Above, 'Matthew' of Bristol, calls at Clovelly on her way to Padstow one summer. www.matthew.com
Events may be subject to changes, so please check this page for latest details.
2010 CLOVELLY EVENTS
Event: Fantastic Fudge Hunt Date: Friday, 2 April to Friday 9 April
Time: Normal opening hours
Location: Clovelly village Normal admission charges apply.
Twenty fudge stones, like this one, will be hidden along the main street of the village every day during the week and each one is a winner!
They are numbered underneath and if you find Fudge Stone No. 20, you win a whole kilo of yummy Clovelly fudge in eight different flavours.
Event: World Dance Day Performance at Clovelly Court,
in celebration of dance and 50th Anniversary of the A.O.N..B. - North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Date: Thursday, 29 April - World Dance Day Time: Evening, to be confirmed Entry: Free
A unique and exciting dance performance on Clovelly Court Great Terrace from which vantage point there is a breathtaking sweeping vista of Bideford Bay. It brings together over 70 dancers, dance makers, musicians and designers from the north of Devon, in joint celebration of dance and North Devon's amazing coastline.
In case of inclement weather, the performance will take place at the Visitor Centre
Event: Clovelly Celebration of Local Ales and Cider
Location: Red Lion and New Inn bars
Date: Saturday 29 May - Monday 31 May Normal admission charges apply
Join us at our special Celebration of Ales and Ciders, where you can enjoy a range of local brews.
Whether you're a committed ale and cider drinker or yet to be convinced, you'll find a tipple to suit your palate.
So come along and raise a glass and support North Devon's brewers and cider makers.
Event: Lundy Gig Row Date: Saturday, 10th July Location: Clovelly Harbour Normal admission charges apply
West Country pilot gigs were designed to carry pilots out to ships. The first one alongside won the pilotage job, so speed was critical. The row from Clovelly to Lundy and back is a true test of endurance over 32 miles of sea - it can take up to four hours, depending upon the weather and tides. So come along and support the brave crews.
Event: Clovelly Maritime Festival in support of Date: Sunday 18 July Time: From 10:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. Location: Clovelly harbour Normal admission charges apply
The day will be packed with attractions, including Punch & Judy, pirate theatre with sword fight, juggling with cannon balls and fire finale, great shanty singers, 'sea dog' balloon modelling and a crabbing competition.
Members of the Old Gaffers Association will be joining us on the day with their gaff-rigged sailing vessels - they're devoted to the conservation of traditional sailing craft and our maritime heritage. www.oldgaffersassociation.org
Seafood platters with a complimentary glass of champagne will be served in the Red Lion Harbour bar or you can enjoy a spit roast on the quay.
Delicious, fresh strawberry and cream teas will be served at the New Inn.
Event: Woolsery Agricultural Show, in aid of various charities Date: Monday, 26th July
Location: Clovelly Court
A quintessential English rural show, run entirely on a volunteer basis by local farmers. There are many classes including crafts, cattle and sheep, together with horse and pony competitions.
You'll find trade and exhibition stands and there will also be stalls of locally made craft and food. Children will also be kept entertained with fairground rides and a bouncy castle.
It's a great summer day out for all the family!
Event: Lifeboat Weekendin aid of the R.N.L.I.
Date: Saturday, 31st July and Sunday, 1st August 2010
Time: From 10:00 a.m.
Location: Clovelly harbour Normal admission charges apply.
Keeping Clovelly's lifeboat on alert for emergencies round the clock takes effort and dedication. Held in aid of the RNLI, it is a popular celebration of the Clovelly Lifeboat, Spirit of Clovelly. The Lifeboat House will be open both days to the public.
There'll be a sponsored swim to Bucks Mills and back on Saturday and lots of contests on Sunday including a cross dressing-up race, tug-of-war and the ever popular slave auction in which young local men are 'sold' to the highest bidder to do their chores for the day.
Also lots of local harbour stalls.
Event: Clovelly Gig Regatta
Date: Saturday, 7th August
Location: Clovelly Harbour
Normal admission charges apply
In the West Country we are proud of our long tradition of racing pilot gigs. The sport's popularity is hardly suprising - gig racing today is exciting, strenuous and often downright dangerous, with crews reaching top speeds of 9 knots in fast-flowing tidal waters. So come along and cheer on the rowers. It will be an exhilarating day's racing.
Event: Lobster and Crab Feast in support of the National Lobster Hatchery. Date: Sunday, 5 September
Time: From 10:00 a.m.
Location: Clovelly harbour Normal admission charges apply.
We pay tribute to Clovelly's famous lobsters and crabs with a day of live folk music, street performers, a lobster hypnotist, quay kitchen, wine and beer tasting, local stalls, live exhibits, photographic exhibition and entertainment for the children too.
The Red Lion Harbour bar will be offering delicious seafood, crab and lobster platters, each with a complimentary glass of champagne.
In aid of the National Lobster Hatchery at Padstow, who will bring along a tank of baby lobsters, which will be later released into the sea.
Event: Clovelly Herring Festival Date: Sunday, 21 November Time: From 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Location: Clovelly Harbour Normal admission charges apply.
In the 18th century, a hundred boats fished for herring out of Clovelly. This festival is held in support of sustainable fishing and to celebrate the herring, the Silver Darlings of the sea.
There'll be herring specialities, wine and cider, traditional shanty singers, street entertainment. Jim MacCool, founder of National Poetry Month, will perform his show of infectious verse and toe-tapping Celtic rhythms.
Mike Smylie will return with his 'Kipperland' exhibition and smoking delicious kippers and bloaters and there will be net making, flax processing, knitting and a curragh on show, plus masses of stalls.
Location: Starting from the Visitor Centre Entry free from 2:00 p.m. Small parking charge.
Clovelly is magical to visit at any time but Christmas is truly special so don't miss this fund-raising event in aid of the RNLI that everyone in the village looks forward to - the switching on of the Christmas lights.
A brass band leads the procession down to the harbour. Then there's mulled wine, a barbecue, Christmas carols and Father Christmas makes a surprise visit. At 5 pm the switch is thrown and suddenly the entire village and harbour are lit up. It's a fantastic sight and there is a grand finale of fireworks to finish off.
Join us at our special Celebration of Ales and Ciders, where you can enjoy a range of local brews.
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Keeping Clovelly's lifeboat on alert for emergencies round the clock takes effort and dedication. Held in aid of the RNLI, it is a popular celebration 
In the 18th century, a hundred boats fished for herring out of Clovelly. This festival is held in support of sustainable fishing and to celebrate the herring, the Silver Darlings of the sea.
