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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival - Falmouth

Welcome to Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival
Welcome to the largest FREE nautical music and song festival in Europe!

Falmouth has a proud and long history as a first safe port of call for deepwater sailing ships. It was here that sailors filled our waterside alehouses with their songs, and it is here that those shanties and stories are kept alive today.

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Falmouth Classics - Falmouth

Falmouth Classics features three days of enjoyable racing and a spectacular Parade of Classic Boats and the Small Classic Boat Parade. Since it began, in 1987, Falmouth Classics has steadily grown to be one of the largest Classic sailing events in the UK.

Falmouth is recognised as having some of the best sailing waters in the world in the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay. There are also many vantage points for spectators to view the events.

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Polperro Festival - Polperro

Week long festival that takes place annually. Fun for all the family with music, entertainment, arts crafts and so much more.
Lappa Valley's Grand Gala Weekend 2026 - Lappa Valley

After very successful 2024 & 2025 Galas, we are pleased to share the date of our 2026 Grand Gala Weekend – which promises to be the BIGGEST we’ve ever hosted!

We’re going to be welcoming visiting engines on our Main Railway, and running more special services than we ever have before.

Bookings will be open in early 2026. Keep an eye on our website and social media for more details.
Looe Island Guided Walk: Historic Tales, Smugglers & Ghosts - Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Join Mark from Looe Walking Tours for a fascinating guided walk around Looe Island nature reserve.

Meet your guide by the floating pontoon in East Looe for your private boat transfer to the island and the start of a memorable small-group experience. W3W: ///example.ready.amplified

Discover the rich history, smuggling past, ghostly tales, and hidden stories of Looe Island on this fully guided 3-hour tour. With a maximum group size of just 10 people, this is a unique and intimate way to explore the island and hear its intriguing legends brought to life. After the guided walk there should be time to independently re-visit the trail or simply find a place to sit, relax and enjoy the island nature reserve.

Looe Island | Historic Tales, Smugglers and Ghosts | Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Dinosaur Summer Adventure - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Roar into the Daily Dinosaur Show, running from 23rd May - Half Term through to the end of August.
- Meet the huge new dinosaur stars, along with some of the cutest baby dinosaurs, as our expert wranglers bring them to life.
- Discover how dinosaurs didn’t really disappear — birds are their living descendants… They didn’t just evolve from dinosaurs, THEY ARE DINOSAURS!
- From mighty giants to the birds we see every day, you will uncover amazing facts, big surprises, and plenty of roars along the way and become a ‘Professor of Palaeontology’ on the fun quiz! It’s a show packed with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for dinosaur fans of all ages.
- Please see the website daily events for timing of the daily Dinosaur Show.
When you step into Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary and you are instantly transported into a world bursting with life. With over 130 species and more than 1,200 incredible birds, plus charming mammals like otters, red squirrels, red pandas, and even tiny harvest mice, the park already feels like a hidden treasure.

Enjoy the daily events including, Eagles of Paradise Show, Lorikeet feeding experience, penguin and otter feeding, plus, the indoor JungleBarn Play Centre. On good weather days the Jungle Express Train will be out for a spin! Free Parking. For more details and times of daily events please see website.

This summer, make Paradise Park a must visit adventure.
100 Years of Bugle Band Contest - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

100 Years of Bugle Band Contest is a celebration of the centenary of the Bugle Band Contest which is held within our parish.

It will showcase memorabilia collected from previous contests and share the significance of the contest – the stories of how it was formed, its roots in the community, and where it is today.

Further details: The 2026 Bugle Brass Band Contest will be held on Saturday 20 June at Molinnis Park, Bugle.

Time:   10.00am to 5.00pm (last entry to museum 4.00pm)

Price:   Included in standard museum admission

Contact:      info@wheal-martyn.com

Location:     Roger Preston Gallery
Murdoch Day in Redruth - Redruth

Murdoch Day in Redruth is an annual community festival celebrating the town’s rich industrial heritage, particularly the work and influence of inventor William Murdoch. Taking place on Saturday, 13th June 2026, the event brings together residents and visitors to recognise Redruth’s long history of innovation and industry.

This year’s theme, “Pride in Our Community,” shines a light not only on our remarkable past, but also on the people who continue to shape Redruth today.