Seaton and the Towns and Villages of East Devon are part of a lively, vibrant region whose communities host an selection of annual and special events, from parades, fairs, and festivals to celebrations of the area's many unique qualities and characteristics.
Many attractions also host events and there are always active events going on for charity, from a leisurely walk or an endurance race of running or cycling. For the more active amongst us, there are various sporting events throughout the year to enjoy as a participant or spectator.
The summer months see music festivals as well as the local traditional agricultural shows. There are also farmer's markets in most towns and villages all year round and bands playing in intimate and major venues alike. There really is something going on to suit all tastes, whatever the weather.
If you would like to add your event to this web page, please e-mail the details to:- contact@seatonbay.com
All listings are free of charge and any type of event which will be of interest to residents and visitors will be listed.
Seaton's Carnival week starts on Saturday 28th August with a week packed with events both in the Town centre and on the Esplanade.
click on the poster for details.
Seaton's Carnival week starts on Saturday 28th August with a day packed with events both in the Town centre and on the Esplanade.
click on the poster for details.
3rd July - 4th September 2010
The Great Tour
On 3rd July 2010 an intrepid band of cyclists drawn from the worlds of sport, celebrity, charity, politics, science and the arts will gather in Seaton, Devon, to embark on one the Britain's last great sporting challenges - to circumnavigate the British Coastline by bicycle. Keeping the sea to their right for 64 days, the riders will never lose the sight, smell or sound of the sea during their epic 6600km pedal for charity.
The Great Tour is one of the UK's last great challenges and Up to 40 cyclists a day will ride the route, made up of the core team of around 20 cyclists who are tackling the full 6,600 kilometre route, they will be joined by additional riders from the public who have been sponsered to ride one or more of the daily stages.
The Great Tour is a sister event to the Annual Road Cycling Tour of Britain which passed through Seaton in 2009. The charities supported by the Great Tour are, The Prostate Cancer Charity and Caravan, the National Grocers Benevolent Fund.
This will be the inaugural Great Tour, which will become an annual charity bike ride.
The Great Tour will take 64 days to complete and travel 6600km. Cyclists will climb a total of 87,500m of up hills and spend 500 hours in the saddle making 1.5 million pedal turns.
The Start of the Great Tour on the 3rd July will be on Seaton Seafront between 10.00 and 10.30am when the cyclists will set off on the 1st day's stage, cycling 128km to Swanage.
The Finish of the Grand Tour will be on the sea front at Seaton on the 4th September, the day of Seaton’s Illuminated Carnival Procession.
The Cyclists return to Seaton 64 days after starting out on the final days stage from Dartmouth, a distance of 91km having covered a total of 6,600km around the coastline of Britain.
for further information on the Great Tour, visit their web site on:- www.thegreattour.org/
July 30th to 6th August.
Sidmouth Folk Festival Week.
if you've been to Sidmouth Festival before, you'll know all about having a whole week filled with music, singing, dancing, pub sessions, workshops, concerts, storytelling, cream teas, lying on the beach and Late Night Extra.
July 31st
Axmouth Show.
Coombe Field, Axmouth – To be opened at 2.00pm by Mrs Nora Myers
The Axmouth Village Show is an annual event with a focus on local produce, crafts and most of all family enjoyment of our wonderful village.Flowers, vegetables, cooking, home crafts, children's art and crafts, photography and lots of fabulous attractions all go to make up a day of fun and enjoyment for all ages.
July 31st
Seaton & District Lions Club – Model Exhibition.
The club is holding a Model Exhibition at Seaton Town Hall on Saturday 31st July from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Model aircraft, boats and railways including 3 large 00 railways will be on display as well as others.
Refreshments will be available.
The Lions is a charitable organisation and proceeds go to our good causes.
Our events are always well attended.
The Town Hall has disabled access and parking.
For more information or to exhibit please contact David Jones on 01297 20931
August 7th.
Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends – Summer Fete in The Square, Seaton
Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends are holding their Summer Fete in The Square, Seaton on Saturday 7th August 9:30am to 2:30pm there will be lots of stalls, including Cakes, Bric–a–Brac, Books, Tombola, Plants and local produce. There will also be a BBQ and live music. We are raising funds for Seaton Hospital and the Home Nursing Service.
August 7th to 15th.
Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week.
Nine days of action packed activities for the whole family. The Carnival Procession will be on Saturday 14 August.
August 7th - 13th
Beer Regatta Week.
Regatta day 12th August.
20th - 22nd August.
Wet and Wild Summer Weekend.
The 3rd year of the ‘Wet and Wild Weekend’ at the Seaton Local Nature Reserve. There will be 3 days of events including:-Pond dipping, Meet the birds, Water Vole & Otter Walk, Birding at Black Hole Marsh, Willow weaving, Bushcraft, Wild art and story telling and many more over the 3 day period.
August 20th
Seaton Farmers Market - Seaton Town Hall.
Tea, coffee, homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, venison, fresh vegetables, cheese, jam and flowers; all the ingredients necessary for a lovely meal of local produce.
August - 23rd. 12.0 noon to 2.0pm.
Rock Pooling on Beer Beach
Exploring the rock pools of Beer beach led by James Chubb, the Education Ranger
August 23rd /27th
Pecorama - Beer.
Peco Loco Week - the busiest week of the year for the Beer Heights Light Railway with an intensive train service operated by the entire Peco fleet, assisted by guest locomotives.
August 24th
Colyton Country Market - Colyton.
Colyton Country Market is now established as one of the biggest outdoor local food markets in the South West. Stallholders offer a top quality range of food, including fresh fish, rare breed meats, west country cheeses, local fruit & veg, pickles, chutneys & preserves, juice, pies, and pastries.
August - 24th. 12.30 noon to 2.30pm.
Rock Pooling on Beer Beach
Exploring the rock pools of Beer beach led by James Chubb, the Education Ranger
August - 25th. 1.00pm to 3.0pm.
Rock Pooling on Beer Beach
Exploring the rock pools of Beer beach led by James Chubb, the Education Ranger
August 26th. to August 30th.
Flower Festival at St. Michael's Church, Axmouth, in celebration of Wedding Anniversaries.
Thursday, Friday and Monday open 10.00 until 18.00
Saturday open 10.00 until 20.00
Sunday : Flower Festival Service at 10.00. The Church will then be open from 11.15 until 18.00.
Morning coffees; light lunches and cream teas served in the Village Hall. Exhibitions & stalls
August 28th to 4th September.
Seaton Carnival Week.
Seaton’s 2010 illuminated Carnival will take place on Saturday 4th September with the procession starting at around 8.00pm.
August 29th.
Classic Vehicle Show - Seaton Esplanade 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Part of Carnival week the annual Classic Vehicle Show is held on the Esplanade by the Hook & Parrot. Held in conjunction with the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club.
August 30th - Summer Bank Holiday.
Bank Holiday Street Market on the Esplanade.
A popular street market held on the Bank Holiday Monday between Fishermans Gap and Beach Road.
4th September
The Great Tour
The Finish of the Grand Tour will be on the sea front at Seaton on the 4th September, the day of Seaton’s Illuminated Carnival Procession.
The Cyclists return to Seaton 64 days after starting out on the final days stage from Dartmouth, a distance of 91km having covered a total of 6,600km around the coastline of Britain.
4th September
Seaton’s 2010 illuminated Carnival.
Seaton’s 2010 illuminated Carnival will take place on Saturday 4th September with the procession starting at around 8.00pm on the Esplanade.
Sept 4th /5th
Wiscombe Park Hill Climb - The 'Five Clubs'.
Traditionally the last major championship meeting of the season the 'Five Clubs' event caters for a wide selection of sporting machinery and championships.
Sept 11th
Wiscombe Park Hill Climb - The M.G. Car Club (South West).
Always an enjoyable event with a wide selection of interesting and historic M.G.s with a number of similar marques in support. Add in an array of modern classics and kitcars and you have a wide and varied entry.
Sept 12th
Wiscombe Park Hill Climb - National Hill Climb Association.
The final meeting of the season and the motorcycles are back. Not just two wheeled (solo) motorbikes but the stunning sidecars and combinations as well.
September 15th - 18th.
Testudo Musical Players - Seaton Town Hall.
Testudo Musical Players will be performing The Boy Friend at Seaton Town Hall between 15th-18th September 2010
The Boy Friend is a musical by Sandy Wilson. The musical's original 1954 London production ran for 2,078 performances, making it briefly the third-longest running musical in West End or Broadway history.
Set in the carefree world of the French Riviera in the Roaring 1920s, The Boy Friend is a comic pastiche of 1920s shows.
September 17th.
Seaton Farmers Market - Seaton Town Hall.
Tea, coffee, homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, venison, fresh vegetables, cheese, jam and flowers; all the ingredients necessary for a lovely meal of local produce.
September 28th
Colyton Country Market - Colyton.
Colyton Country Market is now established as one of the biggest outdoor local food markets in the South West. Stallholders offer a top quality range of food, including fresh fish, rare breed meats, west country cheeses, local fruit & veg, pickles, chutneys & preserves, juice, pies, and pastries.
October 8th / 10th
Beer Rhythm & Blues Festival.
Beer R&B Festival. A three day festival of Rhythm & Blues around various venues in Beer
October 9th
Confi-dance - Seaton Town Hall.
Confi-dance theatre project for children presents - ‘Confi-dance showcase’ - Musical & Drama Entertainment Featuring Finalists Of Sketch Writing Competition.
7.00pm in Seaton Town Hall. Tickets £6.00 from Seaton Hobby Shop. tel:- 01297 23474
October 15th
Seaton Farmers Market - Seaton Town Hall.
Tea, coffee, homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, venison, fresh vegetables, cheese, jam and flowers; all the ingredients necessary for a lovely meal of local produce.
October 26th
Colyton Country Market - Colyton.
Colyton Country Market is now established as one of the biggest outdoor local food markets in the South West. Stallholders offer a top quality range of food, including fresh fish, rare breed meats, west country cheeses, local fruit & veg, pickles, chutneys & preserves, juice, pies, and pastries.
November 19th
Seaton Farmers Market - Seaton Town Hall.
Tea, coffee, homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, venison, fresh vegetables, cheese, jam and flowers; all the ingredients necessary for a lovely meal of local produce.
November 27th
Confi-dance - Seaton Town Hall.
Confi-dance theatre project for children presents - ‘We Are The World’ - a Entertaining Evening Of Cabaret with a Buffet.
7.00pm in Seaton Town Hall. Tickets £6.00 from Seaton Hobby Shop. tel:- 01297 23474
December 17th
Seaton Farmers Market - Seaton Town Hall.
Tea, coffee, homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, venison, fresh vegetables, cheese, jam and flowers; all the ingredients necessary for a lovely meal of local produce.
December 18th
Confi-dance - Seaton Town Hall.
Confi-dance theatre project for children presents - ‘Christmas Variety Night’ - Evening Of Variety & Entertainment
7.00pm in Seaton Town Hall. Tickets £6.00 from Seaton Hobby Shop. tel:- 01297 23474
December 21st
Colyton Country Market - Colyton.
Colyton Country Market is now established as one of the biggest outdoor local food markets in the South West. Stallholders offer a top quality range of food, including fresh fish, rare breed meats, west country cheeses, local fruit & veg, pickles, chutneys & preserves, juice, pies, and pastries.