Events & Festivals
ILFRACOMBE and NORTH DEVON EVENTS 2024
We're looking forward to a year packed with great events in Ilfracombe, check out our list and plan your stay
Monday May 5th - MAY DAY AND JACK IN THE GREEN The Jack-in-the-Green event is all about releasing the ‘spirit of summer, a green clad procession complete with giants, ending at the Clapping Circle and maypole dancing.
May 11th and 12th - 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
May 24th - 27th - ILFRACOMBE BEER FEST 50+ local beers and ciders. Street food, live music and loads for the family too. All under the stunning and unique tipis of World Inspired Tents. Organised by Ilfracombe Roundtable with all proceeds going to local good causes https://www.facebook.com/ilfracombe.round.table
June 8th - 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
June 9th - THE BIG LUNCH Street Party on Fore Street with a whole afternoon of food, music and frivolity. Great Community event.
June 15th ILFRACOMBE GIG REGATTA Gig boats from all over the South West compete
1st to 23rd June - WAVERLEY PADDLE STEAMER TRIPS Step aboard this historic paddle Steamer for a trip on the Bristol Channel - various dates from Ilfacombe, check out their website for details.
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 15th to 21st ILFRACOMBE GOLF CLUB OPEN WEEK
www.ilfracombegolfclub.com
June 21st to 23rd - GOLD COAST OCEANFEST The 25th multi-award-winning GoldCoast Oceanfest, set against the backdrop of a sun-drenched Atlantic. A whole weekend of eclectic and laid-back quality music, exhilarating surf, action-packed sports, locally sourced food and family‑friendly fun. www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk
July 21st - CLOVELLY MARITIME FESTIVAL
www.clovelly.co.uk
July 6th and 7th - ALL THINGS MORRIS
A festival to celebrate all things Morris ..Morris Dancers, Morris Miners !! www.visitilfracombe.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
www.northdevonshow.com
August 25th - ILFRACOMBE CARNIVAL Great community event with floats, walkers, bands and groups wind through the town down to the seafront. www.facebook.com/ilfracombecarnival
August 31st and September 1st – SEA ILFRACOMBE MARITIME FESTIVAL
A whole weekend of events to celebrate all things maritime. Video of the event
www.seailfracombe.co.uk
14th September - ILFRACOMBE BIKE SHOW Over 500 motorbikes line the seafront promenade to compete for trophies
October 25th - SPOOKS AND SPARKS AT ILFRACOMBE RUGBY CLUB Halloween Celebrations, Bonfire & Fireworks with music and BBQ until late.
