DATES FOR 2009 TO BE CONFIRMED
FEBRUARY - 28th-1(mar)
STARTREK A charity night time walk, for teams around Exmoor-
APRIL-MAY
30th - 8th MAY NORTH DEVON WALKING FESTIVAL A choice of guided walks taking in North Devon & Exmoor's spectacular scenery. http://www.walkingnorthdevon.co.uk/
MAY - 1st-4th
ILFRACOMBE BEER FESTIVAL A weekend of live music, entertainment and real ale to welcome in the spring. http://www.northdevontheatre.org.uk/
3rd - 4th "JACK IN THE GREEN" MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS
Procession around the town centre, maypole and morris dancers at seafront. 2009 ses the 10th anniversary and celebrated with the two day event.
9th - 10th LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE RAILWAY SPRING GALA WEEKEND
Celebrate the opening of the railway in 1898. http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/
MAY - AUGUST
BAND PLAYING IN THE BANDSTAND SUNDAY AFTERNOONS
A variety of music played by various bands throughout the summer.
(weather permitting)
JUNE
1st - 30th NORTH DEVON FESTIVAL Over 200 main events throughout 50 towns & villages in North Devon with an eclectic mix of art, music & performane. http://www.northdevonfestival.org/
6th - 14th VICTORIAN WEEK Celebrate the Victorian Era with stalls, shows, processions and lots more for all the family. Including Ilfracombe town Criers Gompetition and fireworks setto music over Capstone Hill to mark the end of the event. http://www.ilfracomdevictoraincelebration.co.uk/
19th - 21st GOLD COAST OCEANFEST
A three day surf and live music event. www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk
JULY
3rd - 5th WOODY BAY BEER FESTIVAL Lynton & Banstaple Railway at Woody Bay invites you to a combination of beer & steam. http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/
12th - 13th POWER BOAT RACING Power boat racing round a course off Ilfracombe Harbour. Free to watch.
25th - 1st August ILFRACOMBE TENNIS TOURNAMENT LTA Grade 4 Rating & Ranking. Run by Ilfrcombe Tennis Club. http://www.ilfracombetennis.com/
AUGUST
2rd BIRD MAN COMPETITION See teams dressed up with various flying machines attemting to 'fly' from the pier. Live bands and entertainment all day. www.ilfracomberoundtable.co.uk
5th NORTH DEVON SHOW See the animals, craft, food and trade tents at North Devon's premier agricultural show. www.northdevonshow.com
7th - 9th CREATION FEST A free christian music festival featuring top artists from all over the world. www.creationfest.org.uk
8th LUNDY YACHT RACE 50 miles race around Lundy Island
12th RESCUE DAY ON THE PIER Demonstrations from Police, Ambulance, and Fire services RNLI, and the RAF Search & Rescue Helicopter. www.ilfracomberoundtable.co.uk
27th IFRACOMBE CARNIVAL A procession of walkers & floats winding its way through the town makes this an evening to remember.
31st MINI CAR RALLY Minis from all over the country descend on the town to rasie money for the local Children,s Hospice. http://www.smallcarsbighearts.co.uk/
28th - 31st SUN WEST BEER FESTIVAL AT THE LANDMARK THEATRE A weekend of live music, entertainment and section of real ale. www.northdevontheatres.org.uk
SEPTEMBER
NORTH DEVON FOLK FESTIVAL A weekend of folk music from some of the country's best acts. http://www.northdevontheatre.org.uk/
26th - 27th LYNTON & BARNSTAPLE RAILWAY STEAM GALA A weekend of steam on the railway and from road engines. A must for all steam fans. http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk
DECEMBER
2nd LIGHTING THE LIGHTS A lantern procession to the War Memorial where the christmas lights will be swiched on.
If you would like to check any of these dates please ring the Tourist Informations centre on 01272 863001.