For 701 years, they've been wearing leather breeches and sitting on a bench soaked with ale to find out if it's adulterated or not. We hear the bread and beer are in fine fettle for this year. Join the medieval procession through this Devon village on the edge of Dartmoor, usually held in July.
A fun filled day for all the family at this traditional farming show. Don't forget to enter your dog into the "Most Handsome Dog" competition!
Originally a private, homegrown micro-festival in a garden, it went public in 2007. There is now a camping site and children's play areas. But the big draw is the suprisingly quality line up.
A traditional festival including Ceilidh, song and music sessions, Dartmoor Fayre, crafts, events, plus lots more. Oh, and if you want to see the Dartmoor Stepdance and Broomdance Championships, this is where it happens!
Taking place on the last Saturday in November each year, this procession is one of the largest in South Devon with larger floats of over 100ft long joining from Bridgewater and Somerset.
Taking place annually every second Wednesday in October, this fair dates back to the 12th century when farmers sold geese and drove them though the streets to the market. Nowadays its not often you will see this practice however it is still possible to buy a goose lunch at some restaurants in town on the day. There is also a fair and over 200 stalls which continue into the evening.
Set amidst idyllic parkland in the village, this event is one of the UK's finest craft festivals. Taking place in June each year and offering an eclectic mix of ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery and silver (to name a few), there is something for everyone here. Take a look at their Web site for dates and location details.
Taking place annually on the second Tuesday in September, his fair offers a day of celebration for both locals and visitors.
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For 701 years, they've been wearing leather breeches and sitting on a bench soaked with ale to find out if it's adulterated or not. We hear the bread and beer are in fine fettle for this year. Join the medieval procession through this Devon village on the edge of Dartmoor, usually held in July.
A fun filled day for all the family at this traditional farming show. Don't forget to enter your dog into the "Most Handsome Dog" competition!
Originally a private, homegrown micro-festival in a garden, it went public in 2007. There is now a camping site and children's play areas. But the big draw is the suprisingly quality line up.
A traditional festival including Ceilidh, song and music sessions, Dartmoor Fayre, crafts, events, plus lots more. Oh, and if you want to see the Dartmoor Stepdance and Broomdance Championships, this is where it happens!
Taking place on the last Saturday in November each year, this procession is one of the largest in South Devon with larger floats of over 100ft long joining from Bridgewater and Somerset.
Taking place annually every second Wednesday in October, this fair dates back to the 12th century when farmers sold geese and drove them though the streets to the market. Nowadays its not often you will see this practice however it is still possible to buy a goose lunch at some restaurants in town on the day. There is also a fair and over 200 stalls which continue into the evening.
Set amidst idyllic parkland in the village, this event is one of the UK's finest craft festivals. Taking place in June each year and offering an eclectic mix of ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery and silver (to name a few), there is something for everyone here. Take a look at their Web site for dates and location details.
Taking place annually on the second Tuesday in September, his fair offers a day of celebration for both locals and visitors.