Events & Festivals

ILFRACOMBE and NORTH DEVON EVENTS 2025

We're looking forward to a year packed with great events in Ilfracombe, check out our list and plan your stay

Sunday May 4th  - 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 10th and 11th - 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 23rd - 26th - 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 - THE BIG LUNCH                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Street Party on Fore Street with a whole afternoon of food, music and frivolity.  Great Community event.

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 20th to 22nd- GOLD COAST OCEANFEST                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The 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 5th  ILFRACOMBE GIG REGATTA                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Gig boats from all over the South West compete

July 20th  - CLOVELLY MARITIME FESTIVAL
www.clovelly.co.uk

July 5th and 6th  - ALL THINGS MORRIS
A festival to celebrate all things Morris ..Morris Dancers, Morris Miners !!   www.visitilfracombe.co.uk

August 6th -  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 24th     -   ILFRACOMBE CARNIVAL                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Great community event with floats, walkers, bands and groups wind through the town down to the seafront.                                             www.facebook.com/ilfracombecarnival

August 30th and 31st  – SEA ILFRACOMBE MARITIME FESTIVAL
A whole weekend of events to celebrate all things maritime.  Video of the event 
www.seailfracombe.co.uk

6th September - ILFRACOMBE BIKE SHOW                                                                                                                                                                                                             Over 500 motorbikes line the seafront promenade to compete for trophies

October  24th -  SPOOKS AND SPARKS AT ILFRACOMBE RUGBY CLUB                                                                                                                                                        Halloween Celebrations, Bonfire & Fireworks with music and BBQ until late.

 

 

 

 

 

Victorian and Steampunk Festival

Victorian and Steampunk Festival

Bands in the Bandstand

Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival

Music in the Bandstand

All Things Morris

Ilfracombe Gigg Regatta

Ilfracombe Gigg Retatta

Crab Festival

Carnival

Carnival

South West Birdman

South West Birdman

All Things Morris

The Big Lunch

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May 2024

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