Fal River Festival – Friday 28 May to Sunday 6 June 2010
The Fal River Festival is all about celebrating life on the river Fal in Cornwall - a chance to really embrace the places, people, history and culture that are connected by this very Cornish river. The 10 day festival encompasses over 130 events which range from music and drama, the arts and heritage to rowing races, triathlons and walks. For more information visit the website: www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/festival
Many villages host their own sailing regattas throughout the season: Loe Beach Regatta – 12 June; Point and Penpoll Regatta – 26 June; St Mawes Town Regatta – 10 July; and Flushing Regatta – 24 July. Fun days with events on land and on the water to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Falmouth Regatta Week – Saturday 7 to Saturday 14 August 2010
Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week 2010 always aims to provide top level competitive racing in a fun atmosphere, using a variety of courses for the racing during the week utilising Falmouth Bay and Carrick Roads. Enjoy the Regatta teas, prize-givings and evening entertainment at a different host club each day. A renowned week for many competitors who combine the racing with their annual family holiday. Falmouth Town also provide a packed shoreside entertainment programme all week for crews and families. For more information visit the website: www.falmouthweek.co.uk
Fowey Regatta Week - Sunday 15 to Saturday 21 August 2010
For one week every August, the town of Fowey on the South coast of Cornwall hosts hundreds of visitors who flock to see Fowey Royal Regatta which is one of Britain’s premier sailing events. Not all the action takes place on the water - there’s plenty to keep land lovers entertained, from children’s entertainment and Carnival night, to music on the quay and the fantastic Red Arrows aerial display team. For further information telephone (01726) 833573 or Fowey Tourist Information Centre (01726) 833616, or visit the website: www.foweyroyalregatta.co.uk
Laser UK National Championships – Saturday 21 to Friday 27 August 2010
Mount’s Bay Sailing Club will host the 2010 UK and Open National Laser Championships. With a full racing programme taking place in the spectacular Mount’s Bay, this event once again puts Cornwall on the map as a host for a major sailing event.
Newlyn Fish Festival - 9am-5pm, Monday 30 August 2010
The 2010 festival takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August. The festival includes tours of the harbour, the opportunity to see many different fishing vessels, plus stalls and cooking demonstrations. The RNLI, HM Coastguard and helicopter crews will be putting on rescue demos. For further details please telephone (01736) 366335 or visit www.newlynfishfestival.org.uk
Falmouth Oyster Festival - Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 October 2010
A celebration of Cornish seafood and those fabulous oysters! This year’s Oyster Festival takes place in Events Square in Falmouth from 14 - 17 October. Timed to coincide with the start of the oyster dredging season, the festival has a broad appeal and is a must for all oyster, seafood and marine heritage enthusiasts. For more details visit the website: www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk
For more information about more marine festivals both on land and at sea all around Cornwall please visit www.cornwallmarine.com
National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Events Square, Falmouth – throughout the year the NMMC hosts a variety of exhibitions, talks and events. With interactive exhibits, waterside café and museum shop, the NMMC is one of the South West’s top visitor attractions which will appeal to every member of the family. For more information visit the website: www.nmmc.co.uk
