Appledore Book Festival
Promoting access for all to wonderful words and ideas with a long list of authors, broadcasters, poets and other wordsmiths featured over a week-long literary extravaganza.
Events in North Devon
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Appledore Book Festival
Promoting access for all to wonderful words and ideas with a long list of authors, broadcasters, poets and other wordsmiths featured over a week-long literary extravaganza.
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Clovelly Herring Festival
Taking place in November each year, this festival celebrates substainable fishing by traditional methods, in particular the herring "Silver Darlings" of the sea. With cookery demonstrations, sea shanty singers, street entertainment and stalls, there is something for everyone here.
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Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast
In support of the National Lobster Hatchery, and in tribute to Clovelly's famous crustaceans, a seafood feast and festivities is held in the harbour - folk music, food and the freeing of baby lobsters into the sea.
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Crediton Folk Weekend
From Friday night until Sunday lunchtime spend the weekend enjoying folk music plus Morris dancers and Mummers. Bring your tent along to really join in.
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Goldcoast Oceanfest
Since 1999, Croyde Bay turns the summer's longest day into 'the most exciting weekend of the year'. An activity-fuelled festival of sports, activities, education, live music... everything!
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Hatherleigh Festival
The festival is centred around a marquee in the Town Square. Events include exhibitions, bands and workshops, see their Web site for full details.
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Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show
Taking place in August each year, this is a fabulous opportunity to visit a traditional agricultural show with lots of activities to choose from including; sheep shearing, Punch and Judy, sheep dog demonstration and jive dancing (to name but a few!). A great family day out.
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Hunting the Earl of Rone
600 locals dress up as grenadiers and hunt down the evasive pimpernel on the fourth and final night of this four-day jolly. He is then mounted back to front on a donkey, paraded through the village and thrown in the sea. Who cares why.
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Lapstock
Music at the Mill in mid-June, with a dance tent, drinks, food, workshops and stalls.
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Llama Festival
No, not llamas. Music and arts, set in a beautiful coastal location, from a variety of local and national bands during mid-June.
Events in North Devon
'If you're looking for a local event in North Devon to visit whilst on holiday or to plan a holiday around, here is our comprehensive list of 21 Events in North Devon. '
Clovelly Herring Festival
Taking place in November each year, this festival celebrates substainable fishing by traditional methods, in particular the herring "Silver Darlings" of the sea. With cookery demonstrations, sea shanty singers, street entertainment and stalls, there is something for everyone here.
Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast
In support of the National Lobster Hatchery, and in tribute to Clovelly's famous crustaceans, a seafood feast and festivities is held in the harbour - folk music, food and the freeing of baby lobsters into the sea.
Crediton Folk Weekend
From Friday night until Sunday lunchtime spend the weekend enjoying folk music plus Morris dancers and Mummers. Bring your tent along to really join in.
Goldcoast Oceanfest
Since 1999, Croyde Bay turns the summer's longest day into 'the most exciting weekend of the year'. An activity-fuelled festival of sports, activities, education, live music... everything!
Hatherleigh Festival
The festival is centred around a marquee in the Town Square. Events include exhibitions, bands and workshops, see their Web site for full details.
Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show
Taking place in August each year, this is a fabulous opportunity to visit a traditional agricultural show with lots of activities to choose from including; sheep shearing, Punch and Judy, sheep dog demonstration and jive dancing (to name but a few!). A great family day out.
Hunting the Earl of Rone
600 locals dress up as grenadiers and hunt down the evasive pimpernel on the fourth and final night of this four-day jolly. He is then mounted back to front on a donkey, paraded through the village and thrown in the sea. Who cares why.
Lapstock
Music at the Mill in mid-June, with a dance tent, drinks, food, workshops and stalls.
Llama Festival
No, not llamas. Music and arts, set in a beautiful coastal location, from a variety of local and national bands during mid-June.