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Dawlish has an exciting events calendar with plenty of annual events and festivals. From local car shows and concerts to family entertainment and a carnival the town is home to an astonishing range of events, and this page will help you know what’s on in Dawlish during your visit.

In the spring Dawlish holds an annual Walking Festival, where a series of events are held throughout the town over a number of days celebrating the great walks which can be enjoyed in and around the town.

Dawlish has its own Farmers Market which is held on the second Saturday of each month on The Lawn, here you can find wonderful fresh local produce being sold by the farmers and producers who make and grow the veg, fruits and preserves locally.

Dawlish carnival takes place during the summer months and is a weeklong celebration for the town. With a number events held throughout the week centred around the beach, The Lawn and Brook there is great fun to be had by all. The week of festivities then ends with the carnival procession through the town where floats of all colours and sizes parade through the streets.

And the list of what’s on in Dawlish goes on; at Powderham Castle, a nearby historical house with stunning grounds, you’ll find an amazing range of events which are hosted throughout the year. From garden and food festivals, children’s entertainment throughout the school holidays to evening shows, concerts and music festivals as well as car shows and a michaelmas fair. The castle, with its stunning location on the banks of the River Exe, is definitely worth a visit.

No matter what time of year you visit or the type of event or activity you are looking to enjoy, Dawlish and nearby Dawlish Warren, with their great range of events and locations by the sea, are the perfect place for a well deserved break.

To find out what’s on in Dawlish check out the list below, or use the search on the right hand side to help refine the results by date or event type.

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Easter Egg Hunt in Dawlish

Address

The Lawn, Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish

EASTER EGG HUNT, MEET THE EASTER BUNNY AND EASTER BONNET PARADE

Dates

From:
11 Apr 2020

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Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham

Address

Powderham Castle, Kenton, Near Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ

Telephone
01626 891133

Price
Price fromFree to £55.00 Per Ticket

Kenton, Near Exeter

Toby's Garden Festival is back at Powderham Castle on 1st and 2nd May 2020! It's the perfect way to kick-start your gardening year with expert talks and demos, heaps of horticultural know-how and a wealth of award-winning nurseries, offering…

Dates

From:

1 May 2020to2 May 2020Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Dawlish VE Day 75 Event

Address

Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish

DAWLISH VE DAY 75 EVENT - 8th May
The Lawn, Dawlish. Free
Join us at 2.45pm to 3.15pm for the Last Post, the Nation’s Toast and a bag piper.
At 6.55pm there will be a Town Cry in the Memorial Garden, followed by a peel of bells from…

Dates

From:
8 May 2020
From:
10 May 2020

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Dawlish Street Market & Funday

Address

Dawlish Town Council, The Manor House, Old Town Street, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9AP

Telephone
01626863388

projects@dawlish.gov.uk

Old Town Street, Dawlish

The Strand Street Market & Lawn Funday. The Strand will be filled with an array of stall and there will be entertainment throughout the day on the Lawn and in the Strand lots of free activities including face painting and circus skills workshops.

Dates

From:
23 May 2020

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Dawlish Cycle & Heritage Day

Address

Dawlish Town Council, The Manor House, Old Town Street, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9AP

Telephone
01626863388

projects@dawlish.gov.uk

Old Town Street, Dawlish

Cycle & Heritage Day on the Lawn in Dawlish. Vintage cyclists will parade the Lawn.

Dates

From:
24 May 2020

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Dawlish Half Term Fun On The Lawn

Address

The Lawn, Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish

Half Term Fun On The Lawn. The Lawn, Dawlish each day 11am to 4pm

Dates

From:

25 May 2020to29 May 2020

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Dawlish Open Air Cinema Night

Address

The Lawn, Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish

Open Air Cinema Night
The Lawn, Dawlish
7pm till late Free

Dates

From:
10 July 2020

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Snooky Fest

Address

Warren Farm, Warren Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0NG

Dawlish

A family friendly, all day festival taking place in Dawlish.
With great music, food and plenty of activities.
In its second year, Snooky Fest raises funds for the local charity; The Snooky Trust. The Snooky Trust raises money to help and…

Dates

From:
11 July 2020

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Dawlish Wimbledon Finals On The Lawn

Address

The Lawn, Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish

Wimbledon Finals On The Lawn
The Lawn, Dawlish
12noon to when the matches finishes!

Dates

From:
11 July 2020
From:
12 July 2020

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Dawlish Classic Cars On The Lawn

Address

The Lawn, Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish

Classic Cars On The Lawn
The Lawn, Dawlish.
10am to 4pm. Free.

Dates

From:
19 July 2020

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Dawlish Go Green Fest

Address

The Lawn, Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish

The Lawn, Dawlish.
10am to 4pm Free
Dawlish Against Plastic and Dawlish Town Council are holding Dawlish’s first ever ‘Go Green Fest’

Dates

From:
26 July 2020

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Dawlish Vj Day Joint Service

Address

The Lawn, Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish

Vj Day Joint Service
A short service to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War in the Far East, remembering the Forgotten Army.
Time and venue to be announced

Dates

From:
15 Aug 2020

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Dawlish Carnival Week

Address

Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9AP

Dawlish

It may not be Rio, but we certainly know how to have fun at a carnival in Devon. Charmingly located on the South Devon coast, the pretty seaside resort of Dawlish is a family favourite that bursts into life every year with its week long Carnival.…

Dates

From:

15 Aug 2020to21 Aug 2020

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Powderham Castle - Powderham Food Festival

Address

Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ

Telephone
01647 440960

Kenton, Exeter

3 - 4 October 2020. Set in an historic deer park on the banks of the River Exe, Powderham Castle provides a wonderful location for a celebration of glorious food.

Dates

From:

3 Oct 2020to4 Oct 2020

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Dawlish Remembrance Sunday

Address

The Lawn, Dawlish, Devon

Dawlish

Remembrance Sunday
Dawlish War Memorial 3pm, followed by a civic service in St Gregory’s Church.

Dates

From:
8 Nov 2020

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