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Calendar of Events on Exmoor

Please note: whilst we believe the following information to be correct, visitors are advised to double check that the event will actually be taking place, via the telephone number provided or with one of the Visitor or Tourist Information Centres.
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Underlined dates are those that are confirmed. Other dates might be correct, but need confirming on the contacts given, and will be updated when we get confirmation.

JANUARY 2008 [top]
FEBRUARY 2008 [top]
2nd - 24th
Snowdrop Valley, The Badgeworthy Land Co. For more information call 01398 323841, or email snowdropvalley@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
16th, 17th, 19th - 21st, 23rd, 24th
West Somerset Railway is running trains along the whole length of the restored lines on these dates. For more information please go to their web site at www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
MARCH 2008 [top]
8th - 9th
13 - 16th
Spring Steam Gala, West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
APRIL 2008 [top]
26th
The Somerset Stages Rally, British Motor Sport Rally. For more information go to www.somersetstagesrally.com
MAY 2008 [top]
1st - 9th
North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival, For more information call 01271 883131 or go to www.walkingnorthdevon.co.uk
3rd

Barn Dance & Supper. Luxborough Village 8.00pm. Fun for all the family. Bar. Ticket Includes Ham or Cheese Ploughmans Supper Adults £10 Children £5. Tickets 01984-640530

5th

May Fair & Duck Races. Luxborough Village 2.00pm. Entrance Free . Cash Prizes. Stands and Stalls. Draw & Raffles. Teas & Refreshments. Stall space. 01398-371177

4th - 6th
Quantocks Food Festival, helping producers sell locally, raising awareness and helping consumers find local produce. For further information go to www.foodlinks.org.uk/.
3rd - 6th
Ilfracombe Beer Festival, Landmark Theatre. For more information call 01271 865655
10th
Somerset YFC County Rally, Eastbury Farm, Carhampton, nr Minehead. This event has lots of competitions & events including handicrafts, stockjudging, calf & sheep shows, various competitions & team games & more. There will also be a Farmers' Market & trade stands as well as a bar & refreshments. For further information email verityjonas@hotmail.com
11th - 13th
The Golden Horseshoe 2008, endurance riding over 2 days from Exford village. For more information go to www.goldenhorseshoe-ride.co.uk/
17th
The West Somerset Mineral railway Tour. A train and vintage coach tour to explore the remains of the West Somerset Mineral Railway. Cost £21 includes train and bus travel plus services of a Guide. Lunch at the Raleigh's Cross Inn is extra. Full details at www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk or ring 01643 704996. Must be booked by May 12 th.
23th - 26th
Hunting of the Earl of Rone, Combe Martin. For further information go to www.earl-of-rone.org.uk, or call 01271 882366
24th
Live Traditional and Mainstream Jazz at Minehead Railway Station. An evening of live jazz to start the Bank Holiday Weekend with the Tone Valley Jazz Band. Live music from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. plus lamb roast (or vegetarian alternative). £5.00 admission.
31st - 1st June
South Molton Vintage Rally, For further information call South Molton TIC on 01769 574122
JUNE 2008 [top]
1st - 30th
North Devon Festival, A variety of events throughout N Devon. For more information call 01271 324242 or go to www.northdevonfestival.org
7th - 15th
Ilfracombe Victorian Celebrations, For further information call Ilfracombe TIC on 01271 863001
13th - 15th
Lynton and Lynmouth Music Festival, For further information call 01598 753968 or email info@llama.org.uk
13th - 15th
Mixed Traffic weekend, West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
16th -17th
South Molton Old English Fayre, For further information call 01769 574180
15th
Strawberry Fayre, Combe Martin. For further information call Combe Martin TIC on 01271 883319
15th
Iron Man 70.3 Triathlon UK, Wimbleball Lake near Dulverton. For further information go to the Iron Man web site
21st
Exmoor Perambulation, 31 miles of cross-country walking around Exmoor's old boundary. For further information go to www.activeexmoor.com
JULY 2008 [top]
weekends between
5th - 26th
Music and Comedy Festival, Combe Martin. For further information call Combe Martin TIC on 01271 883319
5th
Birds and Bees..and a little bit Moor, a countryside day at Porlock including a safari, lunch, walk and travel on a vintage bus. For more information click to see leaflet
14th - 15th
Powerboat Racing, Ilfracombe harbour. For further information call Ilfracombe TIC on 01271 863001
15th - 21st
Lynton Flower Festival, Church of St.Mary the Virgin, Lynton, 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am - 4pm. For more information, email spelling.toye@btinternet.com
19th

Fete & Duck Races. Luxborough Village 2.30pm. Entrance £1. All the fun of a traditional fete. Stalls & Sideshows. Fun Dog Show. Grand Draw & Raffle. Prizes galore. BBQ. Wine, Pimm's & Beer Tent. Teas & Refreshments. 01398-371340

23rd
Dunster Country Fair. For more information call 01984 640263
27th - 28th
Watchet Carnival Weekend. Various locations around the Marina. For more information call 01984 639616
AUGUST 2008 [top]
throughout August
Queens Hall, Minehead. Punch and Judy, magic, mask making and arts and craft shows. For more information go to www.queenshall.info or call 01643 703044
1st
North Devon Show. For more information call Barnstaple TIC on 01271 375000
9th - 16th
Combe Martin Carnival, For further information call Combe Martin TIC on 01271 883319
5th
RNLI Annual Blue Anchor to Minehead Raft Race, For more information call Minehead TIC on 01643 702624
3rd
The Exmoor Explorer Mountain Bike Marathon, a long distance off road reliability trial. For more information go to www.exmoorexplorer.com
13th
Ilfracombe Rescue Day, Watch and meet the RNLI lifeboat, RAF helicopter, Police, Life Guards, Ambulance Service and Search and Rescue. For further information go to www.ilfracomberoundtable.co.uk
mid August
South Molton Sheep Fayre, For further information call South Molton TIC on 01769 574122
8th
Exford Show on Exmoor, For further information call 01598 710512.
15th
Dunster Show, For more information call 01643 821835
21th
Ilfracombe Carnival, For more information call 01271 863001
24th
The National Trust Lynmouth Fete, Lynmouth Manor Ground, 11.00 - 5.00. Fun for all the family.
24th
Minehead Raft Race. For more information go to www.mineheadlifeboat.org.uk
25th
Mini Car Rally, Hundreds of Minis take to the local roads, hooting horns and waving flags. Come and enjoy seeing some immaculate Minis. For more information call 01271 863001
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Lyn Lions Gala and Raft Race, For more information call Lynton TIC on 01598 752225
SEPTEMBER 2008 [top]
1st
Porlock Carnival, fun for all the family. For more information call Porlock Visitor Centre on 01643 863150
7th

Annual Antiques Fair. Luxborough Village Hall 10.00am to 4.00pm. Entrance £1. A variety of stalls. Valuations Marquee. Teas, Refreshments, Bacon Rolls etc. Stalls contact 01984-640603.

11th
Tour of Britain Cycle Race, passes through Exmoor today. For more information go to www.activeexmoor.com
15th - 16th
CAMRA Real Ale Festival, West Somerset Railway. For more information call 01643 704996
20th - 23rd
Porlock Arts Festival, Porlock Village and environs. For more information call 01643 863150 or go to www.porlockfestival.org
29th
South Molton Carnival, For further information call South Molton TIC on 01769 574122
OCTOBER 2008 [top]
1st
Dulverton Carnival, For more information call 01398 323818
2nd - 5th
Autumn Steam Gala Weekend, West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996
www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
6th - 14th
Exmoor Food Festival, For more information call 01984 635360
12th - 20th
Two Moors Festival, A wonderful range of music being performed throughout North Devon in churches, etc. For more information and lots more go to www.thetwomoorsfestival.com
25th - 26th
Somerset in Autumn, West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
21st - 22nd
Dunster Days Gone By, Dunster. For more information go to www.visitdunster.co.uk or call 01643 821880
27th
Ghost Tours, Dunster Castle. For more information call 01643 821314
NOVEMBER 2008 [top]
   
DECEMBER 2008 [top]
1st - 24th
Santa Steam Specials, Bishops Lydeard and Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996
1st - 14th
Lynton and Lynmouth Christmas Festivities, For more information call Lynton TIC on 01598 752225
2nd
Dulverton by Starlight, For more information go to www.dulvertonbystarlight.co.uk
7th - 8th
Dunster by Candlelight, Special evening trains to Dunster, when the medieval village extinguishes most of its electric light, bans the motor car from its streets and basks in the glow of yesteryear. A great evening out. Advance booking essential. Call 01643 704996.
28th - 29th
Winter Steam Festival, West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
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