August events
August is a great time to visit East Devon and some of the region’s most popular events take place during this month.

Sidmouth Folk Festival
A national treasure – a major cultural institution held every year in the first week of August since 1955 attracting thousands of visitors.

Honiton Show
The Honiton & District Agricultural Association – “Where Farming Comes First” The show is held in the heart of the East Devon Countryside on a 140 acre site which was purchased by the Honiton & District Agricultural Association in 2003. The show has a unique atmosphere blending traditional and new where its emphasis is agriculture and its associated activities first and foremost.

Beer Regatta
When you see flags and bunting criss-crossing Beer Fore Street in August, it can mean only one thing…Regatta Week is here!

Beautiful Days Festival
Beautiful Days is the Levellers’ family music festival organised by DMF Music since its inception in 2003. Proudly independent, Beautiful Days has no sponsorship or funding.

Melplash Show
The Melplash Agricultural Society Show is one of the South West’s premier agricultural exhibitions and is held at The West Bay Show grounds, Bridport, Dorset on the last Thursday before the August Bank holiday. Our 2024 Show will take place on Thursday 22nd August.

Sidmouth Air Show
The event will welcome in the region of 25,000 visitors wowing crowds with impressive aerobic displays, all from the beautiful surrounding of the Sidmouth seafront.
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