Spring Festivals & Regattas 2016
22 – 24 April
Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink
A series of events and shows centred on demonstrating the finest in traditional and contemporary cuisine all set in the centre of this pretty cathedral city.
www.exeterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
29 April – 1 May
BMAD Motorbike Festival – Paignton
Bikers, locals and holiday-makers alike are encouraged to come and see the fantastic display of bikes of all types on display.
30 April – 1 May
Brixham Pirate & Shanty Festival
The annual gathering of the world’s most infamous pirates and scallywags.
1 May
Salcombe Crabfest
Celebrate crab & seafood in the South Hams with hands on demonstrations, crab picking tuition, crab pot making and more!
1 May
Blackawton International Festival of Wormcharming
Europe's most unmissable festival is back - this year's fancy dress theme is "emergency services" with funds raised for Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
13 – 15 May
Dart Music Festival
Over 100 performances spanning almost every musical genre across Dartmouth – and it’s all FREE to listen to!
15 – 21 May
Devon County Show – Exeter
Don’t miss the Shetland Pony Grand National, the Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Team and more!
27 May - 12 June
Dartmouth Galleries Festival
Dartmouth will become any art lover's dream with a host of new exhibitions and demonstrations across the town.
www.dartmouthgalleriesweek.co.uk
28 – 29 May
Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta
Races followed by fish supper, fireworks, raffles, prize giving, live music and end-of-regatta party.
www.brixhamheritagesailing.org.uk
28 May – 1 June
Brixfest
Award-winning annual family festival in Brixham celebrating our beautiful town and its heritage.
3 – 5 June
Kingsbridge Food & Music Festival
If you love delicious, locally-produced food and brilliant live music, you’re in the right place.
www.kingsbridgefoodandmusic.org
5 June
Salcombe Estuary Rowing Club Regatta
A must on any keen gig rower’s calendar!
15 June
Rotary Babbacombe Fayre
Babbacombe Downs plays host to charity stalls, art exhibitions, refreshment tents, competitions and more.
18 June
Brixham Trawler Race
The highlight of the year with boats dressed in bunting and battling it out with a race around the Bay – all in aid of local charities.