Not to be missed...

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Cornwall Antiques Fair - Saturday and Sunday

For the second time this year, Cornwall Antiques Fair will be at the Royal Cornwall Showground this Saturday AND Sunday - the perfect day out for vintage enthusiasts, collectors, or those looking for some unique old finds for the home.

The event will feature a wide range of dealers who are set to bring their antiques, salvage, collectables and craft items with them. 

Making the event even more special, the fair will have a classic vehicles display, plus plenty of entertainment for children, refreshments to keep you fuelled through the browsing, and much more. Owl Show and Tell will be at the fair with Nina the owl from 11am-1pm on both days too! 

Tickets are £5 after 9am.

Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge PL27 7JE.

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Cowslip Quilt Exhibition - until Sunday

In the depths of the leafy countryside on the outskirts of Launceston, Cowslip Workshops and Cafe is running a special exhibition displaying the work of stitchers and makers until Sunday. 

A cottage core dream come true, the exhibition currently features work by Sue Stitchbury and watercolour artist Karen Burgess (The Dartmoor Flower Shed), as well as pieces made by talented members of the public. After browsing the exhibition and gathering some inspiration, why not pop into the shop to pick up some supplies for your own crafts, head into Churchview Vintage - which can be found in one of the barns - to treat yourself to some lovely vintage wares, or grab a delicious lunch in the cafe!

Entry to the exhibition is £5, open 10am-4pm until Sunday 24th August. 

Cowslip Workshops Newhouse Farm St Stephens, Launceston, PL15 8JX.

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Cornwall Folk Festival - Thursday to Monday

It’s back and ready to make some noise across Wadebridge this bank holiday weekend! Cornwall Folk Festival is set to present the very best of the folk world to Cornwall, with musicians taking over different corners and venues of Wadebridge to bring their unique sounds and voices to the public. 

With more than 50 acts, there will be something for everyone across the weekend. Kickstarting today, and officially opening with a Nos Lowen festival dance with Bagas Fellyon at Wadebridge Town Hall this evening, Wadebridge will be buzzing with the sound of traditional and contemporary folk and Americana - day and night - until Monday. 

Headliners are: The Henry Girls, Merry Hell, The Magpies, Tim Edey, Jackie Oates with Mike Cosgrave, Bagas Fellyon, Piskie Trap, The Countrymen, Martha Woods, Wake the River, Humm, and Nicole Tessyman - plus many more names throughout the weekend. 

From daytime events to evening performances, check out https://cornwallfolkfestival.com/wp/ for tickets, venues and the full line-up. 

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Great Trethew Vintage Rally - All weekend

Held in the fields of Blackadon Farm, Horningtops, this annual vintage rally promises three days of fun for all the family across the bank holiday weekend. 

Whether you just want a day out to admire the vintage vehicles, or fancy camping across the weekend to take in the atmosphere, this is a great event in the Cornish calendar! 

Tickets and more information here: https://www.trethew-rally.co.uk/ 

Blackadon Farm, Horningtops, PL14 3PY.

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Wadebridge Camels vs Launceston, CRFU Super Cup Final - Saturday

In a nail-biting final, watch Wadebridge Camels take on Launceston at the Molesworth Field on Saturday, with a 3.30pm kick off. 

If you fancy filling your Saturday with rugby, head over even earlier to catch the CRFU Senior Cup final between Truro and Bude at 1pm!

Molesworth Field, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AQ.

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Wadebridge Raft Race - Saturday

Grab a good spot to watch the annual raft race on the Camel Estuary on Saturday night. Rafts will be entering the water at 6.30pm, after a safety briefing for entrants at 6pm, and will set off at 7pm from the start line, just past the main bridge, and paddle up river to pass Annekas Bridge, and back again. 

There will be trophies for the winners and best dressed raft, but most importantly it is a fun event for participants and the audience alike! 

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Lanivet Inn Charity Beer and Cider Festival - Sunday

Drag out the bank holiday celebrations at the Lanivet Inn’s Beer and Cider Festival this Sunday. 

With live music and entertainment, a barbecue, and a huge range of beers and ciders, the festival is wrapped up to be an excellent event to celebrate our county’s brewing heritage, and raise some money for local causes! Johnny Cowling, Fifty Fathom Down, Rotten Mango

The pub has organised a mini bus to do pick-ups and drop-offs to the festival for those coming from Bodmin, Roche, Bugle and Luxulyan. Please note this is not a return service.

The pub advises people to bring cash for the beers, ciders and barbecue!

See Lanivet Inn’s Facebook page for all the information.

Truro Rd, Lanivet, Bodmin PL30 5ET.

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46 Crew Bike and Hotrod Show - Monday

Join 46 Crew at Wendron Cricket and Football Club on Bank Holiday Monday for their charity bike and hotrod show, raising funds for Man Down Cornwall. 

Whether you want to show off your skills in one of the bike show classes (£5 per category to enter, registration at 11am), or simply want to have a fun day out with the family, the show has something for everyone and is raising money for an important local cause. 

There will be live music, a bouncy castle and entertainment, traders, food and bar, and much more.

Entrance to the show is £5 per family (2 adults and 3 children), and an additional £2 per person. Open 10am-4pm. 

Wendron Cricket & Football Club, Underlane, Helston, TR13 0EH. 

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Around Launceston...

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Acoustic Lounge - Thursday

Bring your instruments along to the Acoustic Lounge tonight in the Lounge Bar, White Hart Hotel, Launceston. Opens at 7.30pm to start at 8pm. Call Anita for more information: 07527 166 436.

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Launceston Ghost Tours - Thursday

The penultimate summer ghost tour will kick the long weekend off at 7pm outside the Bell Inn. This time, there will be an opportunity to take a peek inside the Southgate Arch! The tour finishes at the White Hart Hotel around 8pm for drinks and more ghost stories. £10 per person.

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Music at Firebrand Brewery - Saturday

Head to Firebrand Brewery from 7pm on Saturday for a live alternative DJ set. Keep Audio Co will be there with new and pre-loved records for you to browse and take home! 

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Sausage and Cider Festival at the Newmarket Inn - Sunday

On Sunday, the Newmarket Inn will be hosting a Sausage and Cider Festival from 2pm onwards. Smug Jars will be performing at 4pm.

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Live music at Keep Audio Co - Sunday

Keep Audio Co will be hosting Jo Catling in the Bakehouse between 1pm-3pm on Sunday - a great way to chill out after the fun at Firebrand on Saturday night!

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Around Wadebridge...

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Local cricket - Saturday

On Saturday, Wadebridge 1sts will be playing at home against Callington (12.30pm), Pencarrow Cricket Club will be taking on the Wadebridge 3rds at the Pencarrow ground (1pm). Come along and support your local teams! 

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Wadebridge Bowls Club charity day - Saturday

The bowls club will be doing some important fundraising at their charity day on Saturday! Join them to show your support.

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Around Bodmin...

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Lisa Martin at The Beat - Friday

Join singer Lisa Martin in the brand new Lounge Bar at The Beat on Friday night. It’s free to attend! 

Bodmin, Dennison Rd, Bodmin PL31 2JU.

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Bank Holiday at Haywood Farm Cider - Sunday

Head to Haywood Farm on Sunday for live music starting at 2.30pm. Echo Town, consisting of brothers Ric and Rob Harrison, will bring their ‘deep reverberating rhythms and invigorating lyrics’ to the farm. They will be supported by Daphnia Valentine and Rick Borrie. 

Haywood Farm Cider, St Mabyn, Bodmin, PL30 3BU.

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Around Falmouth...

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Falmouth Uncovered history tours - Sunday and Monday

Join Will and Bobby, the storytellers behind Falmouth Uncovered’s excellent walking tours, for tours on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. 

History tours take place at 11am on Sundays and Mondays from the Grove Place Car Park, while the ghost tour is an evening affair on Mondays (in the school holidays), at 6pm, at the Prince of Wales Pier.

Book tickets here: https://www.falmouthuncovered.co.uk/ 

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Exercise classes at Gylly - Saturday and Monday

Join Longe Cote UK for their exercise classes in the sea at Gylly on Saturday and Monday, 10am, for a 45 minute cardio workout with fun people. 

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Crafts at Maya’s - Friday and Saturday

Head to Maya’s for some fun crafting workshops taking place this weekend. 

There will be tea towel and tote bag printing on Friday, while Saturday presents the chance to make a macrame plant holder - perfect for brightening up your bedroom or living room! 

Book here: https://mayasfalmouth.co.uk/

49 Killigrew St, Falmouth TR11 3PW. 

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Summer sessions at St Michael’s Resort - Saturday

Continuing their summer sessions, which take place every Saturday in June, July and August, Joe Francis will be performing in the Gylly Garden Bar between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. 

See https://stmichaelsresort.com/live-music for more information. 

St Michaels Resort, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NB. 

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Mayor’s Tide Race - Sunday

Support the Mayor in raising funds for Pendennis Leisure, who hope to establish a new swimming pool in Falmouth. 

This is a challenge for all ages, taking place at Maenporth beach on Sunday, 12pm-6pm. 

All you have to do is build a sandcastle strong enough to stand against the coming tide! Entry is £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. Bring your buckets and spades, gather shells and driftwood for extra structural support, and see what you can make with family and friends. 

Book your space by calling 01326 315559 for card payments, pop in to the town council office, or simply turn up on the day! 

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Gigs at The Chintz - Saturday

Grab some pals, order your favourite cocktails and let the beats unfold at The Chintz. Pressure Roots Hi-Fi will be bringing their classic reggae and dub tunes to the courtyard on Saturday from 1pm, while the Chintz will be serving up delicious Jamaican food. 

On Bank Holiday Monday, it will be all about jazz, as Falmouth Jazz Club brings the long weekend to a close in the evening. 

The Chintz, The Dental Surgery Old Brewery Yard, Falmouth TR11 2BY.

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For a relaxing weekend…

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Pencarrow House and Gardens

This beautiful historic country home and estate, nestled in the Cornish countryside between Bodmin and Wadebridge, is the perfect place to unwind if you’re looking for a quiet weekend. Take a tour around the house and uncover the story of the Molesworth-St Aubyn family, who have been the custodians of Pencarrow for generations; walk around the stunning gardens; and sit back and admire the views with afternoon tea at the Peacock Cafe.

Washaway, Bodmin PL30 3AG.

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Cornish Dahlia Society Show

Head to the Lost Gardens of Heligan for the Cornish Dahlia Society’s 44th annual show, taking place over the bank holiday weekend between 11am-5pm each day. 

Get useful tips for growing your own gardens, visit the Society’s dahlia beds at the Steward’s House, and soak up the magic of the gardener’s world. 

https://www.heligan.com/events/events-at-heligan/the-cornish-dahlia-society-s-44th-annual-show/ 

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