Dawlish Carnival week is one of Devon's largest seaside carnivals, taking place over 7 days during August. Lots of free fun and entertainment for the whole family!
The Grand Carnival Procession will take place on Friday 16th August. The route runs for about 2½ miles through the town centre and the procession itself can reach up to over a mile in length - taking 1 - 1.5 hours to pass! The fun starts around 7.00pm.
There are many activities - many of them FREE to take part in - and events happening in and around Dawlish during Carnival week.
The annual, much anticipated, Dawlish Air Show will take place for the tenth time this August.
The award winning air show attracts over 80,000 people each year who are keen to bask in the glory of the coastline and enjoy the spectacular displays.
The family fun day which will consist of ground attractions and a Pilot’s party will take place on Friday 22nd August, and the air show and live music will be on the following day; Saturday 23rd August.
Friday will involve a number of different attractions on the ground. There will be a static display comprising of a...
The Castle Hill Car Festival is the premier motoring event in the South West and last year featured in Auto Express Magazine as one of 'must do' summer motoring events alongside the Goodwood Revival. The dates for 2014 have been confirmed as Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August.
The Festival draws together devotees of classic cars, supercar enthusiasts, plus fans of the region's very active motorsport scene, and all within the unparalleled setting of the parkland grounds of Castle Hill near Filleigh, the home of the Earl and Countess of Arran.
The organisers of Dawlish Air Show have confirmed that the Red Arrows will be appearing at this year’s show.
The Red Arrows, who celebrate their 50th season this year, are the first display team to be announced in what is promising to be another spectacular event.
Last year around 100,000 people basked in the glorious Devon sunshine and enjoyed a varied and thrilling day of flying which featured a Eurofighter Typhoon, Vulcan and Pitts Special.
Dawlish Air Show runs over two days again this year, with a family fun day on Friday 22 August and the flying displays...
An afternoon of fun for all the family featuring performances from Exeter Pipes & Drums, Footlights, Dawlish Dancers, Taekwondo, and live music as well as face painting, balloon modeling, stalls and rides. There will also be competitions for children and adults, from noon-5pm. All free.
From 7.30pm there will be a hog roast and 60s tribute band playing in the marquee. Tickets for the evening event cost £5 and are avaialble by calling 01626 863388 or from Presents, 35A The Strand, Dawlish.
