Sunday May 3rd - 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  9th and 10th - 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 22nd - 25th - 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

May 30th to June 7th - COASTAL CELEBRATION WEEK

A Whole week of coastal events around the harbour and seafront - all things boating, paddle-boarding, coasteering, kayaking, fishing to restaurant with seafood and fish inspired menus.

June 7th - THE BIG LUNCH 

Street Party on Fore Street with a whole afternoon of food, music and frivolity.  Great Community event.

May 26th to 16th June - WAVERLEY PADDLE STEAMER TRIPS                                                                                                                                                                                     Step aboard this historic paddle Steamer for a trip on the Bristol Channel - various dates from Ilfracombe, 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 13th to 19th ILFRACOMBE GOLF CLUB OPEN WEEK
www.ilfracombegolfclub.com

June 27th to 29th - ILFRACOMBE SEA SHANTY FESTIVAL

Two days of sea shanties and revelry, with shanty crews travelling from all over the UK to perform at this brand new Festival, being hosted in venues around Ilfracombe.    Ilfracombe Sea Shanty Festival

July 19th  - CLOVELLY MARITIME FESTIVAL
www.clovelly.co.uk

July 11th and 12th  - ALL THINGS MORRIS
A festival to celebrate all things Morris ..Morris Dancers, Morris Miners !!   www.visitilfracombe.co.uk

August 5th -  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 22nd - SOAP BOX DERBY

Hilarious antics at the Soap Box Derby which is directly overlooked by The Collingdale, so you can relax on our sun terrace with ring-side seats.

August 30th   -   ILFRACOMBE CARNIVAL                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Great community event with floats, walkers, bands and groups wind through the town down to the seafront.                                             www.facebook.com/ilfracombecarnival

September 5th and 6th  – SEA ILFRACOMBE MARITIME FESTIVAL
A whole weekend of events to celebrate all things maritime.  Video of the event 
www.seailfracombe.co.uk

13th September - ILFRACOMBE BIKE SHOW                                                                                                                                                                                                             Over 500 motorbikes line the seafront promenade to compete for trophies