Newquay Guide 2016 Dec 2016 | Page 46

46 EVENTS Newquay July Carnival Week 2nd-9th 10-14th Boardmasters aug Newquay’s famous Fistral Beach is the main hive and focal point of the action including the surf, skate and BMX competitions and Watergate Bay is home to the music festival. No summer in Newquay would be complete without the carnival and this year there’s a whole week of events and activities that different venues around the town will host for all the family to enjoy. The award-winning Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach event will return at Watergate Bay near Newquay, with the promise of speed and excitement featuring some of the country’s top professional polo players will compete for the Watergate Bay Trophy. 9th-11th sept 16-18th sept NQY Fish festival One of Cornwall’s celebrated seafood and crafts weekends gives Newquay an opportunity to showcase one of its hidden gems, ‘the fishing harbour’ with a dazzling menu of delicious dishes cooked on the quay by local Chefs using fresh local produce along with some of the best entertainment Newquay has to offer! NEW YEARS events 2016 EVE CARNIVAL A much-loved Newquay tradition, the town comes alive on New Year’s Eve as residents and visitors of all ages are encouraged to wear fancy dress and outrageous costumes through town for celebrations, ending up at Central Square for the count-down to midnight, followed by fireworks at Newquay Harbour. CALL 01637 854020 VISITNEWQUAY.ORG