Festival of Bathing Beauties, Beach Hut Festival, Mablethorpe 17-19 September
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
Welcome to the fourth Bathing Beauties Festival, celebrating the unique beauty, culture, architecture and history of the Lincolnshire coast. The Bathing Beauties Festival is ‘The longest Linear Coastal Arts Festival’ in the world.
The Bathing Beauties Festival will fill the beach and the beach huts of Mablethorpe, Sutton On Sea and Sandilands with a wild assortment of artistic splendour. Music, poetry, fire, performances, film and drama. There will be something for everyone...
The Belchford Downhill Challenge, Louth, Lincolnshire Wolds, 19 September
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
Belchford Downhill Challenge is a soapbox cart race, also known as gravity racing and downhill racing. It takes place in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The 9th Belchford Downhill Challenge will take place on Furlongs Lane, Belchford on September the 19th, 2010. Special feature this year will be gravity sidecars!!
Cornwall Food and Drink Festival, Truro 24th - 26 September 2010
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
It's all about the food at this great Cornish festival! Now firmly established, this weekend is all about showing off and enjoying great local produce. In fact everything you taste and everything on sale comes from within the county itself.
St Ives September Festival 11th - 25th September 2010
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
A huge range of dance, live music, theatre, art, talks, poetry, cinema and comedy is packed into 2 weeks in the beautiful Cornish harbour town of St Ives.
Thanks to Neiljs for the photo
Cardigan Walks Festival, Cardigan, West Wales, 17-19 September
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
Cardigan and its surrounding countryside is an unspoilt and largely undiscovered area of outstanding natural beauty. There are dramatic cliff-top paths with views of extraordinary rock formations and stunning wildlife, tranquil walks in deeply wooded valleys and challenging climbs in the Preseli hills.
So why not discover it at Cardigan Walks Festival - free guided walks will discover the coast, the River Teifi, the Preseli Hills, and the hinterland around Cardigan.
Conwy Honey Festival, Conwy, North Wales 13th September
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
The Conwy Honey Fair in North Wales dates back more than 700 years to the reign of King Edward 1st, when local beekeepers were first given the right to sell honey within the walls of the North Wales town, every September 13th, from midnight to midnight, without charge.
So why not give it a try this year - Set in the World Heritage site of Conwy up and down Conwy High Street and Lancaster Square local beekeepers, and other local producers, sell their wares.
Widecombe Fair, Dartmoor 14th September 2010
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
A firm favourite of the Campingninja team as Geoff has attended this event on numerous occasions. He even has a mug!
The 2nd Tuesday of September is always 'Fair day' at Widecombe-in-the-moor. A true celebration of moorland life with lots for visitors and locals alike. Bale tossing your cup of tea? What about tug-of-war? Beautiful local produce? Parades, music and local competitions make this a great day out.
Newquay Fish festival 10th - 12th September 2010
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
The Newquay Fish Festival brings together a unique mix of Newquay's vibrant holiday scene and the traditional fishing community of its old Cornish harbour.
Severn Bore 9th-10th September and other selected dates
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
Surfers from all over the world come to experience this natural phenomenon. A tide starting in the Atlantic Ocean, enters the Bristol channel, forcing its way up the Severn Estuary causing a bore of up to 15 metres high over a distance of approximately 25 miles between Gloucester and Awre.
Animal Windfest - Poole, Dorset - 10-12 September
03 September 2010 : Written by Campingninja
The Animal Windfest event is held annually at Sandbanks, Poole and is the only free daytime beach sports festival in the UK, with three nights of ticketed evening parties. Windfest attracts the biggest names in the extreme sports industry and at least 10,000 visitors each year. Activities include Red Bull Matadors (air display), Ultimate Beach Frisbee, Surf Ski racing, Stand Up Paddle boarding and Beach Volleyball.
Other features throughout the two days include professional kitesurfing and windsurfing competitions, as well as free have-a-go trial opportunities for amateurs, fun slalom racing, Animal Bike Show, King Ramps’ skate ramp sponsored by Red Bull, wakeboarding slider pools, equipment demos and full Kids Zone with live acoustic music.