An all year round destination, the South Hams offers a different holiday experience depending on the time of year you choose. Busier with families during school holidays, those looking for 'away-from-it all' breaks often find the Spring or Autumn the ideal time to visit whilst re-charging the batteries with a winter short break is becoming increasingly popular.
Whatever time you choose there is always plenty happening in the South Hams. We have selected some highlights from the 2012 calendar, however please check dates with the local Tourist Information Centre before making a special trip.
Dartmouth Comedy Festival |
6-10 March |
| Hope Cove Live Entertainment | Hope Cove Live Entertainment |
| Blackawton International Worm Show | 6 May |
| Modbury Fair | 30 April - 7 May |
| Dartmouth Music Festival | 11-13 May |
| Devon County Show | 17-19 May |
| Endurance Life Beesands Coastal Trail | 18 February |
Kingsbridge Music Festival |
25-27 May |
Salcombe Gig and Rowing Regatta |
15 July |
| Bigbury Fun Run | TBC |
Dartmouth Shakespeare Week |
7-11 August |
| Merlin Rocket Week (Salcombe) | 8-13 July |
| Ways With Words Literature Festival (Dartington) | 6-16 July |
| Kingsbridge Fair Week | 21-28 July |
| Totnes & District Agricultural Show | 29 July |
| Yealmpton Show | 28 July |
| Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta | 12-17 August |
| Loddiswell Show | 4 August |
| Thurlestone & South Milton Horticultural Show | 4 August |
| Frogmore Regatta | 12 August (TBC) |
| Salcombe Town Regatta | 5-11 August |
| South Hams Vintage Machinery Rally | 13-14 August |
| SQUIB National Championships (Dartmouth) | 7-13 July |
Orange Rolling in Totnes |
21 August |
| Dartmouth Royal Regatta | 30 August - 1st September |
| Hope Cove Weekend | 25-27 August (TBC) |
| Kingsbridge Agricultural Show | 1 September |
| Totnes Festival | 2-11 September |
| South Devon Walking Festival | October (TBC) |
| Candlelit Dartmouth | tbc |
| Dartmouth New Year Fireworks and Fancy Dress | 31 December |
| Dartmouth Farmers Market | Every second Saturday of the month 9am-1pm |
| Dartmouth Food Festival | 25th - 28th Oct (TBC) |
| Dartmouth's Arts & Crafts Weekend | 30 June - 1 July |
| Totnes Festival | 1-9 September |
| Kingsbridge Farmers Market | First & Third Saturday of the Month |