Calendar of South Cornwall Coast Events
For a great day out by the beach check out our guide to South Cornwall Coast events and seaside festivals taking place each year. If you are looking for things to do and find out what’s on in South Cornwall, see the events listed below.
Event Dates for your diary
Here are a selection of South Cornwall Coast events and highlights throughout the year for your diary.
JUNE
Falmouth Classics Regatta
A weekend of a relaxing Rally of Classic Sailing Craft and other traditional vessels, including Pilot Gigs & Motor Boats. Watch the boats from a number of spots including Gyllyngvase Beach.
AUGUST
Falmouth Sea Shanty
Spectators can enjoy a week of events at the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival, including match racing for keelboats, traditional craft and dinghies in the waters off Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads and the harbour.
AUGUST
Falmouth Week
Spectators can enjoy a week of events including match racing for keelboats, traditional craft and dinghies in the waters off Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads and the harbour.
SEPTEMBER
Porthleven Arts Festival
10 days in 10 venues, the Porthleven Arts Festival will be an annual celebration of art from dance and drama to painting and film.
OCTOBER
Falmouth Oyster Festival
Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season, the diversity and quality of Cornish Seafood. Seafood and maritime heritage enthusiasts can enjoy cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs, oyster shucking competition, seafood, wine and local ale, sea shanties, a town parade, and live music.
ENJOY THE COAST AND ALL IT HAS TO OFFER
Discover South Cornwall Beaches
If you are going to a coastal event in South Cornwall, check out some of the other beaches nearby
Top South Cornwall Beaches
Looking for top South Cornwall coast destinations? Miles of sandy beaches, traditional seaside towns and family attractions. Walk the coastal path or find family friendly Blue Flag beaches. There are sandy beaches in South Cornwall which are safe for swimming as well as dog friendly beaches for long walks with our four legged friends.
Blue Flag
Family Friendly award winning beaches
Dog friendly
For long walks with our four legged friends.
What’s On
Find out What’s On – from festivals to cultural events along the coast