Blog (Events) - Visit South Devon

To help you make the most of the festive period, we’ve rounded up some of the best Christmas markets in South Devon for you to explore!

The very popular Christmas Fair in aid of Children’s Hospice South West will be held in Dartmouth Old Market from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 7th December.

Here’s the ultimate guide to the best places to meet Santa in South Devon this year!

Devon’s award-winning attractions are brimming with holiday spirit! Read on to discover over 25 festive days out!

Here are fantastic Bonfire Night events across South Devon that you won’t want to miss this year. 

Who doesn’t love Christmas, horses and gin?! Put the three together and we have the most unforgettable event on the Christmas calendar… the All-Steps Formation Riding Christmas Show!

Exeter was named a UNESCO City of Literature in 2019, but Devon's ties to the written word date back far longer. 

Heritage Open Days are back this September! Click here to find out more! 

Catch This Flight Tonight -The Songs of Joni Mitchell at The Beehive in Honiton on the 4th October! 

Find out about the 2024 Powderham Food Festival in this guest blog post!

We were recently invited to Crealy Theme Park & Resort for a fun day out and to experience their High Dive Show! Find out all about our visit here. 

Build It Live is a self build, renovation and home improvement show, hosted at Westpoint Area. Find out more about it in this guest blog post!

Click here to find out about Greendale's brand new event - the Love Local Food Festival! 

Get ready for the Devonshire Balloon and Music Festival! Click here to find out more in the guest blog post! 

The annual Pub2Pub event is back in August! Click here to find out about it in this guest blog post from the organisers! 

South Devon is home to fantastic live music. Check out our top-rated music venues in our blog post here. 

Looking for a self-catered accommodation for one of Devon's top annual event? Why not check out this guest blog post from Sykes Cottages who detail the best events and where to stay when visiting.

Click here to find out more about Children's Hospice South West's Dart Art Day on Saturday 29th June. 

If you like Rum and/or Reggae, you'll love this event! 

Get ready for a Doogy Day Out! 

Devon's Strongest Man & Woman competition is back for 2024 and being hosted at Trago Mills, Newton Abbot.

If you're still in search of your next great getaway in 2024, let us share our top reasons to visit South Devon! 

Explore the Christmas Markets taking place in Devon this year.

If you’re wondering where to celebrate bonfire night this year, we've created a list of the top firework shows in South Devon!

From eerie trails to pumpkin hunts, there's something for everyone to enjoy in South Devon this spooky season!

Click here to read all about our first ever Visit South Devon beach clean!

Take part in a craft workshop in the lead up to Christmas!

If you're passionate about preserving South Devon's stunning beaches and want to get involved in a beach clean, read on for a list of events taking place this September.

Read our picks of family-friendly summer holiday events taking place in South Devon.

Looking for something to keep the whole family busy this half term in South Devon? We’ve got you covered!