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St Ives EventsIf you’re thinking of a stay in a St Ives holiday cottage, have a look below at some ancient regulars on the St Ives events scene...there’s sure to be something unique to enjoy during your visit! |
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September FestivalThe St Ives September Festival 2011 will run from 10 – 24 September and is an annual event in St Ives. The festival celebrates music and arts with a variety of events throughout the town, and what better place than the artist’s favourite Cornwall resort?! The St Ives Festival includes art exhibitions, workshops, talks, theatre events and live entertainment throughout the town’s streets. There really is something for everyone, and tickets will go on sale in April.
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St Ives Farmer's MarketA favourite St Ives event will return in May! The St Ives Farmer’s Market will take place at the Backpackers once again from May to December. The market is held every Thursday, from 9.30am until 2pm. This is the place to come for local produce, seasonal food, homemade cakes and good food in general! Whether you pop along to browse the wares or stock up your cupboards for your stay in St Ives, this event is part of the community.
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St Ives May DayMay Day is another important date on the St Ives events calendar, and it comes with its own rituals too. The town has made efforts in recent years to revive some of the May day traditions, and today the festivities include events enjoyed by generations of St Ives residents. May Day is celebrated throughout Cornwall, and the customs vary from town to town, so celebrating the event in St Ives will never be quite the same as anywhere else.
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The Hurling of the Silver BallThe Hurling of the Silver Ball has hit the public eye in recent months, although this St Ives event has actually been held yearly for more than 1000 years. The event is part of the St Ives Feast, and sees hundreds gather to watch the teams scramble to stay in possession of the silver ball. The feast always takes place on the nearest Monday after 3 February, and traditionally, the parish churches of St Ives and nearby Lelant were used as goals for the competition. The game usually lasts for several hours, and the winning team is awarded a shilling from the mayor at noon.
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St James' DaySt James’ Day is another historic St Ives event, and started due to the will of former mayor John Knill. John was a popular man in St Ives, and when he died in 1811 he requested that his memory be celebrated every 5 years with St James’ Day. Knill Steeple, which still stands high on a hill in St Ives, was originally meant to be John’s mausoleum – but the idea never came to light due to difficulty consecrating the building. Instead, he was buried in Holborn, but residents of St Ives still perform a dance around the monument on the day.
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For more St Ives holiday info please see some guides below:
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