Family festivals in Devon

Family-friendly festivals in Devon for 2019


From beach-front bonanzas to foodie fiestas, Devon plays host to a wide array of family-friendly festivals every year. If you and your family want to soak in the atmosphere at one of these popular gatherings, here are a few dates for your diary.

Grinagog Festival, Torquay

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When: 12-14 April, 2019    Where: Torre Abbey, Torquay Seafront, TQ2 5JE

Tickets & Prices: Family tickets for 3 people available. Children under 3-years-old go free of charge.

This world-class festival takes place in the stunning seaside town of Torquay and will transport you and your family away from your every day into a world filled with music, adventure and activity.

Grinagog Festival Family Festivals


Dart Music Festival, Dartmouth

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When: 10-12 May 2019   Where: Various venues around Dartmouth

Tickets & Prices: Free access to all

This three-day music festival has taken place annually for more than 20 years and prides itself on showcasing acts in an array of family-friendly venues from almost every possible genre of music.

Dart Music Festival, Family Festival


Pigstock, Bideford

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When: 18 May 2019  Where: The BIG Sheep, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 5AP

Tickets & Prices: Family ticket £85. Under 2’s go free.

This is the place to be to revel in some early summer vibes and you might be surprised at just how much you can pack into a single day. With activities, delicious street food stalls, entertainment, music and more, there’s something for everyone at Pigstock.

Pigstock Festival family Festival


BrixFest, Brixham

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When: 25-29 May 2019  Where: Various venues across Brixham

Tickets & Prices: Free

This award-winning festival celebrates the best of Brixham with fireworks, dragon boat racing, cooking demonstrations, heritage trails, live music and more. Learn some tips and tricks from acclaimed chefs and take part in an array of family-friendly activities that will ensure every member of the family has a great time.

BrixFest Festival Family Festival


Exeter Respect, Exeter

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When: 8-9 June 2019  Where: LBD House, George Street, Exeter, EX11 1DA

Tickets &Prices: Free for all!

The organisers of this festival pride themselves on using the creative arts to celebrate diversity and invite the community to reject racism and prejudice in favour of love, compassion and understanding. Representing the diverse array of cultures in and around the Exeter area, there will be something for all backgrounds and ages here.

Exeter Respect Family Festival


Teignmouth Folk Festival, Teignmouth

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When: 21-23 June 2019  Where: Various venues around Teignmouth

Tickets & Prices: Various ticket tiers, from £10. Some free performances.

The wide range of meet and greets, performances, concerts and dance acts makes this folk festival an unmissable event.

Teignmouth Folk Festival Family Festival


Goldcoast Oceanfest, Croyde Bay

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When: 21-23 June 2019  Where: Limekiln Field, Moor Lane, Croyde, EX33 1NZ

Tickets & Prices: Family tickets between £30-£80. Children under 6 are eligible for discounted entry.

Taking place on a warm weekend in midsummer, this festival is all about amazing music, exciting water sports and just kicking back and having a good time.

Goldcoast Oceanfest Family Festival


Let’s Rock, Exeter

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When: 29 June 2019  Where: Powderham Castle, Exeter

Tickets & Prices: Tickets from £30. Children under 12 are eligible for free admission.

Showcasing the very best of the 1980s. Expect great music, exciting activities and plenty of amazing food from an array of cuisines.

Lets Rock Family Festival


Goren Festival, Honiton

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When: 28-30 June 2019  Where: Goren Farm, Stockland, Honiton, EX14 9EN

Tickets & Prices: Adult weekend tickets £30. Under 16’s weekend ticker £6.

There are always a lot of things going on in the fields and meadows of Goren Farm during its festival weekend. Embark on a bug hunt, go on an expert-led bat or butterfly walk, try your hand at archery, enjoy an evening of stargazing and indulge in a bit of mindfulness in a children’s and adult’s yoga session.

Goren Festival Family Festival


Glas-Denbury, Denbury

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When: 5-6 July 2019  Where: Greenhill Lane, Denbury, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DN

Tickets & Prices: Various ticket tiers available. Adult weekend with camping £85. Teen weekend with camping £75. Under 12’s weekend with camping £6.

This laid-back music festival takes place in the depths of the stunning Devon countryside and showcases the very best of the local area through creative performances, delicious food and family-friendly activities.

Glas-Denbury Family Festival


Wonder Fields, Great Fulford Estate Exeter

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When: 12-15 July 2019  Where: Great Fulford Estate, Dunsford, Exeter, EX6 7AJ

Tickets & Prices: Various ticket tiers. Weekend tickets from £59. Under 10’s are eligible for free admission.

Promising to take visitors on a journey through a field of sensory delights, this festival has everything from morning yoga sessions to woodland wonderlands softly illuminated with magical fairy lights.

Wonder Fields Family Festival


Chagstock, Chagford

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When: 19-20 July 2019  Where: Higher Fields, Whiddon Down, EX20 2PR

Tickets & Prices: Adult weekend tickets £95. Youth weekend tickets £63. Under 12’s go free.

This two-day event was initially conceived by a small group of friends who decided to put up a few tents in one of their gardens. Now it has developed into a much-loved event featuring everything from great music to circus performances, drumming workshops and Lego tents.

Chagstock Family Festival


Green Man Day, Pilton Green

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When: 20 July 2019  Where: Throughout the village of Pilton

Tickets & Prices: Free for all ages!

With everything from street performers to treasure hunts, Pilton truly comes alive during this one-day event that has something to offer all the family.

Green Man Day Family Festival


Sidmouth Folk Festival, Sidmouth

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When: 2-9 August 2019  Where: Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8XR

Tickets & Prices: Various ticket tiers available. Under 5’s are eligible for free admission.

This week-long celebration of music by the seaside boasts more than 700 events. From child-friendly masterclasses to ceilidh dancing, it really does deliver on its promise to offer something for everyone.

Sidmouth Folk Family Festival


Dartmoor Folk Festival, South Zeal

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When: 9-11 August 2019  Where: Recreation Ground, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon

Tickets & Prices: Day tickets £37. Weekend tickets from £60. Under 16’s eligible for half price entry. Under 5’s go free.

From fun-filled ceilidhs to workshops, craft events and more, the organisers of this three-day event certainly know how to put together a packed programme of events.

Dartmoor Folk Festival


Love Summer Festival, Plympton

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When: 7-12 August 2019  Where: Newnham Park Estate, Plympton, Devon, PL7 5BN

Tickets & Prices: Adult weekend ticket £85. Teenager weekend ticket £40. Child weekend ticket £30.

The meadow-setting of this event with its own woodland and meandering river really adds to it’s charm and magic. With everything from arts and crafts to healing events and music that is sure to get the whole family dancing, this festival will help you to get away from the stresses of everyday life for a little while.

Love Summer Festival


Beautiful Days, Escot Park

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When: 16-18 August 2019  Where: Escot Park, Nr Fairmile, Devon, EX14 3AZ

Tickets & Prices: Adult weekend ticket with camping £142. Under 16’s weekend ticket with camping £70. Under 10’s weekend camping ticket £40. Under 5’s weekend camping ticket £5.

With everything from art, theatre and comedy to craft stalls, street food and six music stages, you’ll be spoilt for choice for things to see and do.

Beautiful Days Family Festival


Dartmouth Food Festival, Dartmouth

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When: 18-20 October 2019  Where: Various venues in Dartmouth

Tickets & Prices: Free entry for all

A festival for foodies, here you can enjoy everything from cookery masterclasses to demonstrations by some of the region’s top chefs. You’ll also get to taste some of the best food and drink being produced in Devon.

Dartmouth Food Festival Family

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