Category: Festivals

Ottery St Mary Summer Mini-Fest

Head along to this annual summer event and enjoy some live music, BBQ, bar, cake stall, raffle and other external stalls.

For the kids there’s an opportunity to try out some circus skills, enjoy some story telling, woodlands activities, Lego tent, face painting, whizzkids obstacle bike course and demos from Tae Kwon do and Urban Flow and not forgetting some loud but exciting entertainment from Taiko drummers.

All monies raised will go towards funding Power Maths for Ottery St Mary Primary School.

This event is not exclusive to friends and family of the school; everybody is welcome! Held at the school.

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ottery st mary summer mini fest

Forde Abbey Summer Fair

Forde Abbey Summer Fair is a great day out for all the family held in the beautiful grounds of Forde Abbey near Chard

Set in the beautiful grounds of Forde Abbey, the annual charity Summer Fair has something for every member of the family (and your dog too!)

It’s a lovely day out for all the family with classic cars on display, model boats, a dog show, scurry and flyball, falconry displays on horseback, a fun fair, fly fishing, a food court, lots of fabulous street food and so much more besides!

The Fair will be open from 11am to 4pm with free parking and allocated parking for registered disabled Blue Badge visitors. Dogs are very welcome on a short lead.

Admission Prices 2019

Online advance prices cheaper

On the day entrance Adult £8.00, Children (5-15) 2.50, Children under 5 Free, Family Ticket £20 (2 adults & up to 3 children)

There will be sixty stalls in the shopping village, as well as traditional funfair attractions, a Farmers’ Market and food avenue, live music, a dog agility show, classic cars & engines,  a horticultural area, and plentiful refreshments, thus offering something for everyone for a fun day out.

The Fair is open from 11am to 4pm and parking is free. There is allocated parking for registered disabled Blue Badge visitors. Dogs are welcome on a short lead.

Please note that the Fair is held in aid of charity, so no membership cards or other offers may be used for this event.

More details and online tickets from the Forde Abbey website

Kilmington Village Fayre and Flower Show

Kilmington Village Fayre and Flower Show is held every year at the end of July and is a traditional village country event.

One of the last traditional flower and produce shows, there are more than 130 classes for flowers, vegetables, preserves, cookery, crafts and a special section for children, something for everyone and entries are free!

At this traditional fayre you will also find trade and charity stalls, games of chance and traditional fun entertainment. Entertainment includes music and arena shows.

Children’s fancy dress, dog games, cream teas and refreshments.

Held in the village hall and the field behind

Gates open at 1:00pm Entrance Fee – Adults £3. Children Under 16 Free

Kilmington Fayre 2019

Millers Farm Shop

Millers Farm Shop in Kilmington near Axminster is popular with locals and passers by alike. Enjoy great music and food at this Summer Music Festival. Tickets are just £10 each and children under 16 go free. Starts at 7.30pm

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week is a week of fantastic events in Lyme Regis raising money for the RNLI.

An amazing week of activities in Lyme Regis.  Nearer the time you are encouraged to buy a £2 programme for exact details and times of the events as these help raise much needed funds for the RNLI. They are available in various shops in Lyme Regis also in Axminster Tourist Info Centre and Raymonds Hill Post Office or to down load.

Here’s a look at previous events – many will be repeated in 2019

Enjoy the kit car display, belly dancers and meet the Life Boat Team and the hilarious Bathtub Race

Sand sports, fun run,  Tug o’War and evening music from the Marine Shelters

Illuminated Boats

Lifeboat week Great Bake-off competition and produce stall.
Children can join in with the sand treasure hunt.
Fun golf off the North wall and illuminated planes in the evening.

Red Devils Army Parachute Team – a fantastic display, one of the highlights of the week.

Morris Men performance, birds of prey display and Yard of Ale Competition.

Crab fishing, Teddy Bears Picnic in the Shelters on Marine Parade and an evening camp fire for children.

Grand Duck Race

Fireworks

Swimming challenge

Fire Brigade exercise
Paddle boarding
Kilometre of Cash made with your spare change
Water polo
Fossil Talk
Pavement Art

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World Nettle Eating Championships

Yes that’s right – if you’ve never heard of it before,  you eat as many stinging nettles as you can in order to win in the World Nettle Eating Championships

Other entertainment on the day as well – Morris dancers and live music. A quirky day out in at a traditional English pub! Nettle eating at 5.30pm at the Bottle Inn, Marshwood.

Enjoy a fabulous day on 27th July at The Bottle Inn. Pub opens from midday and Ladies and Gents competition starts at 5.30pm.

This will be followed by a great performance by Uplyme Morris Dancers and then dance the night away from 8.00pm with Plain Sailing – a lively 5 piece band.

Please check for the details of the day on Facebook here.

Heath Week

A week of activities celebrating the beautiful heathland landscape of East Devon.

Whether you enjoy wildlife, history or getting active in the outdoors there is something for everyone!

Kick start a week of celebrating the amazing East Devon heaths. Join wildlife organisation from across the district for a family fun day including: face painting, mountain biking, natural crafts, guided walks, delicious refreshments and much more!

No booking required, discover more at heathweek.org or Pebblebed Heaths, also check on Facebook.com/heathweek

Other events during the week include orienteering, mountain biking, walks, pond dipping and much more.

The Family Festival takes place at Woodbury Castle.
Heath Week Family Festival Day is on Sunday 28th July (TBC), 11am to 4pm at  Woodbury Common

Use of public transport and car sharing is encouraged as parking at the Family Festival and other Heath Week events is limited.

By car

Park at Woodbury Castle (SY033873) or be directed to other nearby carparks when full. Follow AA road signs.

From the car park you can walk to the festival or use the free Tractor and Trailer safari ride!