What’s it all about?
The festival was established in 2006 and embraces the places, people, history, culture and industry connected to this very Cornish river. With its diverse mix of events taking place at dozens of locations around the water, the festival gives a real chance to engage with life on the river and discover some of its fascinating history.
What happens?
The ten day festival is a not-for-profit community festival which encompasses over 150 events ranging from music and drama, arts and heritage to gig racing, swimming and wildlife walks. Throughout the festival you’ll find a range of diverse entertainment, including jazz bands playing on the harbour in St Mawes, film screenings on ferries moored offshore and, of course, plenty of seafood to sample.
How can you take part?
All the action takes place in Falmouth, Truro and around the Roseland Peninsula and thousands of people flock to the area where there are simply loads of events to take part in. Pick up tips from celebrity chefs demonstrating seafood recipes, watch a street theatre performance, listen to a traditional male voice choir, dance the night away to Celtic music or you could even take part in the Castle to Castle swim across the Fal Estuary.
Did you know?
In 2011 the festival raised over £75,000 for charity. Falmouth harbour is the third largest natural harbour in the world and its strategic location led to the town being established as one of the most important packet ship ports in the UK. From 1689 up until the late 1800s ships from Falmouth carried mail packets to and from British embassies and outposts around the world.
Info:
www.falriverfestival.co.uk Location: Around the Fal River.