| North Devon Events for July 2010 | |
| Every Weekend (Fri-Sun) | Combe Martin Music Festival |
| Sun 11th | Woolacombe National Sandcastle Competition 2010 |
| 16th to 18th | Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Woody Bay Beer Festival. Real Ale and Steam Trains |
| 16th + 19th | Power Boat Racing at Ilfracombe |
| Sat 17th | Pilton Green Man Festival - Barnstaple |
| 18th | Clovelly Maritime Festival, held in aid of the North Devon Hospice. There's something for everyone at the Clovelly Maritime Festival, held in aid of the North Devon Hospice. It's a day of traditional seaside entertainment, including shanty singers, fire-eating, juggling, Punch and Judy, a wench auction, and lots more. Enjoy delicious seafood or a succulent hog roast on the beach. The Old Gaffers Association will be coming along - they're devoted to the conservation of traditional sailing craft and our maritime heritage. |
| 24th | Lundy Gig Row, West Country pilot gigs were designed to carry pilots out to ships. The first one alongside won the pilotage job, so speed was critical. The row from Clovelly to Lundy and back is a true test of endurance over 32 miles of sea - it can take up to four hours, depending upon the weather and tides. So come along and support the brave crews! |
| 26th | July Woolsery Agricultural Show, Clovelly Court, held in aid of various charities. Summer in North Devon would not be complete without a visit to this country agricultural show.There are many classes for cattle, horses, and sheep, along with pony competitions. You'll find bustling trade and exhibition stands with stalls offering locally made crafts and foods. The children will be kept busy with fairground rides and a bouncy castle. A great summer day out for all the family! |
| 31st July - 1st August | Lifeboat Weekend, held in aid of the R.N.L.I Keeping Clovelly's lifeboat on alert for emergencies round the clock takes effort and dedication. Held in aid of the RNLI, Clovelly's Lifeboat Weekend is a popular celebration of the lifeboat and her crew. To get the fun going on Saturday there's a sponsored swim to Bucks Mills and back. Sunday is packed with entertainments, including a hilarious race of men dressed as women, a tug-of-war and, of course, the ever popular slave auction in which young local men are 'sold' to the highest bidder to do their chores for a day. And there are stalls galore. |
| 17th | RHS Garden Rosemoor Open Air Theatre- phone 01805 626800. |