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Open Air live music festival on the north edge of Dartmoor with panoramic views. In its' 14th year,…
The annual three day Dart Music Festival is now in its 23rd year. The event will be held in the…
Sidmouth Folk Week is a unique week-long seaside celebration of music, dance and song taking place…
Abbfest returns to Fermoy's Garden Centre from the 18th to 20th of September to raise money for…
The 2021 festival will take place on 11th-18th September 2021. Agatha Christie is Torquay's…
The Dartmouth Food Festival is back for 2021 with a tempting mix of delicious regional food and…
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.
For more events visit our area-specific sister sites, using the links at the top of the page.
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Exeter
Eight Devon storytellers give us their best around a virtual campfire to brighten up the long winter nights - a celebration of stories from many different cultures, live in…
Festival
Kenton, Near Exeter
Toby's Garden Festival is back at Powderham Castle on 30th April & 1st May 2021! It's the perfect way to kick-start your gardening year with expert talks and demos, heaps of…
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…
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…
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…
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Festival
Budleigh Salterton
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival features inspiring talks, readings and conversations with talented authors, scientists, playwrights, historians, broadcasters,…
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…
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…
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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…
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