Monday, June 29, 2026

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  Mevagissey Feast Week - Mevagissey

  Mevagissey has celebrated the Feast of St Peter since 1754 and it has evolved into afantastic week long community event. The village invites locals and visitors to join in the celebrations which take place during the week in which the 29th June falls.

  It starts with Fish Sunday when delicious local food is cooked for you by our resident chefs at stands placed around the harbour, followed by an auction of freshly caught fish. Events In the week that follows will include brass, dance and rock bands performing live on stage, children’s entertainments, colourful parades, local choirs, traditional hymn singing around the village, a fishing boat race in the bay, a raft race in the harbour, several flora dances and an RNLI display!

  On the final Saturday there is a wonderful traditional village fete. Great fun and games for kids and adults with more food including cream teas and strawberries, plus a brass band. This is followed by the great Carnival parade through the village, with beautiful costumes, dancers, bands and floats of all kind. Live music onstage In the evening brings us to the grand finale, a firework display over the harbour with stirring musical accompaniment.

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  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.

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  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

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