5 Things to do in August
Torbay Royal Regatta
21st – 25th August
Torbay Royal Regatta has been a local community highlight for almost two centuries and this year's event is no exception. Enjoy everything from rowing races and the 10km road race, to car rallies and water-ski displays. Highlights also include the Torbay Regatta Fireworks and the Red Arrows.
Regatta Fair 21 - 25 Aug | Mon - Sat 12:00 - 23:00
Rowing Events 21 Aug | Sat 10:00 - 17:00
10K Road Race 22 Aug | Sun 19:00 - 20:00
Spectacular Fireworks 23 Aug | Mon 21:30 - 22:00
Water Ski Spectacular 24 Aug | Tues 19:00 - 20:30
Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club 25 Aug | Wed 11:00 - 18:00
The Red Arrows 25 Aug | Wed 18:00 - 18:30
Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BH
Tel: 07903 143208
Torbay Week
20th – 25th August
Torbay Week is the only dedicated sailing regatta where the four individual yacht and sailing clubs of Torbay come together to create a superb week of highly-charged competitions. Expect to see hundreds of yachts and dinghies of all classes racing across the Bay in a bid to win numerous prestigious trophies including the renowned Admiral's Cup.
Torquay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay
Continental Market
27th – 30th August
Celebrating the best of French and Continental produce!
- French Charcuterie
- Dutch and French cheeses
- Toulouse and Merguez Sausages, freshly grilled
- A variety of fresh and dried garlic and seasonal vegetables and fruit
- Amazing jewellery from Paris and Italian leatherwear
- Home-made biscuits from Brittany
- Mediterranean Olives
- Hand-made soaps from Marseilles
- Delicious, flavoursome mustards and spices
- Traditional Moroccan pottery and tajines
- Delicious soups and Cassoulet of all descriptions
Plus a host of other delights to tempt the most discerning of palates and purses!
Princess Promenade Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon
Tel: 01803 211211
Occombe Music Festival
28 - 29 August
Following on from Occombe's award-winning Beer Festival - our first summer Music Festival is setting the stage for a spectacular summer, and one for the whole family. Live bands and soloists will take to the stage for two days packed with well-known hits and original tracks. The festival opens at midday each day, with music from 14.00 - 23.00.
Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Paignton, TQ3 1RN
Tickets: Daily ticket £15.00 | Weekend Ticket £25.00
www.occombemusicfestival.co.uk
Children’s Festival
18th – 20th August
Join Cosmo the Clown for the 65th Children's Festival on Paignton Green. Expect music, magic and a hint of mischief, with a packed programme that includes wildlife displays, cookery sessions, treasure hunts, discos, competitions, circus acts, street entertainers and the return of the infamous Children's Festival Water Fight!
Children's Festival, Paignton Green, Paignton, TQ4 6BW
Tel: 01803 211211
Entry: Free
