What’s On Events nearby in Devon throughout the year.
FEBRUARY
NGS Garden Open for Charity – Higher Cherubeer
Friday 6 February 2026
Friday 13 February 2026
Saturday 21 February 2026.
Higher Cherubeer 1¾ acre country garden with gravelled courtyard and paths, raised beds, alpine house, lawns, herbaceous borders, woodland beds with naturalised cyclamen and snowdrops, kitchen garden with large greenhouse and orchard. Winter openings for National Collection of Cyclamen species, hellebores and over 400 snowdrop varieties.
Homemade Teas available.
Open from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults £6.00 Children Free.
Higher Cherubeer Garden is open By Arrangement for groups of 10 plus.
Higher Cherubeer, Dolton, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8PP.
APRIL
NGS Garden Open for Charity – Andrew’s Corner
Sunday 5 April 2026
Sunday 12 April 2026
Sunday 3 May 2026
Monday 4 May 2026
Andrew’s Corner moorland garden. April openings highlight the beautiful magnolias, trillium and lovely erythroniums. Early May openings with the maples, rhododendrons and unusual shrubs, and late May the Snowdrop Tree, Chilean Firebush and spectacular blue poppies.
Opening time: 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
Cream Teas available.
Admission: Adult £5.00 Children FREE.
Andrew’s Corner, Skaigh Lane, Belstone, Devon EX20 1RD
MAY
Ten Tors Challenge
Friday 8 May to Sunday 10 May 2026
The Ten Tors Challenge organised by the Army, specifically 43 (Wessex) Brigade, from its Moor Group Headquarters at Okehampton Camp. It is assisted by the Royal Navy (with manpower and helicopters), the Royal Air Force and the Dartmoor Rescue Group: between them, they oversee the participants and ensure that none comes to lasting harm.
Dartmoor Ten Tors Challenge takes place annually in May and is limited to 2,400 individuals, four hundred teams of six teenagers. The teams, depending on age, face hikes of 35, 45 or 55 miles (56, 72 or 88km) visiting ten nominated Tors over two days.
Website: Ten Tors
Devon County Show
Thursday 21 May to Saturday 23 May 2026
The Devon County Show is the biggest show in the County of Devon and the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing family day out sampling the many wonders of the local countryside. From fabulous livestock and fine local food, magnificent flowers, and gardens, to rural skills and country crafts pursuits and practically non-stop activity in six rings, there’s something for everyone who loves the countryside way of life.
All things Farming, Food and Fun at Devon County Show.
Devon County Show, Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon EX5 1DJ.
Bude Literary Festival
Wednesday 13 May to Sunday 17 May 2026
Coastal festival of words and culture with over 70 events.
Ticket Sales and Festival Box Office will be open for purchases from 2nd March 2026: Bude Library, The Wharf, Bude, EX23 8LG
JUNE
Royal Cornwall Show
Thursday 4 June to Saturday 6 June 2026
There’s something for every member of the family at the Royal Cornwall Show.
The Royal Cornwall show is the biggest annual event in the county and full of exhibits and activities which offer much in the way of entertainment, competition, information, shopping and all that’s best in food and farming.
Opens at 8:30 a.m.
Closes at 6:00 p.m.
Royal Cornwall Show at Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JE
Contemporary Craft Festival
Friday 12 June to Sunday 14 June 2026
The finest craft event in the South West celebrating the best of British designer making.
Set in idyllic parkland on the edge of Dartmoor.
Meet over 200 of the finest British Makers. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Craft Festival at Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AL
JULY
Hatherleigh Festival
Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July 2026
Live music, Family Entertainment, Food, Bar, Street Market, Art Exhibitions, Pop-up Local History Museum, Craft Workshops and Children’s Craft Tent.
Chagstock Music Festival
CANCELLED
Chagstock Music Festival is a not for profit organisation supporting Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Water Aid charities. Chagstock annual music festival event attracts an attendance of 5,000.
Camping areas for Campers and Caravans, and a quieter camping field for families.
The Best Little Festival in The South West ~ Adrian Edmondson
Chagford’s Chagstock Music Festival near Dartmoor, West Devon, at Higher Fields, Whiddon Down, EX20 2PR
Mid Devon Show
Saturday 25 July 2026
The Mid Devon annual show is a superb mix of agriculture, crafts, local produce, various displays, and stands.
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mid Devon Show located at Knightshayes, Chettiscombe, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7QT
AUGUST
North Devon Show
Wednesday 5 August 2026
North Devon’s premier agricultural event – The North Devon Show – is a celebration of its agricultural roots. A host of livestock classes occupy the arenas throughout the day; with Alpacas, Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Show Jumping and Open Dog Show.
Attractions, crafts, displays, demonstrations, local food, and trade stands.
North Devon Show is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The North Devon Show is situated on an impressive 50 acres showground at Umberleigh Barton Farm, with an adjacent car parking area of 42 acres; on the A377 five miles south of Barnstaple, opposite the Murco petrol station EX37 9DZ between Chapelton and Umberleigh.
Okehampton Show
Thursday 13 August 2026
The Okehampton Show provides all-day entertainment from 9:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
Lots of attractions and local food stands.
The vast amount of exhibits on display at the Okehampton Show include Vintage and Classic cars and motorcycles, commercial vehicles, steam engines and stationary engines, tractors, horticulture machines, and many other items of interest.
Rural Crafts Tent, Trade Stands, Dog Shows, Horse, Pony and Donkey classes, Private Driving and Heavy Horses, and Showjumping.
Classes for Cattle, Sheep, Dairy, Goats, Pygmy Goats, Poultry, Pigs, Rabbits, Bees, and Honey.
Okehampton Show at Stoney Park Showground, Holsworthy Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1SW
Dartmoor Folk Festival
Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026
The Dartmoor Folk Festival is a friendly traditional festival, which features Ceilidh, Song and Music Sessions, Dartmoor Step Dance and Broom Dance Championships, Dances and Music Hall, Dartmoor Fayre, Craft Displays, Sunday Ramble, and Children’s Festival Events.
Camping facilities on-site with catering van located on the campsite serving breakfasts, snacks, and drinks.
Dartmoor Folk Festival at South Zeal Recreation Ground, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2JX
Chagford Show
Thursday 20 August 2026
Chagford Show features Dartmoor Horseback Falconry, The Dolphin Youth Marching Band, The Dartmoor Hill Pony Display Team, and The Sheep Roadshow.
Three meadows alongside the River Teign host over 200 stalls.
Chagford Agricultural and Horticultural Show at Chagford Showground, Dogmarsh Field, Mill End, Chagford TQ13 8JN
SEPTEMBER
Appledore Book Festival
Friday 18 September to Sunday 27 September 2026
Founded in October 2006 by a local committee led by local children’s author of Horrible Science, Nick Arnold.
Today the Appledore Book Festival is a charity with a mission to spread a love of reading and learning in Devon while focusing publicity on the pleasant quayside village of Appledore and its quaint narrow streets.
Patrons: Judi Spiers, Jeremy Vine, Nick Arnold.
Authors who featured in previous years Appledore Book Festival; Maya Angelou, Terry Walton, Jeremy Vine, Fay Weldon, Helen Dunmore, Lord David Owen, Michael Morpurgo, Jenny Molloy, Mark Horton, Alan Smith, Rob Barratt, Sandy Brown, Katie Fforde, Vicky Pryce, Chris Waters, Susan Swingler, Irma Kurtz, Judy Finnigan, Richard Madeley, Nadine Dorries, Peter Christie, Dr Irving Finkel, and many other well-known authors.
Appledore Book Festival, Appledore, North Devon, EX39.
The Creative Craft Show
Thursday 24 September to Saturday 26 September 2026
Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Yarn, Wool, Hobby Craft; Guild, Federations, and Societies.
Textile Groups, Demonstrations, Mini-Workshops, and all things Crafty.
Stitching, Sewing and Hobby Craft Show at Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon EX5 1DJ
OCTOBER
Okehampton Carnival
Saturday 17 October 2026
Lots of brightly coloured costumes and superbly decorated carnival floats to enjoy as the main procession makes its way through the streets of Okehampton.
Street trading and refreshments situated throughout Okehampton town.
The Children’s Procession takes place at 3:15 p.m. and the Evening Procession at 7:15 p.m.
Okehampton Carnival and Traditional Fun Fair at Simmons Park, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EP
NOVEMBER
North Tawton Rugby Club Fireworks and Bonfire
Friday 30 October 2026
Gates open at 7:00 p.m.
Fireworks at 8:00 p.m.
Hot Food available.
Adults £6.00 Children £2.00.
Family of Four (2 x adults 2 x children under 18) £14.00.
Tickets available at North Tawton Post Office.
North Tawton Fireworks and Bonfire at North Tawton Rugby Club, Taw Meadow, Fore Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2ED
Hatherleigh Carnival
Saturday 7 November 2026 TBC
Hatherleigh Carnival and Traditional Tar Barrels.
Hatherleigh Silver Band.
DECEMBER
Okehampton Edwardian Evening
Okehampton Edwardian Evening on Thursday 3 December 2026.
Christmas lights switch on at 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Carol Singing with the Mayor outside St. James Chapel in Fore Street.
Stalls and entertainment from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.
Variety of Street Food.
Enjoy the aroma of roasting chestnuts while gazing upon the splendid array of colourful light displays and Christmas trees throughout Okehampton town.
Local shops open till late.
Okehampton Edwardian Evening location EX20 1DL
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