Mevagissey Feast Week 2018
Mevagissey has celebrated the ‘Feast of St Peter’ since 1754.
River Street Cafe is open all week so call in for breakfast, lunch or a drink.
This wonderful festival thought to be the longest surviving in Cornwall, owes its success to the blend of traditional and contemporary events which brings the whole community together and welcomes hundreds of visitors to share in its unique celebrations.
It has evolved into a wonderful community event, where locals, exiles and visitors to join in the celebrations. This event has become a must on the calendar.
There is no charge for the majority of events organised, but the festival relies on the public giving generously to the collectors during the week.
The weeklong event features exhibitions, demonstrations, live music and lots of fish dishes to eat. Along with choirs and bands, flora dances, children’s entertainment and competitions, plus colourful parades, boat and raft races, a fete and a huge firework display.
From early afternoon every day there is a programme of events you can take part in. There’s crab catching on the harbour, a pavement artist competition and a children’s tea for the kids, you can watch fishing boat races on the water, dance along the street in the traditional flora dance, or simply find a seat and enjoy listening to the many choirs and bands that perform during the week.
The festival ends with a spectacular firework display from the outer harbour.