St Ives Feast Day
Held on the first Monday after the 3rd of February and celebrating the actual founding of the town by St Eia, with a parade and many traditional events, which even include Cornish hurling.
February
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West Cornwall
There is almost an embarrassment of riches for the visitor to choose from when looking at holiday cottages in West Cornwall. With its extraordinary variety of landscapes and coastline as well as its proud history and cultural heritage, there really is something for everyone.
West Cornwall Coast
With many superb beaches to enjoy, including five with the coveted Blue Flag status, it is easy to see why so many people associate this part of the world with sun, sea, sand and, of course, surf. There is, however, so much more on offer when contemplating self catering holidays in West Cornwall.
Arts & Heritage
Famous for its quality of light, the area has long been a haven for artists and there are many galleries to be found wherever you go. There are also many gardens to enjoy; the mild climate will often let plants flourish here which you won’t find anywhere else in the country. For those wanting to dig a little deeper, there is also an amazing mining and maritime heritage which has done much to shape the county and its people as well as, it could be argued, the rest of the world.
Events in West Cornwall
Helston Flora Day
An ancient annual event, Helston Flora Day includes craft stalls and traditional dances throughout the day, where crowds line the streets to watch the procession.
Golowan Festival - Penzance
Golowan Festival is an annnal community arts event that celebrates local culture and the social and natural environment. 'Mazey Day' takes place on the Saturday of the festival and guarantees to be a very colourful affair!
Late June
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RNAS Culdrose Air Day
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a working military Naval Air Station, be wowed by spectacular flying displays and get up-close with state-of-the-art aircrafts - learning what life is really like in the Royal Navy.
Late July
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Mousehole Christmas Lights
A beautiful display of Christmas lights with an estimated 30,000 visitors.
December
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St Ives Food & Drink Festival
Growing in size and popularity, the St Ives Food Festival features top chefs, quality Cornish goods, sandcastle competitions for children and food demonstrations.S
Second week of June
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Porthleven Music & Food Festival
The small Cornish fishing village of Porthleven hosts its annual Food & Music Festival every April and encorporates over 70 food stalls, two beer tents, an art trail, hip-hop dancers, drama, music, circus skills, skating, Cornish singing...the list is endless!
April 21st
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The Big Weekend
The Trevaskis Farm 'Big Weekend' promotes local produce, with stalls full of Cornish produce, an onsite restaurant, pick-your-own fruit and cookery demonstrations.
First week of July
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St Ives September Festival
Now becoming a sellout event, this festival keeps attracting more and more visitors who come to enjoy a wide range of acts, including music, theatre, poetry and visual arts.
10-24 September
Falmouth Beer Festival
Always a popular event, the Beer Festival takes places annually at the Princess Pavillions. Admission includes a commemorative festival glass and offers over 250 cask ales, 100 ciders and perries, fruit wines and bottled beers.
October 21-22
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