Events in South Devon run all year around, and with such a varied events calendar, there is something for everyone to enjoy no matter what you love to do.
Attending local events are a great way to immerse yourself in South Devon and get a real feel for the people and the place – there are some wonderful traditional events throughout the year that showcase just why Devon is so well loved.
Family Events
During the school holidays and weekends family events in South Devon are everywhere, whether it’s a local village fete, a cookery workshop, a treasure hunt, or some of South Devon’s great attractions holding child friendly events.
During the summer months, regattas and carnivals are in every town across South Devon, and kids can join in with processions, workshops, play parks, shows and more. Family friendly events in South Devon ensure your kids have all the fun – and you can relax knowing they are having a great family holiday making wonderful memories.
Food Festivals
Food events in South Devon are some of the best in the UK – mainly due to the outstanding farmland and coastline we have across the region. Towards the autumn when harvest time comes along, food festivals line the streets of local towns where you can try some of the most delicious local produce.
Music Events
Whether it be classical, rock, folk or jazz, concerts and music events in South Devon are well worth exploring. There are folk weeks, jazz weeks, and even some top chart headliners coming to the South Devon region. Many local town festivals and regattas also have local artists playing during their events.
Quirky Events
Orange rolling, flaming tar barrels, worm charming, just some of the more interesting and different events in South Devon. Enjoy some weird and wonderful rural traditional events in South Devon.
To help you plan your holiday in South Devon, we have highlighted some of the top events in the area taking place each month.
To see more South Devon events that are taking place this month, and throughout the rest of the year, use the search box on the right hand side and search by date, location or type.