Events On This Month

Totnes Carnival 9th - 16th of August

Location: Totnes

Events will include Picnic in the Park, Children's Fancy Dress, 5 A Side Football etc., so it promises to be a really fun packed week.
The Grand Procession on Saturday 15th August begins at 6.00pm from Follaton House, the Distric Council offices.

For further information: Tel: 01803 863168

Dartmoor Folk Festival 7th - 9th of August

Location: South Zeal, Nr. Okehampton.

This is the 32nd Dartmoor Folk Festival to be held, and is one of the top events in the Folk calendar.

For further information tel: 01837 840102 or visit www.dartmoorfolkfestival.co.uk

Okehampton & District Agricultural Show 13th of August

Location: Okehampton

A wonderful day out for the entire family and is one of the largest one day shows in the South West.

Cornwood Agricultural & Horticultural Show 15th of August

Location: Cornwood

One of the best traditional Horticultural & Agricultural Show's with something to entertain the whole family.

Chagford Agricultural Show 20th of August

Location: Dogmarsh Bridge Field, Mill End, Chagford.

Plenty to entertain everyone, with Animals, Trade Stands, Food Hall etc. A really traditional agricultural show.

Lustleigh Show 24th of August

Location: Lustleigh

One of the area's most traditional country shows, with entertainment all day, including helicopter & hawk displays and horse & dog shows,

Dartmouth Regatta 27th - 29th of August

Location: Dartmouth Riverside

Tel: 01803 555872

Sailing Events
Races are organised under the Burgee of the Royal Dart and Dartmouth Yacht Clubs. Sailing headquarters are the Royal Dart Yacht Club on the opposite side of the river at Kingswear.

Racing takes place mainly in Start Bay and attracts entries from all over the country.
Over 200 craft of different sizes, from Yachts to Dinghies compete in over 15 events, with thousands of spectators - the prize-giving taking place on the Sunday, alternating between the two yacht clubs

Detailed information and entry forms are available on the Dartmouth Week web page.

Azamra Journey The Regatta Committee look forward to the arrival on Wednesday 26th August, 2009 of the Celebrity Cruise Liner AZAMARA JOURNEY. The Liner on her first visit to Dartmouth will be the largest Cruise Ship ever to moor in the River Dart.
The 11 Deck AZAMARA JOURNEY has a tonnage of 30277, is 593' in length with a Beam of 95' and a draugh of 19.85'.
The Dartmouth Harbour Master Captain David White is looking forward to the challenge of bringing this vessel into the harbour at approximately 0900 hours and turning her in the vicinity of the Higher Ferry, before bringing her back to her mooring in the middle of the Harbour. We are sure that the 694 passengers on board will enjoy their visit to the Regatta and will be made most welcome before they sail at approximately 2200.

Rowing Events
One of the Regatta's most popular events is the Rowing.
The Friday local rowing programme comprises events in Whalers, and "Blue" Boats, these boats are owned by the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, and were given to the Regatta by Organisations and Local People.
The WEARA events at regatta are extremely popular with local rowing clubs. We have Eights, Fours, and Pairs fighting it out over the testing course.

Dartmouth Art Society Summer Exhibition 3rd - 15th of August

Location: Flavel Church, Dartmouth.

Dartmouth Art Society are holding their Summer exhibition in the excellent venue of the Flavel Church (opposite the TIC ). Local artists original works will be available to purchase (cash or cheque) Free entrance. August 3rd. to August 15th ( except Sunday 9th) Further information available from Elizabeth de Vries 01803 770193.

Dixieland Jazz with Supper 5th of August

Location: River Dart, Dartmouth.

Enjoy a pleasant evening, cruising up the River Dart to the sounds of Robin Reece and his Jazzmen.
Departs Dartmouth at 7.30pm.
Price: £25.00 includes Supper.

For further information visit: www.riverlink.co.uk

Dixieland Jazz with Supper 12th of August

Location: River Dart, Dartmouth.

Enjoy a pleasant evening, cruising up the River Dart to the sounds of Robin Reece and his Jazzmen.
Departs Dartmouth at 7.30pm.
Price: £25.00 includes Supper.

For further information visit: www.riverlink.co.uk

Dixieland Jazz with Supper 19th of August

Location: River Dart, Dartmouth.

Enjoy a pleasant evening, cruising up the River Dart to the sounds of Robin Reece and his Jazzmen.
Departs Dartmouth at 7.30pm.
Price: £25.00 includes Supper.

For further information visit: www.riverlink.co.uk

Dartmouth Royal Regatta 27th - 29th of August

Location: Dartmouth.

Sailing and rowing events as well as fanatasic air displays and markets.
Fun for all the family with competitions for the children like spot the odd oddity.

www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk for more infomation.

Totnes Orange Race 18th of August

Location: Totnes

In a series of races, entrants chase oranges down High Street and Fore Street.
Contact the Information Centre for further details 01803 863168.

Salcombe Town Regatta 9th - 15th of August

Location: Salcombe

A fun packed week for all the family, with events both on & off the water including; balloon race, children's sports and disco, duck race, greasy pole, sandcastle competition, mud race, fancy dress, water and land treasure hunts, rowing, sailing and lots, lots more.
Regatta fireworks on Friday.

For further information: Tel: +44 01548 843927

Red Arrows Display 9th of August

Location: Salcombe

Experience the amazing skillls of the Red Arrows Diaplay Team in this wonderful setting.

Time: 5.00pm

The Darling Buds of May 28th of July - 1st of August

Location: The Drum Theatre, Plymouth.

Presented by Western College Players, The Darling Buds of May continues to delight audiences everywhere.
Times: 2.45pm & 7.45pm

Ticket Enquiries Tel: 01752 267222
Email: boxoffice@theatreroyal.com

Bill Bailey Live 3rd - 8th of August

Location: Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

Be prepared for an evening of hilarity!

Ticket Enquiries Tel: 01752 267222
Email: boxoffice@theatreroyal.com

Chicago 10th - 22nd of August

Location: Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

A fantastic opportunity to see this exciting musical here in Plymouth, starring Gary Wilmot as Billy Flynn and Emma Barton (EastEnders) as Roxie Hart.
Times: Various

Ticket Enquiries Tel: 01752 267222
Email: boxoffice@theatreroyal.com

Singin' in the Rain 25th - 29th of August

Location: Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

Peter Frosdick and Martin Dodd for UK Productions proudly present, Singin' in the Rain, with some of the best music of all time.
Times: 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Ticket Enquiries Tel: 01752 267222
Email: boxoffice@theatreroyal.com

The Port of Plymouth Regatta 25th of July - 2nd of August

Location: Plymouth Sound, Plymouth

There will be something to entertain all the family, with events both on and off the water, including: Live Music, Morris Dancing, Sea Shanty Singing on board Classic Boats and much more.

For further information visit: www.plymouthregatta.com

The British Firework Championships 11th - 12th of August

Location: Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth.

An event not to be missed. Spectacular Fireworks in a wonderful location.
Time: 9.00pm - 10.00pm

International Lighthouse Day 15th of August

Location: Smeaton’s Tower, Plymouth.

An opportunity to meet an 18th century lighthouse keeper and take part in some of the special lighthouse-themed activities.