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A new River Festival for the Tamar Valley is coming! The Tamar Valley River Festival is a FREE family-friendly event celebrating the River Tamar through art, crafts, music, food and drink.
Join us on the banks of the River Tamar in Calstock on Saturday 26 October for this brand-new River Festival. A host of interactive activities and workshops will be on offer, including folk music, gig boat racing, multi-media exhibitions, local produce cooking, singing workshops, nature walks, art activities as well as a River of Hope exhibition and parade by local school children.
Local schools, Calstock Parish Council, Tamar Valley National Landscape, Tamar Grow Local, the National Trust and a number of community groups are involved. It’s set to be a popular day.
More details, a full programme and logistics will be published here closer to the time. You can also keep up to date via our news pages and the Tamar Valley National Landscape social media channels.
The Tamar Valley River Festival is a Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme event. The Tamara Scheme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to create a brighter future for the Tamar Valley and its communities.
What is the Tamar Valley River Festival?
A one-day FREE community festival on Saturday 26 October 2024, celebrating the River Tamar with interactive activities and workshops throughout the day.
Where will this be taking place?
The festival will take place in Calstock in a number of locations including the Village Hall, Calstock Arts and the Social Club, the Village Green and also on the river with gig boat racing and ferry trips.
What activities will be on offer?
There will be a host of interactive activities and workshops including folk music, gig boat racing, multi-media exhibitions, local produce cooking, singing workshops, hands-on art activities, a River of Hope exhibition and parade, and more.
Who is involved?
This is a Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme event. Our partners include Tamar Valley National Landscape; Westcountry Rivers Trust; the National Trust; Fotonow; The Sensory Trust; Calstock Parish Council; Thames Festival Trust and a range of Tamar Valley primary and secondary schools.
Is this a family friendly event?
Yes absolutely, this is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend!
Will there be food?
There will be food available to purchase from Calstock’s resident businesses. If you don’t wish to purchase any food, bring your own picnic to enjoy along the waterfront instead.
Do we need to book ahead for any events?
We will be advertising bookable activities ahead of time via our Eventbrite page once we have finalised our programme
https://tamar-valley-national-landscape-tamara.eventbrite.com
You can also keep up to date with bookable activities by following our social media channels.
How can I get there?
You can get to the Tamar Valley River Festival by train (Plymouth to Gunnislake line), bus (route 79/79A), by cycling, or by walking (why not try walking some of the Tamara Coast to Coast Way) or using the Calstock Ferry which we’re reinstating on a trial basis this year. If you’re driving, try to car share.
Where can I park?
How do I keep up to date with news about the Festival?
Updates will be made to this web page, our news and blog pages and on the Tamar Valley National Landscape’s social media accounts.
a festival that aims to nourish our community, bringing together people, culture, and nature, to create waves of joy and unity.
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