Events & Festivals
ILFRACOMBE and NORTH DEVON EVENTS 2022
Sadly most events were cancelled last year but fingers crossed this year's will go ahead
Check out Visit Ilfracombe Events page for up-to-date information
May 1st - May Day and Jack in the Green Parade
May 7th and 8th - ILFRACOMBE ART TRAIL Open house event of artists, of all disciplines, displaying their work in their own homes, art galleries, shops, cafes, restaurants etc around the town. www.artilfracombe.co.uk
June 11th - 19th GRAND VICTORIAN AND STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL Celebrate the Victorian era and Ilfracombe’s heritage with parades, shows, stalls and lots more for all the family. A week of events. www.ilfracombevictoriancelebration.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 ILFRACOMBE GOLF CLUB OPEN WEEK
www.ilfracombegolfclub.com
June ILFRACOMBE GIG REGATTA Gig boats from all over the South West compete … watch it from The Collingdale
July 3rd - CLOVELLY MARITIME FESTIVAL
www.clovelly.co.uk
July 9th and 10th - ALL THINGS MORRIS
A festival to celebrate all things Morris ..Morris Dancers, Morris Miners !! www.visitilfracombe.co.uk
July 10th - 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 www.ilfracombeyc.org.uk
August 3rd - 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 28th - Ilfracombe Carnival Great community event with floats, walkers, bands and groups wind through the town down to the seafront. www.facebook.com/ilfracombecarnival
August 29th MINI MADNESS 100s of Mini cars create an amazing spectacle on the Seafront at the end of their Annual Grand Tour raising money for charity
September 3rd and 4th – SEA ILFRACOMBE MARITIME FESTIVAL
A whole weekend of events to celebrate all things maritime. Video of the event
www.seailfracombe.co.uk
September 10th ILFRACOMBE MOTORBIKE SHOW
Hundreds of motorbikes on the Seafront – organised by MAG www.visitilfracombe.co.uk
October 28th - SPOOKS AND SPARKS AT ILFRACOMBE RUGBY CLUB Halloween Celebrations, Bonfire & Fireworks with music and BBQ until late.