| Regular Events | |
| Every Saturday 16th January - 31st December |
Torre Ourdoor Saturday Market in Brunswick Square, Torre, Torquay |
| Various Dates March to September |
Torbay Maritme Events, 2010 |
| Every Wednesday 2nd June - 29th September |
Paignton Bike Nights on Paignton Green. (Note : Thursday on 29th July and NO Bike Night on 9th June)
"Biker's Night" is held on Paignton Seafront. Organised under the banner "BMAD" (Bikers Make a Difference). The bikers (Harleys to Vespas) pay £1.00 to enter the seafront. The entrance fees go to charities such as "Sick and Disabled Children and "Devon Air Ambulance" (£35,000 was raised in 2009 by "BMAD"). Each week there is a £50.00 voucher awarded for the "Bike of the Night"; on 14th July a prize of £500.00 will be sponsored by GT Motorcycles; on 4th August a prize of £500.00 will be sponsored by Auto Trader; on 18th August a prize of £500.00 will be sponsored by Bridge Motorcycles. Each night will have trade stands. Band nights to be confirmed. See also Paignton Bike Festival below (30th April - 2nd May). |
| Other Events | |
| 10th - 20th June |
Babbacombe Festival
(Includes the Babbacombe Regatta on 19th & 20th June) A week-long festival takes place on Babbacombe Downs with stunning views across the Bay and the East Devon coastline. Events include live music, crafts, walks, bowls, the Babbacombe Corienthian Sailing Regatta, a charity ball, fish and chip day and the Babbacombe Fayre itself. |
| 10th - 13th June |
Pride Torbay 2010
The 2nd annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Torbay Festival is a three day celebration of the English Riviera's diversity and stunning natural environment. The festival is combining a variety of events including a giant pink circus (cirque du soooo gay), beach picnic with live music stage, a pool party, themed club nights, a boat trip, and much, much more. |
| 18th - 20th June |
Kingkerswell Summer Moon Festival
Beer & Music Festival at the Parish Centre. Eighty beers plus ciders and wines. |
| 20th - 27th June | English Riviera Bowls Tournament |
| 1st - 3rd July |
English Bridge Union Annual Convention
At The English Riviera Conference Centre, Torquay |
| 2nd - 4th July |
English Bridge Union Congress
At The English Riviera Conference Centre, Torquay |
| 10th & 11th July |
The 37th Historic Vehicle Gathering
At Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter. The Crash Box & Classic Car Club of Devon are holding the 37th Historic Vehicle Gathering at Powderham in July. Hundreds of classic cars, bikes, steam engines, commercials. Arena displays, Craft & Autojumble, Beer tent, food. |
| 18th July |
Torquay Pedal Car Grand Prix
The Pedal Car Grand Prix is back on Torre Abbey Meadows after the success of the 2009 event! All 12 cars have been refurbished and MOT'd by students from South Devon College, all ready for the big race!! Enter a team and you could be holding that winners trophy. In addition to the track there will be a traditional fayre of sideshows, arts & crafts, bouncy castles, refreshments and lots more to entertain the family throughout the day. |
| 25th July - 1st August |
Torquay Carnival Week
This popular annual event returns to Paignton Seafront and promises to provide traditional seaside fun, including beach parties, face painting, waiters and waitresses race, live music, dancing, firework display and of course the fantastic carnival itself. |
| 6th - 8th August |
Torbay Steam Fayre, Brixham
If you have a love of steam traction engines and would like a nostaglic trip back to the past then the Torbay Steam Fair is for you. Collecting money for various charities there are also numerous refreshments stalls as you wondering around the fantastic engines. |
| 7th August | Riviera Classic Car Show |
| 7th - 15th August |
Paignton Regatta
Now in its 163rd year, Paignton Regatta is a good old fashioned week of traditional seaside fun, mainly taking place on Paington Green. The packed programme of events feature rowing, athletics, cycling, cricket, tennis, rounders,live music, RNLI and coastguard demonstrations, the Veedub Car Festival, Songs Of Praise, a 'Round the Pier' swim, fireworks, a fariground and a whole host of other fun and games for all the family. |
| 18th - 20th August |
Paignton Children's Festival
Join Cosmo the Clown for the 65th Children's Festival on Paignton Green. Expect music, magic and a hint of mischief, with a packed programme that includes wildlife displays, cookery sessions, treasure hunts, discos, competitions, circus acts, street entertainers and the return of the infamous Children's Festival Water Fight! |
| 19th August |
Dawlish Air Show
Includes Red Arrows Display Team. |
| 20th - 25th August |
Torbay Regatta Week
Torbay Week is the only dedicated sailing regatta where the four individual yacht and sailing clubs of Torbay come together to create a superb week of higly-charged competitions. Expect to see hundreds of yachts and dinghies of all classes racing across the Bay in a bid to win numerous prestigious trophies inlcuding the renowned Admiral's Cup. It is hoped that the third Torbay Week will further enhance the claim for the regatta to join the established European classics such as Cowes and Cork Weeks. The four sailing clubs of Torbay, (Babbacombe, Brixham, Paignton, and Royal Torbay) have amalgamated their regattas into a single major event offering world class racing for yachts and dinghies. The regatta starts with RNLI 'Fancy Dress Pursuit Race' hosted by Brixham; continues with a 3-day championship, with six races for each class; followed by special races including corporate and team events; fun races; followed by the annual passage race to Dartmouth. |
| 23rd August |
Fireworks over Torquay (9.30pm)
(Part of the Torbay Regatta Week) |
| 25th August |
Red Arrows over Torquay (6.00pm)
(Part of the Torbay Regatta Week) |
| 26th - 28th August | Royal Dartmouth Regatta |
| 27th - 30th August |
Continental Market, Torquay
Celebrating the best of French and Continental produce : French Charcuterie, Dutch and French cheeses, freshly grilled Toulouse and Merguez Sausages, a variety of fresh and dried garlic and seasonal vegetables and fruit, jewellery from Paris, Italian leatherwear, home-made biscuits from Brittany, Mediterranean Olives, hand made soaps from Marseilles, delicious flavorsome mustards and spices, traditional Moroccan pottery and tajines, soups and Cassoulet of all description. |
| 3rd - 12th September August |
Totnes Festival
The 800th anniversary of the granting, by King John, of the Royal Charter to Totnes, was celebrated in 2006 with a program of cultural events that demonstrated the unique character of Totnes. The success of the event continues through to 2010. |
| 11th September |
Brixham Fishstock
A crowd of about 2,000 enjoyed good weather on Saturday 13th September 2008 for the first ever Seafood and Music Festival in Brixham's fish market. Organisers are pleased to announce that the second Festival is set for Saturday 11th September 2010. The 2010 events sets to be an extra special event, with a much larger area of space for show casing all that the fishing industry and fishing heritage has to offer. |
| 12th - 19th September |
Agatha Christie Festival
On 15th September 2010, Torquay's famous literary daughter Agatha Christie would have been 120 years old. To help celebrate, the organisers of the annual festival have a really special programme of murder, mischief and mayhem on the cards. Over 40 events are planned for the festival including talks, walks, plays, films, dances, book signings, boat trips, murder mystery dinners and a few very special surprises for this grand anniversay. |
| 17th - 19th September |
Blackthorn British Skittles Championship
At The English Riviera Conference Centre, Torquay |
| 28th October - 1st November | Torbay Poetry Festival |