Events in Cornwall
Discover local culture and annual events within easy reach of Heligan Caravan and Camping Park. From lively festivals and country shows to exhibitions and outdoor adventures, take a look at what's on in Cornwall this year...
Festivals, Food and Live Music
Homecoming at The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Dates: Friday 13th - Sunday 22nd June. This 10-day celebration of literature, art, culture, and food features talks, demonstrations and performances from the likes of Gwenno, Jeremy Deller, Lally McBeth, Merlin Sheldrake, Satish Kumar and Seth Lakeman. Explore the themes of home and of belonging through Wildflower Walks, Family Foraging Sessions, Beaver Tours, Art Classes, Ocean View Morning Yoga – and Heligan Lost Suppers. £1 from each ticket sold will be donated to support St Petrocs and a new Red Squirrel enclosure on-site—helping to provide safe homes for both people and wildlife in Cornwall.
Helston Flora Day
Date: May 2025 (Day TBC). This spring festival celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of the new vitality and fertility with the trees and flowers bursting into life! The houses and shops of the town are decorated with greenery and floral arrangements to express the spirit of renewal. Expect music, parades and much more! Location: Helston, Cornwall, TR12
Mevagissey Feast Week 2025
Dates: Sunday 29th – Saturday 5th July 2025. Just a 6 minute drive away in the harbour town of Mevagissey, this annual festival is bursting with things to do for all ages! Expect live music, parades, prize draws, local food, raft races, fish feasts, exhibitions, choirs, flora dances, demonstrations, kids’ activities and a massive firework display! Location: Mevagissey Harbour, Cornwall PL26 6QQ
St Ives September Festival
Dates: Saturday 13th - Saturday 27th September 2025. A two week of music, arts, fun and food! Location: Saint Ives, TR26 1LH
Pentunes Festival
Dates: Friday 19th - Saturday 20th September 2025. This autumn, Pentewan Sands Beach comes alive with a brand new music festival. Organised and run by the same team that brought you Tunes in the Dunes, expect a weekend of music, wellbeing and beach activities at our sister park, just a couple of minutes away.
Falmouth Week
Dates: Friday 8th - Sunday 17th August 2025. Located in the stunning beachside and harbour town of Falmouth, this annual event is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. Originating from a local sailing regatta dating back as far as 1837, the week has evolved into a week of major sailing competitions, live music, entertainment, and many daytime and evening activities throughout the town. There will be carnival floats, fairground rides, climbing wall, music from local musicians, an eclectic market, Falmouth Art Gallery workshops, and evening entertainment including performances from Scouting for Girls!
Family Fun
Easter Egg Hunt at Trelissick
Dates: Saturday 5th - Monday 21st April 2025. This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Trelissick Gardens on an Easter trail. Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place from 10am to 4.30pm, with last entry at 4pm. Location: National Trust Trelissick, Feock, Truro, TR3 6QL
Easter at Heligan
Dates: Saturday 5th - Monday 21st April 2025. Enjoy the Easter Holidays at The Lost Gardens of Heligan! More information to follow via their website. Location: Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, Saint Austell PL26 6EN
Exhibitions and Shows
Arts, Crafts & Workshops
Try something new this year! From pottery to knitting, dancing to baking - browse the full guide to workshops in Cornwall below.
Spring Flower Show
Dates: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April. Named the ‘Chelsea of the South West’, the prestigious Spring Flower Show attracts RHS judges, master growers, specialist nurseries and holders of National Plant Collections®. Welcome spring with open arms and enjoy dramatic displays of flowers and shrubs, and exquisite exhibits by leading nurseries and landscape designers. Location: The Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge PL27 7JE
Royal Cornwall Show
Dates: Thursday 5th - Saturday 7th June 2025. Arguably Cornwall's biggest event of the year, this agricultural festival brings you a celebration of farming, horticulture, entertainment, food, funfairs and more! Location: The Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Whitecross, Wadebridge, PL27 7JE
SURF! At the National Maritime Museum
Dates: From March 2025 (running all year). The next major exhibition from National Maritime Museum Cornwall, celebrates a century of surfing in Cornwall, and reveals how the county has become a global stage for surf innovation, activism and a trailblazer in blue health. Location: National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust, Discovery Quay, Falmouth Cornwall, TR11 3QY
Cornish Mini Club Riviera Run Festival
Every May bank holiday, the Riveria Run festival is held at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park. The Riviera Run attracts an impressive show of Minis and a whole host of entertainment. Expect live music, entertainment, and delicious food and drink.
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Stay with us and be at the heart of the action, enjoying the convenience of having unique events just a short distance away. Spend your days exploring and discovering all that this gorgeous county has to offer, before returning to our dreamy countryside park to simply unwind and soak in the Cornish countryside.
