The Newquay Events Diary below is an eclectic mix of events in Newquay that might appeal to you whether you’re a resident or a holidaymaker, or visiting your second home.
As with all things, it’s biased – biased towards events I know are occurring, events I see posted round town – and events that are well-known. But then I need to remember to add them once I’ve found them. If I see a poster strapped to a lamp-post there’s a chance I will remember, but I don’t always 🙂
If I think an event is exceedingly dull, or I just take a personal dislike to it, it won’t be included 🙂
We’re not biased here, but sometimes things have to be dropped. The aim is to have a bit of a mix though, across all dates… but this isn’t always possible.
English National Surfing Championships 2016, Newquay, Watergate Bay, Newquay
The English National Surfing Championships 2016 will be based at Watergate Bay, Newquay, during the early May Bank Holiday 2016. Â 10am-4pm daily.
Free to watch, from the beach or the cliff path.   See the UK’s top surfers, many local to Cornwall, in action!
This year, as 1 May is on a Sunday, Padstow’s famous Obby Oss May Day celebrations will be held on Monday 2 May. Â It’s always on 1 May, unless 1 May is a Sunday, which it is this year.Â
Pie & Ale Festival, Smugglers Den Inn, Newquay
Just two miles out of Newquay you’ll find the Smugglers’ Den Inn where there’s an annual Pie & Ale Festival that’s now in its 16th year. Â The Pie & Ale Festival runs the whole of the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2016, from Friday 29 April to Monday 2 May inclusive.
Over 70 fine ales available as well as a great choice of homemade pies and food and live entertainment.  This is an indoor event within the Inn as well as being outdoors in the grounds if you want some fresh air!
Bennicks Weekly Household Goods Auctions, Cornwall, Summercourt, Newquay
Household goods auctions are held every Monday at 12pm at Bennicks Auctions of Summercourt, Cornwall, with 500 – 700 auction lots going under the hammer.Â
The weekly auction sales regularly consist of between 500-700 lots, including antiques, collectables and furniture. If you’re selling, then Bennicks Auction House accept items into the Cornwall saleroom, by appointment only, on Tuesday-Thursday.
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Please do not rely upon the information here if you’re setting out on a long journey. Sometimes events are changed, or cancelled, so always check that things are still scheduled before you set off.