{"id":11218,"date":"2019-09-17T16:05:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T15:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/?p=11218"},"modified":"2023-08-15T12:24:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T11:24:44","slug":"festivals-in-devon-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/festivals-in-devon-at-a-glance","title":{"rendered":"Festivals in Devon: An at-a-glance guide for 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alongside the county\u2019s two national parks, five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and eight Blue Flag beaches, there are dozens of festivals in Devon that showcase its unique culture, innovative industries and beautiful environment. Every year, businesses, residents and visitors come together to celebrate local food and drink, live music, literature and, of course, wormcharming (yes, you read that correctly!). There are so many annual and one-off events and festivals in Devon that you\u2019re sure to find plenty to enjoy, almost regardless of the month in which you arrive. Here are some of our favourite festivals in Devon to look forward to in 2019. Check back soon, as many more are usually announced as the year progresses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Our favourite festivals in Devon in 2019…<\/h2>\n

January<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exeter Festival of Winter Ales<\/strong><\/h3>\n

18th \u2013 19th January<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Head to St James Park in Exeter (the football ground) to escape the winter blues and enjoy the 28th Exeter Festival of Winter Ales.<\/p>\n

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May<\/strong><\/p>\n

South West Food and Drink<\/strong><\/h3>\n

4th – 6th May<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Follow your nose up the A38 to Exeter for the city\u2019s annual Festival of South West Food and Drink<\/a>. It\u2019s a great chance to get to sample the best the region has to offer, amongst the beautiful surroundings of Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens.<\/p>\n

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Salcombe Crabfest<\/strong><\/h3>\n

5th May<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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2016 saw the first ever Salcombe Crab Festival<\/a> (\u2018Crabfest\u2019) opened by Mary Berry, CBE. The event raised over \u00a310,000 for local charities and featured over 40 exhibitors, so it comes as no surprise that Crabfest will return in 2019. This time, the organisers promise it will be even bigger and better.<\/p>\n

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Dart Music Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

10th, 11th, 12th May<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Every year, the friendly harbour town of Dartmouth plays hosts to the Dart Music Festival<\/a>, a volunteer-organised free event that features over 100 performances. This is a great time of year to get to know Dartmouth at its liveliest and most welcoming.<\/p>\n

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Sea Change Music Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

24th, 25th, 26th May<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With extra programming and some very exciting new spaces, Sea Change Music Festival<\/a> is set to be even bigger and better in 2019. A three day festival celebrating the arts, the festival is held across Totnes town and the 14th Century Dartington Hall Estate.<\/p>\n

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Wormcharming<\/strong><\/h3>\n

28th May<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Expect fancy dress, live music and \u2013 yes \u2013 some serious wormcharming at the Blackawton International Festival of Wormcharming<\/a>, a family-oriented fun event.<\/p>\n

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June<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kingsbridge Food and Music Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

31st May – 2nd June<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kingsbridge Food and Music Festival<\/a> serves the \u2018food of love\u2019 to those with a passion for food. Expect an eclectic range of live music performances alongside dishes from all your favourite local food producers.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Rock Exeter<\/strong><\/h3>\n

29th June<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Let\u2019s Rock Exeter is retro rock and pop festival with a distinctly 80s and early 90s feel. In this year\u2019s iconic pop line-up, there will be The Human League, Billy Ocean, Belinda Carlisle and Nik Kershaw, amongst other well-known blasts from the past.<\/p>\n

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July<\/strong><\/p>\n

Glas-Denbury<\/strong><\/h3>\n

5th & 6th July<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Deep in the depths of the Devon countryside a little piece of magic happens. Set within a beautiful green field backed by mystical Dartmoor, sitting beneath the shadow of Denbury Hill, you will find a unique collective of artists, entertainers, poets, workshops, and sumptuous food and drink. A popular, family-friendly festival, this is a must visit for those that who a safe, happy and colourful weekend of fun!<\/p>\n

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Dartington Ways with Words
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5 – 15th July<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The next Devon event on our list lowers the volume, with the annual Dartington Ways with Words festival<\/a>. This 10-day festival features many of the most critically and commercially successful authors of our time. The genres covered range from popular fiction through cookery books all the way to weighty political works. Previous events hosted such illustrious names as Sr Alice Roberts, Melvyn Bragg and George Monbiot.<\/p>\n

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Tunes on the Sands<\/strong><\/h3>\n

12 – 14th July<\/strong><\/h4>\n