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Charity & Community Events

Many of Torbay’s vibrant events and happenings are organised by the local community. They provide fun and entertainment for residents and visitors alike. They celebrate local traditions, people, or historical events. And many also raise vital funds for local causes. You’ll find gala balls and dinners in our five-star hotels. And you can enjoy family fun with special charity and community events across the English Riviera, Devon.

Fairs and fetes

In June, the Babbacombe Downs come alive to the sound of music, food and fun games at the Babbacombe Rotary Fayre. And The Rotary Club once again wow the crowds with the Pedal Car Grand Prix, held every year at Torre Abbey Gardens, Torquay. As well as the daredevil racing, there’s a bouncy castle, bric-a-brac stalls, live entertainment, and refreshments at this July fixture.

If you want to find out more about the vital work of the RNLI’s Torbay Crew, go along to the Seaside Special Open Day. Held during the summer holidays at the Brixham Lifeboat Station, there’s fun on and off the water for all the family.

Charity carnivals

Every year in July, the people of Paignton go all out to celebrate with the Paignton Festival. Live music concerts, good food, a firework display, and a wonderful carnival procession through the streets are just some of the events taking place during a week of merriment across the town.

Charity open days in Torbay

The Brixham Battery Heritage Centre is run by volunteers who are restoring Brixham’s 1940 coastal defence battery. The museum is open all year, but visit on the Sunday closest to VE Day, D Day and VJ Day and you’ll find extra things going on including weapon displays, re-enactments and tea, coffee and homemade cakes on sale.

Festivals

All the money raised at English Riviera Bike Festival in Paignton goes to charity. This festival of bikes, beer and music takes place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend and is probably the biggest biker, music and beer festival in the South West. There are two stages of music, a wide choice of ales and ciders and lots of bikes, from cruisers to classic, to admire at the Bike Show.

Brixfest is a family-focused festival celebrating the best of Brixham over the May half-term holidays. From heritage trails and cooking demonstrations to face painting and live entertainment, you’ll discover lots to see and do.

Conservation events

Paignton Zoo organises extra special events, where you can get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals. Enjoy exclusive evenings, such as eating cakes with the apes, whilst supporting the conservation efforts of this charity. Or do your bit to help local marine wildlife by joining in a beach clean up and survey conservation day. The Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust organise a selection of wildlife awareness events. Or check out the Brixham Marine Conservation Society, which gets involved in four beach clean ups and surveys a year.

Whether you want to have some holiday fun whilst raising money for charity or you’re keen to discover more about the local area, search our community and charity events pages.

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Paignton Festival (Torbay Carnival Week)

Paignton

Paignton Festival is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who rely solely off donations from the public and local businesses and traders. Without financial support from them they would be unable to put on this successful event every year…

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24 July 2021to1 Aug 2021

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28 July 2021

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Mayflower 400 Events

PLYMOUTH

Incredible events and exhibitions to enjoy in Plymouth this summer
This summer, Plymouth will once again be home to an impressive programme of events.
The line-up includes everything from Mayflower commemorations and thrilling sailing races to live…

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17 May 2021to18 Sept 2021

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8 July 2021to11 July 2021

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CANCELLED - BrixFest Brixham

Brixham

BrixFest will bring hundreds of artists, charities, chefs and local people together with thousands of visitors. Throughout the festival we encourage you to keep it local and spend your hard earned money in the local shops and restaurants.

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28 May 2021to31 May 2021
CANCELLED - Dragonboat Challenge - Brixfest

Brixham

Sunday: Bring on the challenge!
Welcome to the annual BrixFest Dragonboat Challenge - where teams of local people battle it out to be named BrixFest Champion!
Each team will race a minimum of three heats, plus whatever finals they reach. There…

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30 May 2021
CANCELLED - Children's Day - Brixfest

Brixham

Monday: Be a kid for a day...
The excitable, fun-loving childish side of our committee and our community comes out on Breakwater Beach at The BrixFest Children's Day! A day full of free family activities awaits those who attend.
Activities will…

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31 May 2021
National Fish & Chip Day

National Fish and Chip Day, NEODA are delighted to announce that Fish & Chip lovers across the UK are coming together again to celebrate the nation's favourite dish on Friday 4th June, 2021
National Fish & Chip Day 2021 is set to be even bigger…

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4 June 2021
Events at Brixham Battery Heritage Centre

BRIXHAM

During the year, Along with our normal opening hours,
The battery organise open days at the site
Our main open days being... Easter Monday, V E Day and D Day (always check our calendar, as we try to open the nearest Sunday to Anniversary Dates…

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Battery Gardens Museum, Brixham

Brixham Battery Heritage Group, Brixham

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6 June 2021
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4 July 2021
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28 Aug 2021to29 Aug 2021

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5 Sept 2021
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24 Oct 2021
The Sleep Walk

PAIGNTON

Step forward in superhero style to join Rowcroft’s Sleep Walk!
Step out and sign up to our fabulous all-female Sleep Walk event on Saturday 3 July.
With this year’s theme of superheroes, the event promises more fun and laughter than ever as you…

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3 July 2021
Lupton Music Festival

Brixham

Lupton House is hosting it’s first ever music festival on Saturday 31st July & Sunday 1st August 2021.
Originally due to be held in the summer of 2021, but postponed until 2021 due to the covid-19 pandemic.
With a great line up of local bands, a…

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31 July 2021to1 Aug 2021
Marldon Apple Pie Fair

Paignton

he Marldon Apple Pie Fair has been going since 1888 in memory of local farmer, George Hill, who would use his windfall apples to bake an enormous apple pie for the village. Nowadays, locals and visitors alike join in the celebrations. Events…

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4 Sept 2021
The Great West Jaguar Day & Classic Car Day

Torquay

It's back for another year!
JEC Devon is proud once again to present the 2021 Great West Jaguar and Classic Car Day at Torre Abbey in Torquay.
Taking place from 10am on Sunday September 5th, over 130 Classic Cars will gather to celebrate all things…

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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5 Sept 2021
Devon Open Studios

Torquay, Paignton and Brixham

Devon Open Studios is a unique opportunity to meet artists in their studios in some of the most beautiful, unexplored parts of Devon. In addition to being able to buy art direct from the creator, many demonstrate, give talks or give you a chance to…

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11 Sept 2021to26 Sept 2021
Winter Fest - Torre Abbey

Torquay

Join us for our 4th Winter Fest event here at Torre Abbey!
This year we will be hosting it in the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn as well as the in the house itself, as part of the Abbey Christmas programme of events.
This charming event offers…

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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27 Nov 2021to28 Nov 2021
Riviera Classic Car Show

Paignton

The RIVIERA CLASSIC CAR SHOW, July 24th July, 2022.
Organised by Torbay Old Wheels Club since 1994 as part of the Paignton Festival and Torbay Carnival. Raises funds for local charities. One of the most popular and best supported shows in the…

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24 July 2022
English Riviera Bike Nights

Paignton

Wednesday Bike Nights take place on the Eastern Esplande, Paignton, presented by Riviera Charity Riders (Paignton) and Paignton Festival. Sponsored By Geopark Cafe, The Spinning Wheel Inn and Amberon Traffic Management.
Why not grab a cup of…

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2 June 2021to29 Sept 2021Various Opening Times
The Secret Museum Exhibition Celebrating 175 Years of Torquay Museum

Torquay

The Secret Museum Exhibition - Celebrating 175 Years of Torquay Museum
“There is more hidden away than there is on display”
Torquay Museum has exceptionally large and varied collections for a town museum. 175 years of collecting has created an…

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Torquay Museum, Torquay

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12 June 2021to4 Sept 2021Various Opening Times

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