Discover Devon: Events to Enjoy in 2025
OUr guide to the best local eventsDiscover Devon: Events to Enjoy in 2025
Devon is bursting with exciting events and festivals throughout the year, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re drawn to foodie feasts, literary celebrations, or outdoor adventures, there’s always a reason to visit this stunning part of the South West.
From the breathtaking Valley of a Million Bulbs in March to the festive cheer of the Exeter Christmas Markets in December, the county’s calendar is packed with unmissable experiences.
Make your trip even more special by staying with us at the Bedford Hotel—perfectly situated to explore the best of Devon. After a day of discovery, unwind in our cosy rooms, enjoy delicious home-cooked food and relax with a warm welcome that feels like home.
February
- Snowdrop Valley, Exmoor: 1st to 23r
March
- Budleigh Literary Festival: 7th & 8th
- Valley of a Million Bulbs: Dependant on weather
April
- Valley of a Million Bulbs: Dependant on weather
May
- Toby Garden Fest: 2nd & 3rd
- Salcombe Crabfest: 4th
- Brixham Pirate Festival: 3rd to 5th
- English Riviera Walking Festival: 14th to 22nd
- Devon County Show: 15th to 17th
- Sidmouth Sea Fest: 17th
- Dart Music Festival: 16th to 18th
- Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival: 23rd to 26th
- Flavourfest SW: 30th & 31st
- English Riviera Air Show: 30th & 31st
- Pirates Weekend, Plymouth: Dates TBC
June
- Flavourfest SW, Plymouth: 1st
- English Riviera Air Show: 1st
- BHP Fuel Fest, Exeter: 22nd
- Budleigh Music Festival: 27th to 30th
July
- Budleigh Music Festival: 1st to 5th
- Bike Festival South West: 4th to 7th
- Exmouth Festival: Dates TB
August
- Honiton show: 7th
- Torbay Steam Fair: 1st to 3rd
- Sidmouth Folk Festival: 1st to 8th
- Torbay Royal Regatta: Dates TBC
- British Firework Championships in Plymouth: Dates TBC
- Sidmouth Regatta and Air Show: Dates TBC
September
- East Devon Walking Festival: 13th 19th
- Budleigh Literary Festival: 17th to 21st
- Sidmouth Vintage Car show: 20th
- England’s Seafood Feast: 26th to 30th
- Taste East Devon Food Festival: Dates TBC
October
- England’s Seafood Feast: 1st to 12th
- Sidmouth Science Festival: 10th to 19th
- Exmoor Dark Skies Festival: 17th to 31st
- Dartmoor Food Festival: 24th to 26th
- Powderham Food Festival: Dates TBC
November
- Exmoor Dark Skies Festival: 1st to 2nd
- Ottery Tar Barrels: 5th
- Bridport Literary Festival: Dates TBC
- Exeter Christmas Markets: Dates TB
December
- Exeter Christmas Markets: Dates TBC