Local Events
Whatever the season, there is always something to see and do in West Cornwall.
West Cornwall Spring Show
MARCH
Taking place at the beginning of March, the West Cornwall Spring Show is the earliest and first flower show in the country, showcasing horticultural excellence within Penwith.
Porthleven Food Festival
APRIL
Watch national and international chefs demonstrate their talents, pick up Cornish produce from a stock of food stalls, tuck into delicious street food, and dance to live music throughout the day and night at the Porthleven Food Festival.
Open Studios Cornwall
MAY
Artists, craftsmen and designers around the county will be opening their studios and workshops to the public for Open Studios Cornwall. An opportunity to meet the creators behind truly distinct finds including sculpture, glasswork, ceramics, painting and textiles.
Golowan & Mazey Day
JUNE
See Penzance some alive with the festivities celebrating the Feast of St John and midsummer. Golowan takes place over ten days and sees a plethora of activities and events take place, culminating in the colourful parade that is Mazey Day.
Stithians Agricultural Show
JULY
Stithian's Agricultural Show is Cornwall’s biggest one-day agricultural show and has been held annually since the early 1800s on the Feast Day of St. Stythians Church. The whole family can enjoy musical entertainment, food courts, craft stalls, animal shows and cooking competitions and much more.
Newlyn Fish Festival
AUGUST
Experience the maritime history of one of England's biggest fishing ports at the Newlyn Fish Festival. Indulge in the bounty of the sea at the various food stalls, learn how to prepare and cook fish at the cooking demonstrations, and enjoy live music throughout the day from choirs, sea shanties and silver bands.