Events & Festivals
ILFRACOMBE and NORTH DEVON EVENTS 2019
There are a number of events in Ilfracombe and North Devon throughout the year
March 2nd ROTARY STARTREK CHALLENGE
Sponsored night walk on Exmoor organised by Ilfracombe Rotary to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West and North Devon Hospice.
www.rotary-startrek.org.uk
April 20th to 22nd LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE RAILWAY EASTER STEAM WEEKEND
April 22nd RNLI Easter Eggvent at the Lifeboat Station
May 5th MAY DAY PARADE & JACK IN THE GREEN CELEBRATION
May 11th – 12th ILFRACOMBE ART TRAIL Ilfracombe Art Trail is an open house event of artists, of all disciplines, displaying their work in their own homes, studios and art galleries www.artilfracombe.co.uk
May 11th – 12th LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE RAILWAY SPRING GALA WEEKEND
Take a trip back in time to the days of railway elegance.
www.lynton-rail.co.uk
May 12th ‘THE SCRUMPY RUN’
Run by the Vintage Motor Cycle Club – Devon Section Leaves The Seafront at 11am returning approx. 1pm when the bikes will be on display www.devon-vmcc.blogspot.co.uk
From June – August BANDS PLAYING IN THE BANDSTAND SUNDAY AFTERNOON
A variety of music played by various bands throughout the summer in Runnymede Gardens (weather permitting) Bring a picnic
June 2nd THE ‘BIG LUNCH’ FORE STREET ILFRACOMBE Street food, craft stalls and live music
June 8th – 14th ILFRACOMBE GOLF CLUB OPEN WEEK
www.ilfracombegolfclub.com
June 15th – 23rd VICTORIAN WEEK and STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL AND GALA WEEKEND
Celebrate the Victorian era with stalls, shows, processions and lots more for all the family
www.ilfracombevictoriancelebration.org.uk
June 21st – 23rd GOLD COAST OCEANFEST CROYDE
A three day surf and live music event
www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk
June 22nd ILFRACOMBE GIG REGATTA Gig boats from all over the South West compete … watch it from The Collingdale
July 20th ROUND LUNDY YACHT RACE 8am the start of this 45 mile race from Ilfracombe around Lundy Island - Watch the yachts leave the harbour from your bedroom window or whilst having your breakfast
July 13th and 14th ALL THINGS MORRIS
A festival to celebrate all things Morris ..Morris Dancers, Morris Miners !! www.visitilfracombe.co.uk
August 3rd and 4th CLOVELLY MARITIME FESTIVAL
www.clovelly.co.uk
August 3rd SOUTH WEST BIRDMAN COMPETITION, Ilfracombe
Round Table host their famous “Birdman” event on the Pier in Ilfracombe harbour in aid of local charities – Fun for all the family
ilfracomberoundtable.co.uk
August 7th NORTH DEVON SHOW – UMBERLEIGH BARTON FARM
See the animals, craft, food and trade tents at North Devon’s premier agriculture show – Book your tickets at Ilfracombe TIC
www.northdevonshow.com
August 25th ILFRACOMBE CARNIVAL
A procession of Walkers and Floats through Ilfracombe raising funds for local charities - comes past The Collingdale
August 24th to 25th SUN WEST BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL A weekend of live music, entertainment and selection of real ale.
August 26th MINI MADNESS 100s of Mini cars create an amazing spectacle on the Seafront at the end of their Annual Grand Tour
Aug 31st and 1st Sep – SEA ILFRACOMBE
A whole weekend of events to celebrate all things maritime.
www.seailfracombe.co.uk
September 17th ILFRACOMBE MOTORBIKE SHOW
Hundreds of motorbikes on the Seafront – organised by MAG www.visitilfracombe.co.uk
September 28th and 29th LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE RAILWAY STEAM GALA
A weekend of steam on the railway and from road engines. A must for all steam fans.
www.lynton-rail.co.uk
October 25th SPOOKS AND SPARKS AT ILFRACOMBE RUGBY CLUB Halloween Celebrations, Bonfire & Fireworks with music and BBQ until late.
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