Falmouth Week (August): One of the UK's largest sailing regattas, combining yacht racing with a week of harbourside entertainment, fireworks, and events across the town.
Golowan Festival (Penzance, June): A revival of Cornwall's traditional Midsummer celebrations, featuring the 'Mazey Day' street parade with elaborate lanterns and costumes.
Fowey Festival of Arts & Literature (May): A week-long celebration of writing and the arts, drawing on the town's connection to author Daphne du Maurier.
Newquay Boardmasters (August): A major surf and music festival combining competitive surfing with live music performances on Fistral Beach.
St Piran's Day (March 5): Cornwall's patron saint's day, celebrated with parades and the flying of the black-and-white St Piran's flag across the county.
Padstow 'Obby 'Oss (May 1): An ancient May Day folk tradition in Padstow featuring costumed 'hobby horse' figures parading through the town accompanied by drumming and singing - one of England's oldest continuous folk customs.
Christmas Lights (December): Mousehole's harbour lights and similar displays in other fishing villages draw visitors throughout December.