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This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Cornwall, featuring the best of things to do in Cornwall – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Cornwall fundraisers and charity events.

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Bodmin Riding & Heritage Festival

3 July @ 6:00 pm - 4 July @ 6:00 pm
Free

Bodmin Riding & Heritage Festival, one of Cornwall’s oldest traditional celebrations returns this summer

Festivities begin on Friday evening with a communal feast featuring local food and drink, live music and the traditional Riding Ale.

On Saturday, Bodmin town centre will be closed to traffic as the streets fill with performers, musicians, traders, re-enactors and visitors. The traditional procession will be led by Bodmin Town Band, accompanied by local children performing the Furry Dance to the centuries-old Riding Tune. Visitors are encouraged to join in by dressing in medieval costume. The festival programme will also include:

• Living history displays and medieval encampments
• Historical battle re-enactments

• Craft and artisan stalls

• Local food and drink producers

• Live music and Cornish dance

• Vintage Funfair

• Family-friendly entertainment and heritage activities

One of the festival’s most anticipated attractions is the Hunting and Trial of the Beast of Bodmin, a unique piece of street theatre inspired by the legendary Beast of Bodmin Moor. During the event, the Beast is pursued through the town by the Helliers before being captured and put on trial outside the historic Shire Hall.

Details

  • Start: 3 July @ 6:00 pm
  • End: 4 July @ 6:00 pm
  • Cost: Free
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Venue

  • Bodmin Riding & Heritage Festival
  • Bodmin Town
    Bodmin, PL31 2DQ Bodmin     + Google Map
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