Fairs, Festivals, etc

Saltash Music, Speech & Drama Festival - last week of January and first week of February
Held annually since 1990 at the Wesley Methodist Church, this competition festival is open to all age-groups. There are classes for individuals and for groups, for poetry, prose, recital, bible reading, drama, singing and instrumental music. Audiences are welcome throughout the two weeks of the festival, and a Gala Concert is held at the end of the fortnight.

Saltash May Fair - May Bank Holiday weekend
Continuing an 800-year tradition, this two-day event starts on the Saturday in a traffic-free Fore Street with a parade, an arena where local and national talent show what they can do, street stalls, sideshows, and other street activities. Sunday is the turn of the more energetic, with the Saltash Half Marathon, and the Fun Run around a scenic route in the Saltash area.

St Barnabas' Hospital Summer Fete - June
This afternoon event, held at St Barnabas' Hospital in Higher Port View, includes cream teas, sideshows, stalls, music by the Saltash Town Band, and a tour of the hospital.

Saltash Regatta - last weekend of June
Founded in 1835, this two-day event held at Saltash Waterside and on the Tamar offers something for everyone; CPGA County Mixed and Veterans Championship Gig Racing and other boat races, a fun-fair, market stalls, craft fair, displays and exhibitions, live music, and more.

Forder Summer Fete - July
Held at Forder village, this traditional afternoon event includes boat races (weather and tide permitting), stalls, sideshows, a barbecue, a raffle, and music by Saltash Town Band.

Saltash Open Air Carol Service - second Monday in December
This evening service is held by torchlight in Victoria Gardens at the top of Fore Street, and is followed by the switching on of the town's Christmas Lights.

Forder Carol Service - last Saturday before Christmas
The Vicar of St Stephen's Church presides over this evening service held outdoors at Forder village. There is a raffle, and Father Christmas makes an appearance to distribute gifts among the local children.

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