Here's what's happening at
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| Friday 15th June |
Patchwork & Quilting Exhibition 10am - 4.30pm in Furrough Cross Church Hall Traders, sales table, bric-a-brac, raffle of bags, refreshments available. Parking in Babbacombe Road or St. Marychurch car park. Disabled access. Organised by Court Quilters Open on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th June Admission £1 |
| Saturday 16th June |
Torbay Owls From 11am till 4pm on Babbacombe Downs A static display of various beautiful Birds of Prey with the opportunity to have your photo taken holding one of the birds. For more information look them up on the web 'Torbay Owls'. Appearing on Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th June Local History Society Exhibition 10.30am - 3.30pm in St Anne's Hall "Royal Occasions". Memorabilia, artefacts and memories of royal occasions from Queen Victoria onwards. Organised by Babbacombe & St Marychurch Local History Society. Refreshments available. Admission free, but donations accepted 
Patchwork & Quilting Exhibition 10am - 4.30pm in Furrough Cross Church Hall Traders, sales table, bric-a-brac, raffle of bags, refreshments available. Parking in Babbacombe Road or St. Marychurch car park. Disabled access. Organised by Court Quilters Open on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th June Admission £1 
BCSC Regatta Races start 12 noon in Babbacombe Bay Watch the action from Babbacombe Downs. See BCSC website for more details. Runs Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June |
| Sunday 17th June |
Torbay Owls From 11am till 4pm on Babbacombe Downs A static display of various beautiful Birds of Prey with the opportunity to have your photo taken holding one of the birds. For more information look them up on the web 'Torbay Owls'. Appearing on Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th June Cliff Railway Fun on the Beach From 10am till 4pm on Oddicombe Beach Including tug-of-war competition at 11am - click here for an entry form. Live music on the beach all day from Babbacombe Ukulele Group, Brothers in Blues, Crooked Daniel and Josh Bidder. 'Festival Fare' Food and Craft Market From 10am till 4pm in St Marychurch Precinct Enjoy browsing a great selection of local Charity, Craft and Food stalls accompanied by entertainment during the day. Lots of local shops, cafes and pubs open too so join us for a fun but relaxing day. 
BCSC Regatta From 10.30am in Babbacombe Bay Final day of the sailing regatta. Watch the action from Babbacombe Downs. See BCSC website for more details. Runs Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June |
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| Wednesday 20th June |
Afternoon "Jubilee" Tea From 2.30pm in St Anne's Hall Home-made sandwiches and cake plus entertainment. Organised by Friends of St Anne's Hall. Admission £3 
Babbacombe Fayre 10am - 4.30pm on Babbacombe Downs The 59th Babbacombe Fayre offers juggling favourite Dan the Hat, Rocking Ken, the Beacon Wheelchair Dancers and fun stalls. Bargains galore on the charity stalls and music from the Palm FM Radio stand. Cheer on the schools tug of war teams, have your picture taken with a bird of prey and when you're tired, relax with a cup of tea or a burger and enjoy the spectacular view across Lyme Bay. Organised by the Rotary Club of Babbacombe and St Marychurch Admission free Festival Cricket T20 From 6pm at Babbacombe Cricket Club, Walls Hill Babbacombe CC v Chelston CC Clubhouse open to all, bar and refreshments, barbecue (subject to weather), children welcome. Admission free |
| Thursday 21st June |
Guided Historical Walk 2.30pm, starting at The Dolphin pub, St Marychurch Precinct Organised by Babbacombe & St Marychurch Local History Society, this walk examines the history of the area. Lasts approximately 90 minutes. No charge, but donations gratefully received 
Barn Dance & Ceilidh 7.30pm - 11.30pm in the Festival Marquee, Babbacombe Downs Music from "Piping Hot", an upbeat and unique band playing a foot-stomping mix of Irish, Celtic, Scottish and English music. Featuring real ales and cider, plus full bar service. Tickets £6 in advance 
Green Willow Clog Dancers From 8pm till 9pm in St Marychurch Precinct An all female dance group, performing traditional clog dances from the North West of England. 
Furrough Cross Flower Festival 10am - 4pm at Furrough Cross United Reformed Church The theme for this year is "Celebrations" Refreshments available all day, Open on Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd June Free Entry (donations accepted) |
| Friday 22nd June |
Health Thyme 10am - 3pm in the Festival Marquee, Babbacombe Downs A health and wellbeing exhibition organised by Herbs & Honey of St Marychurch. To include Health advice, Health Therapists, free Yoga classes at 11am and 1pm, Herbalist, Therapy tasters (small charge), Allergy testing and a Vegetarian Cafe. Free entrance 
Furrough Cross Flower Festival 10am - 4pm at Furrough Cross United Reformed Church The theme for this year is "Celebrations" Refreshments available all day, Open on Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd June Free Entry (donations accepted) 
Tessier Gardens guided walks Between 10am and 4pm The Friends of Tessier Gardens will be leading guided walks around this hidden oasis. Meet at the main gate in Lindridge Road. Walk lasts approx 15 minutes. Entry is free but donations are accepted. 
German Oompah Night 7.30pm - 11.30pm in the Festival Marquee, Babbacombe Downs with your host Hans von Strapp Music from "The Bavarian Strollers" oompah band. Featuring imported German Pilsner and real ales, plus full bar service. Tickets £11 (£9 for groups of 10+) in advance Strictly over 18s only |
| Saturday 23rd June |
Torbay Owls From 11am till 4pm on Babbacombe Downs A static display of various beautiful Birds of Prey with the opportunity to have your photo taken holding one of the birds. For more information look them up on the web 'Torbay Owls'. Appearing on Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th June 
Ukofonics Ukulele Band This exciting ukulele band from Southampton will be entertaining at various venues around the area: Morning - St Marychurch Precinct (outside Dolphin pub) from 10.30am till 11.30am Afternoon - Festival Marquee from 2pm Evening - Babbacombe Inn from 8pm till 10pm 
Furrough Cross Flower Festival 10am - 4pm at Furrough Cross United Reformed Church The theme for this year is "Celebrations" Refreshments available all day, Open on Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd June Free Entry (donations accepted) 
Armed Forces Day 10am - 4pm on Babbacombe Downs This day is to honour and celebrate the work of the UK Armed Forces and those that support them, and to encourage the members of the public to actively engage in a celebration of the UK Armed Forces. A full programme of activities is planned including: Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular From 6.30pm in the Festival Marquee, Babbacombe Downs A wonderful evening of Rat Pack memories, Ticket includes a glass of Pimms on arrival and a 3-course meal. Tickets £50 All profits donated to THHN |
| Sunday 24th June |
Torbay Owls From 11am till 4pm on Babbacombe Downs A static display of various beautiful Birds of Prey with the opportunity to have your photo taken holding one of the birds. For more information look them up on the web 'Torbay Owls'. Appearing on Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th June 
Ukulele Workshop 10.30am in St Anne's Hall Come and join in with this fun workshop with "Ukofonics". Bring your own ukulele or have a go on one provided. Admission free (donations accepted) Lions Club Fete on The Downs From 10am - 4pm on Babbacombe Downs With all our usual stalls, including: Admission free 
Hanbury's Fish & Chips on The Downs Music Festival 12 noon till 10pm in the Festival Marquee, Babbacombe Downs Buy your fish & chips from Hanbury's takeaway and take them to the concert in the marquee. Featuring music from Three Bags Full, Sound of the Sirens, Gary Knock, Luke and Whose Army and Funkty Dumpty. Profits to THHN, plus raffle in aid of The Fishermen's Mission. |
Sailing Club
Beer Festival
Running the length of Babbacombe Festival, a warm welcome is awaiting all visitors to the Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club Beer Festival in the clubhouse on Fore Street.
