Let’s hope the weather in July turns out better than June experiences! It’s now peak season and I’m sure the sun will put in an appearance – maybe even that heatwave they promised us a month ago… 
So, what’s on in Newquay in July 2016? The two main events in Newquay are the week long Newquay Carnival, which sees many businesses putting on small/tailored events during that week – so eyes on the shop windows for those and the Newquay Electric Beach Festival (a mostly ticketed event). So there’s lots going on for all age groups.
Below are some of the regular events and highlights for your enjoyment! Whether you’re a local, or a visitor, there’s something that’ll catch your eye! This is never a full list of everything that’s going on, so read the local papers and check out those noticeboards around town for more things to do:
1, July 2016
Newquay Business Club, 2016, Breakfast Networking Event, Newquay
Newquay Business Club is a well-established networking group that meet in Newquay on Fridays for breakfast.
The cost for breakfast is £8. New members welcome. Free on-site car park. Phone the organiser before attending to ensure meeting will be held in any given week.
2, July 2016
Newquay’s Carnival week 2016 runs from Saturday 2 July to Saturday 9 July, finishing with the Grand Carnival Parade starting at 6pm on Saturday 9th proceeding from the Bristol Hotel on Narrowcliff to The Fort pub, above Newquay Harbour.
On the final night, a Mascot Race runs from the Hotel Victoria at 5.30pm to Barrowfields, opposite the Bristol Hotel, to get the crowds gathered for the start of the Carnival Parade.
Throughout the week there will be a variety of events across the town.
Beach BBQ Fundraiser, July, Newquay
Watergate Beach BBQ and fundraiser in aid of Help Izzy Walk, organised by Newquay Handball Club.
Exeter City Korfball Club versus Newquay Handball Club
Mitchell Car Boot Sales, Saturdays, 2016,
Mitchell Car Boot Sales are held at Trethvas Farm on Saturdays from 12 noon. 
These car boot sales are organised by Cornwall Car Boots and not by the farm, who only provide the location.
3, July 2016
Newquay’s Carnival week 2016 runs from Saturday 2 July to Saturday 9 July, finishing with the Grand Carnival Parade starting at 6pm on Saturday 9th proceeding from the Bristol Hotel on Narrowcliff to The Fort pub, above Newquay Harbour.
On the final night, a Mascot Race runs from the Hotel Victoria at 5.30pm to Barrowfields, opposite the Bristol Hotel, to get the crowds gathered for the start of the Carnival Parade.
Throughout the week there will be a variety of events across the town.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust, with Newquay Marine Group, invite you to join them on Towan Head, Newquay to look for cetaceans (that’s sea life to you and me! Whales, dolphins, and porpoises). 11am to 1pm. Free event. 
4, July 2016
Newquay’s Carnival week 2016 runs from Saturday 2 July to Saturday 9 July, finishing with the Grand Carnival Parade starting at 6pm on Saturday 9th proceeding from the Bristol Hotel on Narrowcliff to The Fort pub, above Newquay Harbour.
On the final night, a Mascot Race runs from the Hotel Victoria at 5.30pm to Barrowfields, opposite the Bristol Hotel, to get the crowds gathered for the start of the Carnival Parade.
Throughout the week there will be a variety of events across the town.
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. 
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.
Stitch Nights, Fortnightly Mondays, Newquay
Stitch Night at The Garden, Trenance Cottages. Everyone is welcome to this fortnightly stitch night. All forms of crafts are practised by attendees. Chat and enjoy a drink. Bring your own materials. 5.30pm start, no booking required.
5, July 2016
Newquay’s Carnival week 2016 runs from Saturday 2 July to Saturday 9 July, finishing with the Grand Carnival Parade starting at 6pm on Saturday 9th proceeding from the Bristol Hotel on Narrowcliff to The Fort pub, above Newquay Harbour.
On the final night, a Mascot Race runs from the Hotel Victoria at 5.30pm to Barrowfields, opposite the Bristol Hotel, to get the crowds gathered for the start of the Carnival Parade.
Throughout the week there will be a variety of events across the town.
Newquay Car Boot Sales Tuesdays 2016, Newquay
Newquay car boot sales are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays near to Morrisons supermarket – just look for the signs! These car boots are seasonal, running in the summer months only, weather depending. 
This Newquay car boot sale is near to Hendra Holiday Park, if you’re staying there you can walk, it’s only 200 yards! If you can find Morrisons, you can find this – it’s well signposted!
Car boot entrance costs 50p for adults, free for children – and the start time is 12 noon.
6, July 2016
Newquay’s Carnival week 2016 runs from Saturday 2 July to Saturday 9 July, finishing with the Grand Carnival Parade starting at 6pm on Saturday 9th proceeding from the Bristol Hotel on Narrowcliff to The Fort pub, above Newquay Harbour.
On the final night, a Mascot Race runs from the Hotel Victoria at 5.30pm to Barrowfields, opposite the Bristol Hotel, to get the crowds gathered for the start of the Carnival Parade.
Throughout the week there will be a variety of events across the town.
Goonhavern Indoor Car Boot Sale, Wednesdays 2016, Goonhavern
Twice a month there’s an indoor car boot sale, with free parking, at Goonhavern, just 2-3 miles from Newquay, on the first Wednesday and the third Wednesday each month. All proceeds go towards 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.
7, July 2016
Newquay’s Carnival week 2016 runs from Saturday 2 July to Saturday 9 July, finishing with the Grand Carnival Parade starting at 6pm on Saturday 9th proceeding from the Bristol Hotel on Narrowcliff to The Fort pub, above Newquay Harbour.
On the final night, a Mascot Race runs from the Hotel Victoria at 5.30pm to Barrowfields, opposite the Bristol Hotel, to get the crowds gathered for the start of the Carnival Parade.
Throughout the week there will be a variety of events across the town.
Handmade Market at Mawgan Porth, Thursdays, 2016, Mawgan Porth
Handmade Market: On Thursdays, during July and August, there’s a handmade market at Mawgan Porth Village Hall, TR8 4BL. 
Doors open 10am. Doors close 5pm.
Free admission.
On-site parking.
Newquay Car Boot Sales Thursdays 2016, Newquay
Newquay car boot sales are held on Thursdays near to Morrisons supermarket – just look for the signs! These car boots are seasonal, running in the summer months only, weather depending.
2016: There were problems with the quality of the field, so the car boot sales were waiting to start, but they were restarted in June 2016
Newquay Evening Boat Trip & Sea Safari July 2016, Newquay
Enjoy an evening boat trip from Newquay Harbour – a slow ride around the headlands of Newquay. 
The boat will then go out to sea for a session looking for kittiwakes, fulmars, gannets, cormorants, terns, seals possibly dolphins and basking sharks.
NT Coastal Challenge Series #3 Carnewas at Bedruthan 2016,
In this third of five social running evenings at different locations in North Cornwall between May and September, the NT Coastal Challenge gives you a 5k or 10k option on Thursday 7 July 2016.
8, July 2016
Newquay’s Carnival week 2016 runs from Saturday 2 July to Saturday 9 July, finishing with the Grand Carnival Parade starting at 6pm on Saturday 9th proceeding from the Bristol Hotel on Narrowcliff to The Fort pub, above Newquay Harbour.
On the final night, a Mascot Race runs from the Hotel Victoria at 5.30pm to Barrowfields, opposite the Bristol Hotel, to get the crowds gathered for the start of the Carnival Parade.
Throughout the week there will be a variety of events across the town.
Newquay Business Club, 2016, Breakfast Networking Event, Newquay
Newquay Business Club is a well-established networking group that meet in Newquay on Fridays for breakfast.
The cost for breakfast is £8. New members welcome. Free on-site car park. Phone the organiser before attending to ensure meeting will be held in any given week.
Newquay Electric Beach Festival 2016 at Fistral Beach, Newquay
The Electric Beach Festival is a 3-day festival of sound, parties and fun, at Fistral Beach Newquay. 
The dates for 2016 are Friday 8 July to Sunday 10 July 2016, with tickets costing £25-55, depending on the number of days you’re wanting to go and if you want to attend the after parties or not!
Entertainment includes: De La Soul, The Levellers, Zion Train, Dr Meaker, Caravana Sun, Echo Town, Crinkle Cuts and more.
9, July 2016
Newquay’s Carnival week 2016 runs from Saturday 2 July to Saturday 9 July, finishing with the Grand Carnival Parade starting at 6pm on Saturday 9th proceeding from the Bristol Hotel on Narrowcliff to The Fort pub, above Newquay Harbour.
On the final night, a Mascot Race runs from the Hotel Victoria at 5.30pm to Barrowfields, opposite the Bristol Hotel, to get the crowds gathered for the start of the Carnival Parade.
Throughout the week there will be a variety of events across the town.
National Trust Ranger Day at Crantock July 2016, Newquay
Join the National Trust Rangers for a few hours on patrol, pulling common ragwort, litter picking beaches or cutting back footpath vegetation.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone wanting to experience what a National Trust ranger gets up to and is a great way of getting out in the fresh air. All tools and equipment provided. Just bring some food and drink, wear sturdy boots and dress in clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty and is suitable for the weather. Booking essential.
This is a National Trust North Cornwall Volunteer Day
For more information please phone 01208 863821 or email tom.sparkes@nationaltrust.org.uk
When: Saturday 9 July 2016, 10am to 2pm
Where: Crantock, Newquay
Mitchell Car Boot Sales, Saturdays, 2016,
Mitchell Car Boot Sales are held at Trethvas Farm on Saturdays from 12 noon.
These car boot sales are organised by Cornwall Car Boots and not by the farm, who only provide the location.
Newquay Beach Clean 2016 - Watergate Beach, Newquay
There’s a Newquay Beach Clean event at Watergate Beach, Newquay. 
This litter picking session runs from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday 9 July 2016.
Newquay Electric Beach Festival 2016 at Fistral Beach, Newquay
The Electric Beach Festival is a 3-day festival of sound, parties and fun, at Fistral Beach Newquay.
The dates for 2016 are Friday 8 July to Sunday 10 July 2016, with tickets costing £25-55, depending on the number of days you’re wanting to go and if you want to attend the after parties or not!
Entertainment includes: De La Soul, The Levellers, Zion Train, Dr Meaker, Caravana Sun, Echo Town, Crinkle Cuts and more.
10, July 2016
Newquay Electric Beach Festival 2016 at Fistral Beach, Newquay
The Electric Beach Festival is a 3-day festival of sound, parties and fun, at Fistral Beach Newquay.
The dates for 2016 are Friday 8 July to Sunday 10 July 2016, with tickets costing £25-55, depending on the number of days you’re wanting to go and if you want to attend the after parties or not!
Entertainment includes: De La Soul, The Levellers, Zion Train, Dr Meaker, Caravana Sun, Echo Town, Crinkle Cuts and more.
12, July 2016
Newquay U3A Monthly Meetings, Newquay
The Newquay U3A has a monthly General Meeting at the Lane Theatre on the second Tuesday every month (except August). There’s a guest speaker and refreshments available. Comfy seating and free parking right outside the door. For a £1.50 donation, visitors are welcome to attend.
Newquay Car Boot Sales Tuesdays 2016, Newquay
Newquay car boot sales are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays near to Morrisons supermarket – just look for the signs! These car boots are seasonal, running in the summer months only, weather depending.
This Newquay car boot sale is near to Hendra Holiday Park, if you’re staying there you can walk, it’s only 200 yards! If you can find Morrisons, you can find this – it’s well signposted!
Car boot entrance costs 50p for adults, free for children – and the start time is 12 noon.
14, July 2016
Handmade Market at Mawgan Porth, Thursdays, 2016, Mawgan Porth
Handmade Market: On Thursdays, during July and August, there’s a handmade market at Mawgan Porth Village Hall, TR8 4BL.
Doors open 10am. Doors close 5pm.
Free admission.
On-site parking.
Newquay Car Boot Sales Thursdays 2016, Newquay
Newquay car boot sales are held on Thursdays near to Morrisons supermarket – just look for the signs! These car boots are seasonal, running in the summer months only, weather depending.
2016: There were problems with the quality of the field, so the car boot sales were waiting to start, but they were restarted in June 2016
Newquay Memory Cafe, 2nd Thursday of the Month, 2016, St Columb Minor
The Newquay Memory Cafe at St Columb Minor Church Hall is open every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 2-4pm.
If you are affected by dementia, or are worried about your memory then drop by.
15, July 2016
Newquay Business Club, 2016, Breakfast Networking Event, Newquay
Newquay Business Club is a well-established networking group that meet in Newquay on Fridays for breakfast.
The cost for breakfast is £8. New members welcome. Free on-site car park. Phone the organiser before attending to ensure meeting will be held in any given week.
16, July 2016
Dodgeball Tournament, Newquay, Newquay
Lusty Glaze beach, Newquay are hosting a one day Dodgeball Tournament.
Lots of on-sand fun, food, sport and action!
Mitchell Car Boot Sales, Saturdays, 2016,
Mitchell Car Boot Sales are held at Trethvas Farm on Saturdays from 12 noon.
These car boot sales are organised by Cornwall Car Boots and not by the farm, who only provide the location.
Nikki Kitt, Newquay: An Evening of Mediumship, Newquay
This is Nikki Kitt’s third appearance at Newquay’s Lane Theatre. Her popularity grows each time, almost selling out on the last occasion. 
As a Medium Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after death by giving messages to people in the audience from their loved ones In Spirit with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all sorts of personal information.
18, July 2016
Stitch Nights, Fortnightly Mondays, Newquay
Stitch Night at The Garden, Trenance Cottages. Everyone is welcome to this fortnightly stitch night. All forms of crafts are practised by attendees. Chat and enjoy a drink. Bring your own materials. 5.30pm start, no booking required.
19, July 2016
Newquay Car Boot Sales Tuesdays 2016, Newquay
Newquay car boot sales are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays near to Morrisons supermarket – just look for the signs! These car boots are seasonal, running in the summer months only, weather depending.
This Newquay car boot sale is near to Hendra Holiday Park, if you’re staying there you can walk, it’s only 200 yards! If you can find Morrisons, you can find this – it’s well signposted!
Car boot entrance costs 50p for adults, free for children – and the start time is 12 noon.
20, July 2016
Goonhavern Indoor Car Boot Sale, Wednesdays 2016, Goonhavern
Twice a month there’s an indoor car boot sale, with free parking, at Goonhavern, just 2-3 miles from Newquay, on the first Wednesday and the third Wednesday each month. All proceeds go towards 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.
21, July 2016
Handmade Market at Mawgan Porth, Thursdays, 2016, Mawgan Porth
Handmade Market: On Thursdays, during July and August, there’s a handmade market at Mawgan Porth Village Hall, TR8 4BL.
Doors open 10am. Doors close 5pm.
Free admission.
On-site parking.
Newquay Car Boot Sales Thursdays 2016, Newquay
Newquay car boot sales are held on Thursdays near to Morrisons supermarket – just look for the signs! These car boots are seasonal, running in the summer months only, weather depending.
2016: There were problems with the quality of the field, so the car boot sales were waiting to start, but they were restarted in June 2016
22, July 2016
Newquay Business Club, 2016, Breakfast Networking Event, Newquay
Newquay Business Club is a well-established networking group that meet in Newquay on Fridays for breakfast.
The cost for breakfast is £8. New members welcome. Free on-site car park. Phone the organiser before attending to ensure meeting will be held in any given week.
23, July 2016
Newquay Swim Run 2016, Newquay
The second of three events for the Newquay Triple Crown, the Newquay Swim Run takes place in Newquay on Saturday 23 July 2016. 
More info: Crantock Biathlon 2016
Mitchell Car Boot Sales, Saturdays, 2016,
Mitchell Car Boot Sales are held at Trethvas Farm on Saturdays from 12 noon.
These car boot sales are organised by Cornwall Car Boots and not by the farm, who only provide the location.
24, July 2016
Come and wet felt a hat at the most colourful and tactile workshop you can undertake, with a marvellous and patient tutor. All types of wool (inc Mariano wool) and colours will be on offer. Set in a marquee within a landscaped valley camp site to the sound of birds you can wet felt a hat or a beanie. Laughter is Free of Charge.
Cost: £25. Lunch an additional £5. Camping available.
Start time: 10:30am
Bookings: Ms T Kingsley, 07922 821211 or by email on Admin@coastalvalley.co.uk for more information.
Address: Coastal Valley Camping and Crafts, Trevelgue Road, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4DA
26, July 2016
Newquay Car Boot Sales Tuesdays 2016, Newquay
Newquay car boot sales are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays near to Morrisons supermarket – just look for the signs! These car boots are seasonal, running in the summer months only, weather depending.
This Newquay car boot sale is near to Hendra Holiday Park, if you’re staying there you can walk, it’s only 200 yards! If you can find Morrisons, you can find this – it’s well signposted!
Car boot entrance costs 50p for adults, free for children – and the start time is 12 noon.
27, July 2016
Paulo's Circus 2016, Newquay
This year Paulo’s Circus are celebrating 200 years of being in business and the Circus is in Newquay from Wednesday 27 July 2016 to Saturday 20 August 2016. 
All seats £7/person. Discounts and vouchers can be found in local newspapers, in some local shops (Morrisons have some) and on their Facebook page.
On-site parking. Performances daily. Comfortable seating and heating
Circus Shows last 1 hour 20 minutes
28, July 2016
Paulo's Circus 2016, Newquay
This year Paulo’s Circus are celebrating 200 years of being in business and the Circus is in Newquay from Wednesday 27 July 2016 to Saturday 20 August 2016.
All seats £7/person. Discounts and vouchers can be found in local newspapers, in some local shops (Morrisons have some) and on their Facebook page.
On-site parking. Performances daily. Comfortable seating and heating
Circus Shows last 1 hour 20 minutes
Handmade Market at Mawgan Porth, Thursdays, 2016, Mawgan Porth
Handmade Market: On Thursdays, during July and August, there’s a handmade market at Mawgan Porth Village Hall, TR8 4BL.
Doors open 10am. Doors close 5pm.
Free admission.
On-site parking.
Newquay Car Boot Sales Thursdays 2016, Newquay
Newquay car boot sales are held on Thursdays near to Morrisons supermarket – just look for the signs! These car boots are seasonal, running in the summer months only, weather depending.
2016: There were problems with the quality of the field, so the car boot sales were waiting to start, but they were restarted in June 2016
Newquay Memory Cafe, 4th Thursday, 2016, St Columb Minor
The Newquay Memory Cafe at St Columb Minor Church Hall is open every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 2-4pm.
If you are affected by dementia, or are worried about your memory then drop by.
Free Beach Volleyball & Rounders on Thursdays Summer 2016, Newquay
Every Thursday night during the summer holidays there’s free beach volleyball and free rounders on Fistral Beach, Newquay.
Run by Cornwall Sports Partnership.
Time: 6.30pm to 8pm
Start Date: Thursday 28 July 2016
Location: Rick Stein’s Fish & Chips, Fistral Beach, Newquay, TR7 1HY
29, July 2016
Paulo's Circus 2016, Newquay
This year Paulo’s Circus are celebrating 200 years of being in business and the Circus is in Newquay from Wednesday 27 July 2016 to Saturday 20 August 2016.
All seats £7/person. Discounts and vouchers can be found in local newspapers, in some local shops (Morrisons have some) and on their Facebook page.
On-site parking. Performances daily. Comfortable seating and heating
Circus Shows last 1 hour 20 minutes
Newquay Business Club, 2016, Breakfast Networking Event, Newquay
Newquay Business Club is a well-established networking group that meet in Newquay on Fridays for breakfast.
The cost for breakfast is £8. New members welcome. Free on-site car park. Phone the organiser before attending to ensure meeting will be held in any given week.
30, July 2016
Paulo's Circus 2016, Newquay
This year Paulo’s Circus are celebrating 200 years of being in business and the Circus is in Newquay from Wednesday 27 July 2016 to Saturday 20 August 2016.
All seats £7/person. Discounts and vouchers can be found in local newspapers, in some local shops (Morrisons have some) and on their Facebook page.
On-site parking. Performances daily. Comfortable seating and heating
Circus Shows last 1 hour 20 minutes
Fistral Beach Clean Up (Monthly) 2016, 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.
Mitchell Car Boot Sales, Saturdays, 2016,
Mitchell Car Boot Sales are held at Trethvas Farm on Saturdays from 12 noon.
These car boot sales are organised by Cornwall Car Boots and not by the farm, who only provide the location.
31, July 2016
Paulo's Circus 2016, Newquay
This year Paulo’s Circus are celebrating 200 years of being in business and the Circus is in Newquay from Wednesday 27 July 2016 to Saturday 20 August 2016.
All seats £7/person. Discounts and vouchers can be found in local newspapers, in some local shops (Morrisons have some) and on their Facebook page.
On-site parking. Performances daily. Comfortable seating and heating
Circus Shows last 1 hour 20 minutes
Newquay Gig Championships 2016 - Under 16s., Newquay
This is a one-day event, by the Cornish Pilot Gig Association, hosted by Newquay Rowing Club.
Under 16s Gig Championships, at Newquay Harbour. 
This is a free event to watch, with great vantage points from Harbour Beach, Towan Beach or Great Western Beach, as the gigs row out to sea and round the Bay as they compete.
Crantock Folk Evening: Last Sunday of the Month, Newquay
The Old Albion Inn at Crantock hold a folk evening on the last Sunday of each month.
Come along for a sing song – bring your voices, instruments and enthusiasm. Enjoy Shanties, Reels, Hornpipes songs and tunes.
