Looe celebrates its strong maritime heritage and traditions at a number of key festivals and events – worth considering when planning your holiday to Looe and South East Cornwall.

Events Calendar Looe and South East Cornwall 2013

Cornwall Spring Flower Show At Boconnoc near Lostwithiel. A splash of colour in a beautiful country estate. 6-7 April
West Looe May Fayre Maypole dancing, singing, stalls – all the fun of the fayre! 4 May
Festival by the Sea Fun in and around the water. Grazing on the Quay. The Raft Race on Sunday  1-2 June
Looe Lugger Regatta Classic Cornish fishing vessels gather for a weekend of maritime nostalgia 14-16 June
Polperro Festival A week of art, music, comedy and dance in this historic smuggling village 15-23 June
Bioblitz 2013 A 24 hour ‘Springwatch’ as experts descend on Looe to record all living creatures  23-24 June
Looe Food and Drink Festival Local produce from farm and sea showcased at this annual event for foodies  29-30 June
Boconnoc Steam Fair Vintage steam machinery at one of the best steam fairs in the south west  19-21 July
Fireballs National Sailing Championship Looe Bay is the perfect backdrop for this exciting sailing championship  28 Jul-2 Aug
Boconnoc Motorsport Carnival A day to celebrate Cornish motoring, both on and off the road  28 July
Looe Carnival Week Festival atmosphere to kick off the school holidays in traditional style  28 Jul-3 Aug
Morval Vintage Rally Tractors, beer tents, farming folk – and plenty of Bank Holiday family fun  24-26 Aug
South East Cornwall Walking Festival Varied programme of coastal and valley walks with local guides 14-21 Sept
Looe Music Festival Just like Glastonbury without the mud! Looe’s exciting music festival Year 3! 27-29 Sept

Here are links to 3 great sites providing good information about what’s going on in Looe and South East Cornwall:

Best of South East Cornwall
Visit South East Cornwall
South East Cornwall Tourism Association

Guide on Things to Do throughout Cornwall

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Live Entertainment Venues in South East Cornwall

  • The Eden Project Sessions – a stunning location in front of the Mediterranean and Equatorial biomes
  • The Rum Store at Carnglaze Caverns, near St Neots - a slate mine/tourist attraction by day but with an amazing underground concert stage featuring a regular programme of artists.
  • Sterts Theatre at Upton Cross on Bodmin Moor – an open air theatre under canvas. Brilliant summer productions under canvas and a programme of events continues in the Studio October to end of Spring.