

Dates

From:

28 May 2021to31 May 2021
Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham

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Type:

Festival

Kenton, Near Exeter

Toby's Garden Festival is back at Powderham Castle on 11th and 12th June 2021! It's the perfect way to kick-start your gardening year with expert talks and demos, heaps of…

Dates

From:

11 June 2021to12 June 2021
Toby's Garden Festival

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Type:

Festival

Exeter

Spades at the ready... Toby's Garden Festival is back!
There's so much to be excited about for our 7th Garden Festival at Powderham Castle.
As always, we're celebrating…

Dates

From:

11 June 2021to12 June 2021
Wille & The Bandits live at West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter

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Type:

Concert

Exeter

The exclusive Loft Live Sessions are back this summer with a brand new high energy festival feel! Launching at West Town Farm with Wille and The Bandits. Land of The Giants…

Dates

From:

26 June 2021to26 June 2021
Exeter Craft Festival 2021

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Type:

Festival

Exeter

This 3 day Festival of Arts and Crafts is a celebration of the very best artists & makers based in the South West is one of the major highlights of the Exeter's cultural…

Venue

Exeter Cathedral, Exeter

Dates

From:

1 July 2021to3 July 2021
Ivybridge lions present the Wurzels

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Concert

Filham, Ivybridge

On the evening before The Lion's Fun Day 2021, The Wurzels will be performing at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Tickets include entry to the Lions Fun Day the following day, Saturday…

Dates

From:

9 July 2021to9 July 2021
Ivybridge Funday

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Type:

Festival

Filham, plymouth

The Lions Club of Ivybridge have organised the Fun Day for many years. It is a big event in the town which provides fun and entertainment every year with aim of raising both…

Dates

From:

10 July 2021to10 July 2021
GlasDenbury Music and Arts Festival

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Type:

Festival

Denbury

Awarded Visit Devon's Gold for "Festival of the Year" 2019 and 2018, Glas-Denbury showcases the best of the South West, from its people to it's creativity, food to it's…

Dates

From:

16 July 2021to18 July 2021
Chagstock Music Festival

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Type:

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
Dawlish Carnival Week

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Type:

Carnival

Dawlish

A week of carnival fun in Dawlish that is not to be missed. You’ll find something for everyone from live music, bingo, fancy dress, sand sculpting, workshops activities,…

Dates

From:

14 Aug 2021to20 Aug 2021
International Agatha Christie Festival

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Type:

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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Type:

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
Sidmouth and East Devon Walking Festival

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Walking

Sidmouth

Sidmouth has some wonderful scenic walking both coastal and inland.
Join us for a fabulous week of free guided walks; discover the wonderful scenic coastal walking of…

Dates

From:

18 Sept 2021to24 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
Halloween Ball Beer Festival

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Type:

Festival

Ilfracombe

Get spooked at our Halloween Ball Beer Festival!
Kids activities include pumpkin carving, get freaky in our frightening fancy dress competition plus there's the ever…

Dates

From:

29 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021
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Ilfracombe - Legends of Rock

Type

Type:

Festival

Ilfracombe

We're gonna make some noise in Ilfracombe!
A 3 day event with live music from the top tributes to the legends plus some of the best new bands from around the world.

Dates

From:

5 Nov 2021to7 Nov 2021
Dart Music Festival

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Type:

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:

6 May 2022to8 May 2022