Events & Festivals
What’s on around Devon? Devon hosts some amazing events all year round including music, theatre, sporting, food events and major festivals.
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Exeter Festival of
South West Food & Drink
Friday 13 April – Sunday 15 April 2012
Welcome to the South West’s largest Food and Drink Festival. Spread the word so we can all indulge in the UK’s finest produce.
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Totnes & Dartington Open Studios
Friday 25 May – Monday 28 May 2012
Unique opportunity to view some great local art, talk to the artists and see how their artwork is produced as well as buy or commission pieces direct.
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Devon County Show
Thursday 17 May – Saturday 19 May 2012
The Devon County Show is the largest event in the county calendar and is the perfect place to enjoy a virtual tour of rural life.
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Exmouth Festival
Thursday 31 May – Friday 8 June 2012
Nine days of art, music and culture in a beautiful seaside town. Hosted in a range of locations including; street performances, open house galleries, golden beaches, pubs, clubs and of course our main venue, the Manor gardens.
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BrixFest – Brixham Heritage Festival
Saturday 2 June 2012 – Monday 4 June 2012
BrixFest is a new 3 day event that replaces the long running Brixham Heritage Festival. For centuries the port of Brixham has made it’s living from the sea, and and in doing so, founded the trawling industry. BrixFest offers visitors the chance to celebrate this rich history that is unique to Brixham.
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Devon Wine Week – Various Locations
Dates to be confirmed
There are 14 vineyards taking part in Devon Wine Week, and it is the biggest regional celebration of English Wine.
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Six Days of Art – Teignmouth
Dates to be confirmed
An open studios trail held over two weekends in venues throughout the region as well as a big launch weekend at Rill Estate near Buckfastleigh. Venues will range from artists’ homes to galleries to outdoor sculpture trails.
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BMAD Paignton Bike Nights
- Paignton Sea Front
Wed 6 June 2012 – Wed 26 September 2012
Hundreds of motorcycles of all shapes and sizes will be on Paignton seafront every Wednesday evening, this social event is fun for all the family. Organised by Bikers Make A Difference (BMAD) this wonderful event helps raise money for local charities, including Devon Air Ambulance.
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Babbacombe Festival- Torquay
Fri 15 June 2012 – Sun 24 June 2012
The official website for the Babbacombe Festival. See what’s being planned for this year’s week-long festival.
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Budleigh Salterton Festival
14 July 2012 – 21 July 2012
Lively music and drama festival run by the Budleigh Salterton Festival Trust.
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Torbay Week- Torquay
Fri 24 August 2012 – Wed 29 August 2012
Torbay Week has fast proved to be one of the best Regattas on the South Coast and this year is set to be just as successful with great racing for a wide variety of sailing vessels, along with tons of after-sail fun at Torbay’s sailing & yachting clubs.
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Shaldon Regatta – nr Teignmouth
Dates to be confirmed
Nine days of 120 events to take part in, watch and enjoy on the river and beach where the Shaldon to Teignmouth ferry lands.
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Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta
Thurs 30 August 2010 – Sat 1 September 2012
The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta is a unique combination of serious racing and fun on the water, with as much post racing activity as you can cope with.
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Agatha Christie Festival- Torquay
Sun 9 September 2012 – Sun 16 September 2012
Murderous mix of mystery and mayhem with events taking place at venues across the English Riviera.
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Devon Events & Festivals, English Riviera Festivals, Events
