Community Events

Saltash Music, Speech & Drama Festival

Held annually during the last week of January and the first week of February at the Wesley Methodist Church, this competition festival for amateur performers of all age-groups was founded in 1990. There are classes for individuals and for groups, for poetry, prose, recital, bible reading, drama, singing, and instrumental music from classical to jazz. A Gala Concert, featuring performances by high-scorers from a selection of classes, and the presentation of cups and trophies, is held at the end of the fortnight. Members of the public are welcome (for a small entry fee) to come and enjoy morning, afternoon, or evening sessions throughout the two weeks of the Festival, and especially the Gala Concert.

Saltash May Fair

Continuing an 800-year tradition, the modern Saltash May Fair takes place every May Bank Holiday weekend. This two-day event starts on the Saturday in a traffic-free Fore Street with a parade, an arena where local and national talent show what they can do, street stalls, sideshows, competitions, and other activities. Sunday is the turn of the more energetic, with the Fun Run around a scenic route in the Saltash area, and (for the truly dedicated) the Saltash Half Marathon.

Forder Summer Fete

Held every year since 1968 on the village green at Forder, this traditional afternoon event includes boat races (weather and tide permitting), a raffle, various stalls and sideshows, a barbecue and other refreshments, with live music performed by the Saltash Town Band.

See the Forder Community and Conservation Association website for more details.

Saltash Regatta

Founded in 1835, this annual two-day event held at Saltash Waterside and on the Tamar offers Championship Gig Racing and other boat races, a wide range of market stalls and food vendors to suit all tastes and budgets, quirky and interesting craft stalls, displays and exhibitions, street entertainers and live music, a fun-fair, and more.

Photo credit: Saltash Team Ministry

St Nicholas & St Faith Christmas Tree Festival

The Christmas Tree Festival is a two-weeks event beginning on the last Saturday in November each year. During this time the interior of the church is filled with lit and decorated Christmas trees made from a variety of materials by local businesses, schools, and other groups. A nominal entrance fee helps to cover costs.

Photo credit: Pete Robinson

Saltash Christmas Festival

Held on the first Saturday in December, the Saltash Christmas Festival features stalls and entertainment in a traffic-free Fore Street throughout the day, followed by the annual Civic Carol Service held by torchlight in Victoria Gardens, then the switching on of the town's Christmas Lights, and a children's lantern parade.