Over the early May Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 29 April to 1 May 2017 there are a lot of events going on in and around the Newquay area, in the main centred around the Art8 Arts & Culture Festival. 
Keep an eye out for local notice boards and shop windows for adverts as a lot of events are just advertised locally on posters.
All tourist attractions are open and pubs will be putting on special offers.
Over at Trebellan, Cubert, Newquay, the Smugglers’ Den Inn have a Pie & Ale Festival all day every day.
More Ideas of What To Do and Where to Go:
Check out Trerice Manor, the National Trust property closest to Newquay – Trerice Manor is open daily for house tours, the gardens and a tea room. If you like your gardening, then there are a couple of Garden Centres near to Newquay.
Last chance to visit Kingsley Village at Fraddon – which closes down at the end of Saturday 29 April for redevelopment.
Newquay Cinema has a lot of screenings going on – great if the weather’s turned a little cooler, including: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 2D; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 3D; Their Finest; Fast & Furious 8; The Zookeeper’s Wife; Beauty & The Beast 2D; A Dog’s Purpose; The Boss Baby 2D; Smurfs The Lost Village 2D.
The English National Surf Championships are running over at Perranporth this year. Free to watch.
If you want to find your own entertainment and stay away from the main organised events, then why not check out:
- Newquay Boating Lake
- Foraging
- Crazy Golf, Mini Golf and Football Golf
- Things to Do in Newquay When it Rains
- Collecting Seashells
Weather & Tide Times
The weather forecast for Newquay over the early May Bank Holiday 2017 isn’t looking too great at the moment, but, as we know, things can change in a heartbeat! So pack for all weather events and just set your mind on kicking back for a few relaxing days!
High tides are early morning for the weekend, so if you’re taking a walk try to set out at High Tide so you don’t get cut off. Low tide is at 2.20pm on Saturday 29 April, then it starts coming in again. On Bank Holiday Monday High Tide is ~9.30am, so a good day to go beach walking as you’ve got the most hours with the tide out.
May Bank Holiday Events Diary:
28, April 2017
Art8 Newquay 2017 Arts Festival,
This is the 6th Art8 Arts & Culture Festival, running over the May Bank Holiday 2017 from Thursday 27 April to Monday 1 May. 
Find out what, where and when on their Facebook page for up to date events and happenings.
Art, events, music, performances and more.
Facebook Page: Art8 Newquay 2017
Pie & Ale Festival 2017, Smugglers' Den, Newquay
The 18th annual Pie & Ale Festival will be held at the Smugglers’ Den, Cubert, Newquay over the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2017.
Over 80 fine ales and 20 ciders and a vast range of homemade pies and fresh food available. Live entertainment in the Festival Marquee.
When: Doors open at 6pm on Thursday 27 May, then runs all day Friday 28 May to Monday 1 May
Facebook Page: Smugglers’ Den Pie & Ale Festival 2017 – with details of camping at Trebellan Park campsite next door.
29, April 2017
Art8 Newquay 2017 Arts Festival,
This is the 6th Art8 Arts & Culture Festival, running over the May Bank Holiday 2017 from Thursday 27 April to Monday 1 May.
Find out what, where and when on their Facebook page for up to date events and happenings.
Art, events, music, performances and more.
Facebook Page: Art8 Newquay 2017
Pie & Ale Festival 2017, Smugglers' Den, Newquay
The 18th annual Pie & Ale Festival will be held at the Smugglers’ Den, Cubert, Newquay over the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2017.
Over 80 fine ales and 20 ciders and a vast range of homemade pies and fresh food available. Live entertainment in the Festival Marquee.
When: Doors open at 6pm on Thursday 27 May, then runs all day Friday 28 May to Monday 1 May
Facebook Page: Smugglers’ Den Pie & Ale Festival 2017 – with details of camping at Trebellan Park campsite next door.
Fistral Beach Clean (Monthly) 2017, Newquay
Every month, every year, an enthusiastic group of volunteers meet up for two hours and give Fistral Beach a good clean up, removing anything that’s considered rubbish from the beaches on the last Saturday of the month.
Working with Cornwall County Council and other interested organisations the Fistral beach clean up has been running successfully for several years and there’s always an enthusiastic turn out.
Goonhavern Car Boot Sales Saturdays, Goonhavern
Goonhavern holds a car boot sale and indoor table top sale on the last Saturday of the month, February through to the end of November.
There are also two table top sales on the first Wednesday and the third Wednesday each month with a variety of bric a brac, new and used goods as well as crafts stalls and handmade goods.
The outdoor car boot area is weather permitting. Free Parking. All proceeds go towards funding the Village Hall. 
This table top sale is in Goonhavern Village Hall and well signposted from the main road. There’s also a cafe area where you can sit and have coffee/tea and a slice of cake.
Newquay Marine Trail, Towan Blystra, Newquay
Learn about the coastal history of Newquay on a guided Marine Walk and Talk, lead by an expert historian from the Newquay Old Cornwall Society and local community museum.
Take in the landmarks of the Newquay coastline including the Fish Cellars, Huers Hut, Newquay harbour and the old Lifeboat house and slipway – all brought to life with the aid of early photographs to illustrate the various aspects of life in the olden days in Newquay.
The walk is expected to last two hours and is part of the Newquay Art8 Arts & Culture Festival events over May Bank Holiday Weekend.
When & Where: Saturday 29 April 2017, 10.30am. Meet at Newquay Heritage Archive and Museum.
Suggested donation: £3 adults, £1.50 children.
Tickets from Newquay Heritage Museum and Archive in advance or on the day.
Start Point: Newquay Heritage Archive and Museum, 10 yards from the Lighthouse cinema entrance, next to Newquay Bus Terminus.
Event Page: Marine Walk April 2017
Museums in Newquay:
30, April 2017
Art8 Newquay 2017 Arts Festival,
This is the 6th Art8 Arts & Culture Festival, running over the May Bank Holiday 2017 from Thursday 27 April to Monday 1 May.
Find out what, where and when on their Facebook page for up to date events and happenings.
Art, events, music, performances and more.
Facebook Page: Art8 Newquay 2017
Pie & Ale Festival 2017, Smugglers' Den, Newquay
The 18th annual Pie & Ale Festival will be held at the Smugglers’ Den, Cubert, Newquay over the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2017.
Over 80 fine ales and 20 ciders and a vast range of homemade pies and fresh food available. Live entertainment in the Festival Marquee.
When: Doors open at 6pm on Thursday 27 May, then runs all day Friday 28 May to Monday 1 May
Facebook Page: Smugglers’ Den Pie & Ale Festival 2017 – with details of camping at Trebellan Park campsite next door.
Weekly Table Top Sale, St Columb Minor, St Columb Minor
On Sunday mornings there is an indoor table top sale at St Columb Minor Memorial Hall.
Stalls, local produce/food to buy – and refreshments.
Times: 8:15am – 12 noon
Postcode: TR7 3EY
While these sales are regularly held, it is always possible that any event can be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, so always check if you’re travelling far.
E&OE
Image © PDPics
1, May 2017
Art8 Newquay 2017 Arts Festival,
This is the 6th Art8 Arts & Culture Festival, running over the May Bank Holiday 2017 from Thursday 27 April to Monday 1 May.
Find out what, where and when on their Facebook page for up to date events and happenings.
Art, events, music, performances and more.
Facebook Page: Art8 Newquay 2017
Pie & Ale Festival 2017, Smugglers' Den, Newquay
The 18th annual Pie & Ale Festival will be held at the Smugglers’ Den, Cubert, Newquay over the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2017.
Over 80 fine ales and 20 ciders and a vast range of homemade pies and fresh food available. Live entertainment in the Festival Marquee.
When: Doors open at 6pm on Thursday 27 May, then runs all day Friday 28 May to Monday 1 May
Facebook Page: Smugglers’ Den Pie & Ale Festival 2017 – with details of camping at Trebellan Park campsite next door.
