Newquay Events 2011
There's something for everyone in Newquay Events Calendar...
2nd - 3rd July: Newquay Surf Sevens Rugby Competition
Everyone is welcome to come and watch the Newquay Surf Sevens Rugby Competition. Held over two days with teams represented from all over the country take part in this exciting sport. Click here for more details
Venue: Tretherras School and Newquay Sports Centre
Date: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July 2011. Website: www.newquaysurf7s.co.uk
3rd July: Newquay Grand Carnival Parade 2011
This years theme for Newquay Carnival 2011 is "Rock 'n' Roll".
The carnival starts at Tregunnel Car Park at 7pm (Registration before 5.50pm). Parade walkers can join the Carnival at Sainsbury's car park at 7:20pm. The Carnival will then parade through the centre of Newquay, ending at Chester Road Market. The float judging will take place at Tregunnel car park at about 6:15pm and the walkers will be judged at 6:30pm at Sainsbury's. Venue: Newquay Town Centre
8th and 9th July 2011 Night Surf at Fistral
Attracting the best British surfers and many international competitors. If there is any surf event to put in your calendar this year the Gul Night Surf is the one!. Set over three days and three nights the event will hold Mens, Womens and Longboard as well as the Grom tour.
17th July: Newquay Lions Sandcastle Competition
Bring your bucket and spade to Towan Beach today for the Newquay Lions Sandcastle Competition on Sunday 17th July 2011. Everyone is welcome to enter this fun and challenging way to raise funds for local charities.
Venue: Towan Beach, Newquay. Date: Sunday 17th July 2011
20th July: RNAS Culdrose Air Day 2011
RNAS Culdrose near Helston stages the only Air Day in Cornwall on Wednesday 20th July 2011.
Venue: RNAS Culdrose, Helston, TR12 7RH
Date: Wednesday 20th July 2011
24th July: St Newlyn East Band at the Killacourt
The Summer Concert Season continues with St Newlyn East Band entertaining on the Killacourt on Sunday 24th July 2011. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event supported by Newquay Town Council. The Band are scheduled to start at 2pm.
Venue: Killacourt, Newquay, TR7 1UJ
Date: 24th July 2011. Time: 2pm onwards. Admission: Free
7th August: Newquay Band at the Killacourt
Newquay Band perform on the Killacourt on Sunday 7th August 2011, as part of the Killacourt Summer Concerts supported by Newquay Town Council Attendance is free and everyone is welcome to show their appreciation of our very own Town Band, formed in 1856 and still performing for visitors and residents, in the beautiful surroundings of the Killacourt.
Venue: Killacourt, Newquay, TR7 1UJ. Date: Sunday 7th August 2011. Time: 2pm onwards. Admission: Free
7th August: Newquay RNLI Lifeboat Day at the Harbour
Newquay harbour and seas will be buzzing with activity from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday 7th August 2011 for the RNLI Lifeboat Day. Choose from musical entertainment, factual safety information, raffles, BBQ or face painting. If none of that takes your fancy then you could watch one of the continuous supply of rescue demonstrations from the RNLI lifeboats and RNLI lifeguards. Newquay RNLI fundraisers also provide a cake stall, bric a brac and a teddy bear's picnic tombola as well as refreshments. Everyone is welcome to come along to the harbour and support this vital voluntary life saving service.
Venue: Newquay Harbour
Date: Sunday 7th August 2011. Time: 10am - 5pm
10th Aug - 14th August: Relentless Boardmasters 2011
The Relentless Boardmasters is run across two locations, Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay.
Fistral Beach is home to the surf, skate, BMX and many others activities between 10am and 7pm each day. On Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings the Fistral Beach Bar re-opens at 7:30pm with live music till midnight. These gigs are the only ticketed events at Fistral Beach.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT NEWQUAY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE! for the music festival at Watergate Bay on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th August Camping may be available, however if you would like to arrange your own accommodation please click here
Venue - Fistral Beach & Watergate Bay (Fri & Sat Nights). Dates - 10th - 14th August 2011
21st August: Newquay Lions Club Sandcastle Competition
Everyone is welcome to compete in the Newquay Lions Club Sandcastle Competition on Towan Beach on Sunday 21st August 2011. Come along and build your masterpiece and contribute towards local charities.
Venue: Towan Beach. Date: Sunday 21st August 2011
27th August: Harbour Sports Day, Newquay Harbour
Come and join the Family Fun at Newquay Harbour for the Annual Sports Day. Watersports galore as local athletes compete to acheive medals and recognition in all forms of trails and competitions.
Date: 27th August 2011. Venue: Newquay Harbour
3rd - 4th Sept: Newquay Ladies County Gig Championships
The Newquay Ladies County Gig Championships sees women crews from all over Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly descend upon Newquay Harbour to battle it out for the honour of being crowned Ladies County Gig Champions.
Venue: Newquay Harbour
Dates: Sat. 3rd & Sun. 4th September 2011. Tel: 01637 876810. Email: mail@newquayrowingclub.com
9th - 11th Sept: Newquay Fish Festival 2011
The event showcases one of Newquays hidden gems 'the harbour' and has proven an extremely popular event with both residents and visitors. The practical cookery demonstrations by local chefs are undoubtedly the highlight of the festival, with hotels and restaurants being able to promote local fresh fish and shellfish and locally available produce. Also you'll find food tasting, talks and boat trips. Fantastic fun for all the family.
Don't miss Last Night of The Proms from 7pm on Friday at the Harbour!
Venue: Newquay Harbour
9th September: Crantock Bale Push 2011
The Crantock Bale Push is a fun event for all ages. The races are run in teams of four pushing a full-sized round bale of straw weighing approximately 420 lbs and measuring 4' 6" in diameter over courses of differing length according to the class of race. The main course for the "180 veterans", and "The Open" is run over a full quarter of a mile through the village, both up and down hill, starting and finishing between the two village pubs - "The Cornishman" and "The Old Albion" Teams are invited to compete and help raise thousands of pounds for charity.
Venue: Crantock Village. Date: Friday 9th September 2011. Time: from 5.30pm onward
11th September: Newquay Band at the Killacourt
The Penultimate Summer Concert at the Killacourt sees Newquay Band providing wonderful tunes from 2pm on Sunday 11th September 2011. Newquay Town Council support this free to enter event for your delight. Formed in the year 1856 Newquay Band have been delighting visitors and residents of our beautiful Town ever since, so come along and support this joyous social event
Venue: Killacourt, Newquay, TR7 1UJ
Date: Sunday 11th September 2011. Time: 2pm onwards
Admission: Free
17th - 18th Sept: Mens County Gig Racing Championship at Newquay Harbour
Newquay Harbour is the place to see the County Gig Rowing Championships on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September 2011. Racing will be held throughout the weekend with crews from all over Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly competing for glory. Gig racing is a true test of endurance, teamwork and strategy and has proved popular since the late 1800's.
Venue: Newquay Harbour
Date: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September 2011
18th - 19th Sept: Newquay Mens County Gig Championships
The Newquay County Gig Championships signal the end of the rowing season. This is the event where crews from all over Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly descend upon Newquay Harbour to battle it out for the honour of being crowned County Gig Champions.
Venue: Newquay Harbour. Dates: Sat. 18th & Sun. 19th 2011
Tel: 01637 876810. Email: mail@newquayrowingclub.com
18th Sept: St Newlyn East Band at the Killacourt
St Newlyn East Band return for the Final Summer Concert, supported by Newquay Town Council, on the Killacourt on Sunday 18th September 2011. The band will commence playing from 2pm onwards. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
Venue: Killacourt, Newquay, TR7 1UJ
Date: 18th September 2011. Time: 2pm onwards
30th - 1st Oct: Zapcat Powerboat Grand Prix at Fistral Beach
Fistral Beach is the place to be on Friday 30th September and Saturday 1st October to see the Finale of the Zapcat Championship. Racing takes place to decide the Winner of the Championship with a Presentation Evening and Awards Ceremony at Fistral Blu on the Saturday evening. This spectacular event is free to watch and always provides thrills and spills to excite and delight.
Venue: Fistral Beach. Dates: Friday 30th Sept & Saturday 1st October 2011. Email: secretary@zapcat-racing.com
