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Events

Newquay has a whole host of annual events - whether it's something for the family or an action packed surf festival.

Here are some of the highlights for 2008:

Easter Egg Hunt
Spend Easter Sunday searching the golden sands of Towan Beach for buried silver eggs.
Where: Towan Beach, Newquay
When: Easter Weekend (21st - 24th March)
More Info: Blue Reef Aquarium
Run to the Sun Newquay (pic courtesy of the organisers) Run to the Sun
A 3 day party that brings thousands of classic VW beetles and Campers to Newquay, and 3 top club nights in a row with lines ups you don’t want to miss.
Where: Trevelgue Holiday Park
When: 23rd to 26th May
More info: Run To The Sun
Fat Face Night Surf (image courtesy of Fat Face)Fat Face Night Surf
Part of the Fat Face extreme night series, the Night Surf brings world-class surfers under the floodlights alongside the ultimate family-friendly beach party.
Where: Lusty Glaze Beach
When: 22nd – 23rd June
More info: Adventure Centre
The K Festival The K Festival
A spectacular music event held alongside the Animal British Cup surf contest. A 2 day smorgasboard of surf, music and entertainment.
Where: Fistral Beach and the Barrowfields (tbc)
When: 6th - 7th June
More info: The K Festival

Polo on the beach at Watergate Bay Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach
Come and witness the thrilling contest between the mounted teams vying for the Veuve Cicquot Polo title, culminating in an epic post polo party with champagne cocktails and live music.
Where: Watergate Bay
When: June (tbc)
More Info: Watergate Bay

Tropical House, Newquay Zoo Bugs Night

Explore the world of mini-beasts on a night excusion to Newquay Zoo

Where: Newquay Zoo

When: 25th June

More Info: Newquay Zoo

Beach Football Festival
An event that will go down a storm with the kids and adults alike. With school footie training during the day and top teams competing on the golden sands.
Where: Lusty Glaze Beach
When: 5th - 6th July
More Info: Adventure Centre

Newquay Lion’s Carnival
A vibrant affair that fills the streets with colour and entertainment.
Where: Newquay Town
When: July (tbc, from 6pm)
More info: Newquay Lions

White Stuff Surf Relief Day White Stuff Surf Relief UK Day
This one day beach festival combines pro-surfing with live music in aid of the charity Surf Relief UK.
Where: Watergate Bay
When: Mid July (tbc)
More info: Extreme Academy


Newquay Lifeboat RNLI Lifeboat Day
A festival for the whole family. Watch lifeboat launches and helicopter demonstrations, the heroics of the RNLI in action.
Where: Newquay Lifeboat Station
When: Early August
More info: Newquay Lifeboat Station

Ripcurl Boardmasters Unleased
Europe's biggest surf, skate and music festival brings the WQS surfing event to Newquay, along with 7 nights of bands on Fistral Beach.
Where: Fistral Beach, Newquay
When: 6th - 12th August
More Info: Ripcurl Boardmasters
RFU Beach Rugby Tournament RFU Beach Rugby Tournament
The final of the National Beach Rugby Series sees teams from across the country battle it out on the golden sands of Lusty Glaze Beach. Good food, live music and fireworks.
Where: Lusty Glaze Beach
When: 23rd - 25th August
More info: Adventure Centre
Newquay Fish Festival Newquay Fish Festival

A showcase of Newquay's abundance of fresh seafood in the historic harbour.

Where: Newquay Harbour
When: September (date tbc)
More info: Newquay Fish Festival
Zapcat King of the Surf Rounds at Watergate Bay Cornwall Zapcat King of the Surf Grand Prix
Check out the only leg of the Zapcat circuit that takes place on a surfing beach and witness these super-powered, twin-hulled catamarans leap and twist out of the water.
Where: Watergate Bay
When: September/October
More info: Extreme Academy
Fireworks over Newquay on New Years Eve New Year's Eve fancy dress carnival
Nowhere dresses up like Newquay on New Year's Eve. Get radical with your costume or just spectate.
Where: Newquay Town
When: 31st December
More info: Newquay.co.uk

Artists impression of Rescue 2010 Site at Fistral, Newquay (courtesy Davis Langdon)
Advance Notice: Rescue 2010 Lifesaving World Championships
Newquay has won the bid to host the Rescue 2010 Lifesaving World Championships. Make a date in the diary, this will be a great world class event.
Where: Fistral Beach, Newquay
When: 2010
More Info: Rescue 2010

 

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