Best Cornwall events September 2022

Date: Thursday 1-Saturday 3 September 2022
Type: A series of moving concerts by one of the best young orchestral ensembles to grace the Duchy this year
Suitable for: Lovers of chamber orchestral music in beautiful locations
Location: The Collegiate Church of St Endellion near Port Isaac, plus one gig in Lanteglos-by-Camelford. Click the ‘Read More’ for details

Dates: Madron: Friday 2 September 2022 from 6.30pm; Zennor: Thursday 8 September 2022 from 1.45pm
Type: Traditional Cornish harvest ceremonies with music, food and a welcoming vibe
Suitable for: Locals and visitors who want to experience Cornish harvest traditions in the countryside
Location: Madron: on a field near the village’s famous wishing well; Zennor: on a field at Trewey Farm. Click ‘Read More’ for exact spots

Date: Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 September 2022 from 10am each day
Type: Action-packed Tamar-side regatta with plenty of fun activities on dry land too
Suitable for: Families, couples and anyone who loves having fun with locals and watching fab sailing races
Location: Watch one of the best September Cornwall events at Saltash waterfront, opposite Plymouth and near Looe and Liskeard

Date: Friday 9 September 2022 from 5pm
Type: Zany local rural sports event that’s held alongside a whole host of entertainment
Suitable for: Strong, determined people like local farmers and wrestlers… for the entertainment, though: anyone who likes fun!
Location: Crantock village, near Newquay

Date: Friday 9-Sunday 11 September 2022
Type: Music, entertainment, games and all-round family-friendly fun festival
Suitable for: Cider drinkers, dance fans, families, couples, lovers of top live music, campers, glampers and… oh… everyone!
Location: Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm, Penhallow, between Truro and Perranporth

Date: Saturday 10 September 2022, from 10am
Type: Pasty-celebrating and eating festival that also pays homage to Redruth’s mining history
Suitable for: Families and people who want to guzzle oggies, learn about Redruth and enjoy games, car shows and live music
Location: Various venues across Redruth

Date: Saturday 10 September, 10am-4pm
Type: Carnival, games and family fun day on a beautiful green community space
Suitable for: Kids, families, friends and anyone wanting an afternoon of face painting, fairground rides and fun, fun, fun!
Location: The Killacourt, off The Crescent, Newquay

Date: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September 2022
Type: An action-packed regatta that’s been going for more than 127 years in the waters off the River Fal
Suitable for: Kids, families and anyone who loves a good old historical regatta in beautiful surroundings
Location: Point Quay, off Old Tram Road below both Point and Penpol villages, near Penryn, Falmouth and Truro

Date: Saturday 10-Saturday 24 September 2022
Type: Annual live music and performance arts festival across the whole beautiful town
Suitable for: Anyone who loves music, art and experiencing the best that St Ives has to offer, both inside and alfresco
Locations: All around St Ives, on the streets and in the venues

Date: Saturday 17 September 2022
Type: Local gin sampling festival
Suitable for: Gin enthusiasts who want to taste the best Cornish tipples on the market, plus rums and other spirits
Location: The Alverton Hotel, Tregolls Road, Truro

Date: Saturday 17 September 2022
Type: Gruelling cycling race with a peloton that travels across some of the most stunning ‘Wild West‘ Cornish countryside and coastline
Suitable for: Any rider over 11 years old (there’s a ‘short route’ available) or any fan who finds a spot and cheers the athletes on!
Locations: Starting line is at Folly Field, Marazion. The peloton also travels past Penzance, St Ives, Hayle and Portreath

Date: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September 2022
Type: High octane motorsport race next to the ocean with around 220 competitors putting pedal to the metal
Suitable for: All fans of car racing, particularly those people who like their sport set against spectacular coastline vistas
Location: The B3276 at Trevelgue, near Watergate Bay, between Newquay and Padstow

Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
Type: Dynamic film festival with short movies about the world’s oceans and the incredible people and creatures in them
Suitable for: Anyone who loves nature under the waves and wants to see it up on the big screen
Location: Hall for Cornwall, Boscawen Street, Truro

Date: Thursday 22-Sunday 25 September 2022
Type: Adventure-themed festival with talks, events, games, activities and some of the best live music for miles around
Suitable for: Intrepid, adventurous types and people who just want to be inspired and have fun
Location: Mount Edcumbe Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, opposite Plymouth and near Looe

Date: Thursday 22 September-Sunday 25 September
Type: A book festival in a pretty Cornish hamlet with talks from international bestselling novelists, workshops and a market
Suitable for: Bookworms of all types who want to get up close and personal with all manner of famous and up-and-coming authors
Location: St Endellion (the Festival Marquee is next to St Endellion Church), near Port Isaac

Date: Thursday 22-Sunday 25 September 2022
Type: Celebration of all things fly fishing in the sea around St Mawes
Suitable for: JR Hartley and all of his angling friends. Seriously, anyone who wants to try the sport in the ocean waves
Location: St Mawes Harbour, near Falmouth. This really is one of the best Cornwall events September 2022. Go tackle it!

Date: Friday 23-Sunday 25 September 2022, 11am-11pm on the Friday and Saturday and midday to 7pm on Sunday
Type: Local beer, live music and entertainment festival
Suitable for: Ale aficionados, beer beaus, lager lovers, cider drinkers and everything in between
Location: Hendra Holiday Park, Hendra Terrace, Lane, near Newquay

Date: Friday 30 September & Saturday 1 October 2022
Type: Not one but two Oktoberfest party events
Suitable for: Germans and anyone who loves the way the Germans do their parties. Prepare for steins, sausages and lederhosen!
Location: Tencreek Holiday Park, Polperro Road, Looe