SPECIAL EVENTS

Music Events

Exmoor events

September

• The Silver Jubilee Doone Run – 10 mile run
• Porlock Festival of Arts
• Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Autumn Fayre
• Woolhanger Sheepdog Trials
• The Denes Doone Run

Event: Lobster and Crab Feast
Date: Sunday, 7 September 2008 
Time: From 10 a.m.
Location: Clovelly Harbour

First time festival in celebration of Clovelly's lobsters and crabs with outdoor kitchen on
the quay: 'Try before you buy', recipes, food & craft stalls, barbecue, folk musicians along with entertainment for children too.

Normal admission charges. Event may be subject to change, so please consult www.clovelly.co.uk for latest details.


Event: The Heddon Valley Beerfest
Date: 12th - 14th September 2008
Location: The Hunters Inn
Heddon Valley
Parracombe
EX31 4PY.

13-14 September, midday - midnight
(with quiet session evening of 12 September).

FREE ADMISSION

• Great British Real Ales and World Beers,
• Live Music - folk, jazz, blues, indie, rock, punk/ska
• Activities for all the family.
  
  
  Contact Sally Dallyn 01598 763230

Event: Winkles Race from Ilfracombe to Clovelly
Date: Saturday-Sunday, 13-14 September 2008

The final race of the season, competing for a very fine Silver Cup donated by a Barnstaple jeweller.

Event: The Denes Doone Run. Starting in Lynmouth.
Date: Sunday, 21st September 2008

www.thedenes.com Tel: 01271 830676

October

• Exmoor Food Festival
• Lyn Food Fest
• Two Moors Music Festival
• West Somerset Railway Autumn Steam Gala
• Brendon Pony Sales
• Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Steam Gala
• Dunster Days Gone By
• Dulverton Carnival
• The 10 Parishes Festival – Arts & Crafts
• Wimbleball Wet n’ Active Day
• The Moonraker Challenge – Moonlight walk

November

• Exmoor Beast Cycle Challenge
• Exmoor Producers’ Christmas Fair at Dulverton

Event: Clovelly Herring Festival
Date: Sunday 16 November 2008
Time: From 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Location: Clovelly Harbour

Second festival to celebrate the King of fishes, once the staple economy of Clovelly, in the crusade to help conserve dwindling fish stocks, safeguard the livelihoods of fishermen and promote neglected, but great-tasting species like the herring.
Meet Mike Smylie, maritime historian and writer, and see his Kipperland exhibition,
Smokehouse and demonstrations of fishing skills and crafts.  Quay kitchen with tastings, shanty singers, special promotion of Devon cider and wine and more.

December

• Light up Lynton – Christmas Light switch on
• Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Santa Specials
• Dunster by Candlelight
• Dulverton by Starlight
• Clovelly Christmas Lights
• South Molton Art Baza

Event: Christmas Lights in aid of the R.N.L.I.
Date: Sunday, 7 December 2008
Time: About 4 p.m.
Location: Starting from the Visitor Centre, Clovelly

Don't miss the annual tradition of switching on Clovelly's fairy lights.  Follow the procession down the cobbles, accompanied by a brass band, then look out for Santa's arrival!
Harbourside carols, mulled wine, barbecue and more to spread some seasonal good cheer,
with a fireworks grande finale. 

Entry free from 2:00 p.m.  Small parking charge.

Event: Fibrefest
Date: August 22nd and 23rd 2009

At Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Devon.  Showcasing a wide range of fibre related products, crafts and arts from the Blackdown Hills and across the UK.

www.fibrefest.co.uk