Upcoming  Events

• Gold Coast Oceanfest 15 - 17 June 2012 Croyde

  
  Every year on the Solstice Weekend in June a unique format of lifestyle sports takes place in an event where the top international freesports professionals enjoy a chilled ambience amongst the fiercest competition, against the backdrop of the North Devons' Gold Coast.

  By attracting world class athletes, there is hot competition including:

  **Surfing**
  **Beach Soccer**
  **Foot Volley and Beach Volleyball**
  **Aussie Surf Boats**
  **Ocean Surf-Skis**
  **Mountain Bike Trials**
  **Paddle Racing**
  **Aquathon**
  **Dirt Jumps**
  **Skateboarding**

  All this alongside an arena hosting a Live Music Stage and Big Screen showcasing the musical talent of more than 25 live acts over the weekend.

  There is also a trade village incorporating licensed bars and international cuisine, an adrenalin zone, demos, exhibitions, sampling booths, simulators and hospitality suites.
   

• Mini Grand Tour 27 August 2012

  The Grand Tour brings the locals out in their thousands into the streets to watch the Minis go by. It takes about 15/20 minutes for all the Mini's to clear an area, one after the other. The event takes in some fantastic countryside and has some breathtaking stopping points. The final resting place is Ilfracombe and what a sight to behold, not to be missed.

  
   

• North Devon Festival 1 - 30 June 2012

  North Devon Festival is rapidly establishing itself as one of the key festivals in the UK. It is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultural life in North Devon, with a wide range of activities that reflect the character of the region.

  The festival is probably unique in the UK as it includes not only top quality arts and entertainment, but also many events associated with the people and the place, those things which residents and visitors love about the natural beauty of the area. They include heritage, community, lifestyle, sports and horticultural activities.

  Every year there has been a great leap in the quality, the number of events, the number of local communities and the range of organisations involved in the project.
  “...enthusiastic communities and national events... ”

• Hunting of the Earl of Rone, Combe Martin 25 - 28 May 2012

  Combe Martin holds the ‘Hunting of the Earl of Rone’, a re-enactment of an ancient legend. People in costume form a parade led by a Hobby Horse to hunt out the Earl, who rides backwards on a donkey.

  Villagers start hunting the Earl on Friday evening then daily until Monday when he is captured in Lady's Wood at the top of the village. He is then escorted down to the seaside and thrown into the sea.

• Ilfracombe Carnival Parade 2012

  23 August 2012
  7.30pm
  This spectacular event raises monies for local charities and is a fun night for all the family. The judging will take place at 18:30 & the Procession will start at 19:30 from the Swimming Pool C.P, through the High Street & then down towards the Harbour & Broad Street.
   

• North Devon Show 2012

  01 August 2012
  8.30am-6pm
  at Umberleigh Barton Farm on the A377 at Umberleigh EX37 9DX.

  This is North Devon's premier Agricultural spectacle. The annual event is a celebration of North Devon's agricultural roots.
  A host of livestock classes occupy the arenas throughout the day with Alpacas, Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Show Jumping and Open Dog Show.
  Attractions, displays, demonstrations and trade stands for all.
  The show site is a completely level area of approximately 50 acres with an adjacent car parking area of 42 acres with good access on to the A377.

• Combe Martin Carnival Week 2012

  04 August 2012 to 10 August 2012

  The week starts with the crowning of the carnival queen and includes the huge main parade, wheelbarrow race, raft race, live music and events for all ages. The main parade is always an evening of excitement and fun, attracting thousands of onlookers and featuring a long procession of colourful and imaginative floats, varing in size, theme and history, are what make the Combe Martin Carnival stand out from others.
  These include many from local businesses and villagers and some, like the 'Uncle Tom Cobley', which have been entered into the parade since 1911. The parade starts at the top of the village for judging and finishes at the seaside where the party begins. Carnival week concludes on the Friday night with a spectacular fireworks display.

• Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival

  31 August 2012 to 02 September 2012
  There will be an eclectic mix of events to entertain all age groups from gig racing, whale watching, kayaking, flower festivals, rock pool rambles, street entertainers, headline acts, strolling players, choirs, Punch & Judy, guided walks, magicians and so much more.

  All of this is underpinned by a celebration of locally sourced food and produce to be sampled through several guided historical food trails using a number of diverse eateries and restaurants.
  Why not sample Dan the Fishman's locally sourced seafood conjured up in a giant Paella dish, a simple barbeque at the Yacht Club, or a Tapas evening on the harbourside, to the accompaniment of Flamenco music.

  Food Trail tickets will be on sale from North Devon Theatres box office.

  Telephone them on Barnstaple 01271 324 242. 

• Ilfracombe Rescue Day 2012

  8th August 2012

  10am - 4pm
  
  BRITAINS BIGGEST EMERGENCY SERVICES LIVE CHARITY DISPLAY DAY!

  Fancy an unforgettable day out? Stuck for something to do in the holidays that will appeal to the whole family? Look no further... Rescue Day - Britain's biggest Emergency Services display event is with us again, and is bigger and better than ever before!

   

• Mortehoe Scarecrow Festival 2012

  
  3rd - 6th August 2012
  Follow the trail around the beautiful village of Mortehoe to match the scarecrows to the clues.

   

   

• ILFRACOMBE BIRDMAN 29 July 2012

   ILFRACOMBE BIRDMAN 2012
  
  Ilfracombe Pier
  Wacky attempts at man powered flight by the eccentric. See who can last the longest distance.

• National Sandcastle Competition 8th July 2012

  WOOLACOMBE
  
  Thousands flock to Woolacombe for the annual UK National Sandcastle Competition to help raise funds for the North Devon Hospice.
  Enjoy the carnival atmosphere with live music, television and radio presenters and lots of fun.

• Ilfracombe Victorian Week 9 - 17 June 2012

  Celebrate the Victorian Era with stalls, shows, parades and lots more for all the family.

   

• Woolacombe & Mortehoe Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

   

  WOOLACOMBE & MORTEHOE DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

  Date: 02 June 2012 to 05 June 2012 Provisional Timetable of events: Sat June 2nd - 7.30pm Village Concert at Woolacombe Village Hall Football Match Sun June 3rd - Joint Service Woolacombe Church Nationwide Big Meal Celebrations - Barton Road, Arlington Place. 5 piece Celtic Band at Woolacombe Village Hall. Mon June 4th - Nationwide Lighting of Beacons Tues June 5th - Official opening of events at Mortehoe - BBQ and other attractions. Carnival Assembly and judging, Mortehoe procession to Woolacombe Meadow. Events in Meadow - Raffle, Bands, Bar, David Kennard Sheepdog Display, Fireworks, Tug of War.