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Farmers Market
Held twice monthly, the Farmers market takes place in Plymouth's city centre near the Sundial, the 27ft structure which stands in a pool of water. A lively event in which 25 stalls sell local produce and goods. The Farmers Market is held every second Saturday between 9am and 5pm.
Lord Mayor's Day
An annual event, Lord Mayor's Day is held on the 20th May and run by the Plymouth City Council. A fun-day for adults and kids alike, the event kicks off at Plymouth Hoe. Various displays and stalls set Plymouth alight in colour and fun but the main event is the float competition. Competing to a theme set by the Lord Mayor, various groups compete and show off their hard work in a procession while clowns, majorettes and marching bands all keep time to the fun.
British Fireworks Championships Final
Held on the Plymouth Hoe, the British Fireworks Championships Final is a battle of colour as various companies compete for the honour of the coveted title and the chance to represent Britain internationally. The fireworks are set off from pontoons on the Plymouth Sound and are judged according to their creativity, rhythm, pattern and continuity. If you can wrangle it, the best way to watch this attraction is on the water in safety on the outskirts of the exclusion zone. Held around the middle of August.
Plymouth Beer Festival
A festival celebrating a real English tradition and in inherent part of UK's culture, the Plymouth Beer Festival has been an outstanding success for three successive years. You'll be able to sample some of the country's finest brews to the beat of live music. Usually held around the end of June.
Navy Days
Ever wondered how Her Majesty's Royal Navy live and work? Now's you chance. In the biggest public event of the year held by the Royal Navy, you'll be able to board their ships and submarines, meet their sailors and see them in action. Public demonstrations allow you to see the Royal Navy in action with thrilling ship and aircraft displays. A bi-annual event, this year's Navy Days takes place on from Saturday 26th August till Monday 28th August. Tickets available for one, two or three days from Ticket Zone and local Tourist Information Centres. If you buy your tickets in advance you'll receive a 60% discount. The event takes place at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth.
World Powerboats Championships: British Grand Prix
Watch these technological wonders fly on the surface from any spot along the coast or with the crowds on Plymouth Hoe. Various stages are held throughout the world, Round Four is held in Plymouth.
Plymouth Bonfire and Fireworks
Celebrated throughout England and the UK, Guy Fawke's Night (November 6th) is a great event wherever you happen to be. Throughout the country, the skies are set ablaze in multi-coloured lights as fireworks are sent soaring to the skies. In Plymouth, the fireworks are set off from the Royal Citadel while thousands congregate on the Plymouth Hoe to watch the event.
Plymouth's Annual Thanksgiving Festival
Every year, Plymouth (Devon, UK) the Mother City of over 40 Plymouth towns worldwide, celebrates its connection to the United States inviting all Americans to join its Thanksgiving celebrations. The historic connection is of course the sailing of the Mayflower. Leaving from Plymouth, 102 Puritans braved the seas in 1620 to found a new colony which they named Plimoth. The Plymouth Annual Thanksgiving Festival spreads over four days with a Festival Welcome, Band music by the HM Royal Marines, Raising of the Stars and Stripes and a Historic Barbican Thanksgiving Evening. This yearly event is organised by the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Tavistock Pannier Market
A Pannier Market has been held in Tavistock every Friday for over 900 years. Today's building has stood here since the 1850's when the 7th Duke of Bedford was granted special permission to re-route the River Tavy to erect it. Markets are held in the Tavistock Pannier Market from Tuesday to Saturdays. Tuesdays is for antiques, Wednesday and Thursdays for Crafts and Fridays for the traditional Tavistock Pannier Market.
Goosey Fair
A tradition which hails back to the 12th century, the Tavistock Goosey Fair is held on the second Wednesday in October. Originally, farmers brought their geese here for fattening before Christmas but nowadays you'll have to content yourself with some goose served up at a local restaurant. An immensely popular event, the Tavistock Goosey Fair is served by traders from all over England. As well as stalls, fun rides and side-shows, music and lights buzz and beam bringing this market town to life.