Chagford – for the very funkiest happenings
Renowned as a stunning haven for artists and creative types, events in Dartmoor’s historic Chagford will be in full swing all summer long.
Neil Tappenden from Visit Chagford the town’s destination marketing organization said: “Some of Dartmoor’s most exciting events take place in and around historic Chagford every summer and visitors will receive a warm welcome in our hotels, B&Bs, independent shops and eateries.”
Chagstock – July 18-19
The legendary Chagstock Festival is a great reason to visit Chagford this summer and the full lineup has now been confirmed with Lightning Seeds headlining on Friday and million selling alt-rock legends The Waterboys topping the bill on Saturday.
Ex Libris Festival July 25 – 27
For centuries Chagford has been known as having magnetism for those involved in the Arts. Not least among these are the writers and poets who have used the landscape and nature as the inspiration for their work. To celebrate the town's literary heritage Ex Libris, an exhibition of written works, illustrated with flowers, will be held at the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Chagford. Among those who have lived and worked in Chagford are
well-known luminaries such as Evelyn Waugh, who wrote Brideshead Revisited
whilst staying at the Easton Court Hotel; Mary Wesley, author of The Camomile
Lawn and many other books; Freya Stark, the adventuring botanist and traveller
and R D Blackmore.
Chagford Show August 21
Possibly the very best of the one-day county shows is the popular Chagford Show with spectacular events and a free bus from Chagford. Why not stay over and experience this beautiful Dartmoor town's great independent shops and eateries?
Chagford Carnival August 30
Another colourful and vibrant Chagford tradition is the Carnival with free entertainment in Chagford’s historic square from 11am. Entertainment, bands and children’s fun lasts all day until 6pm. Then the grand finale, the Grand Procession (on foot) through the town from 6.30pm.
Chagford Film Festival September 22–27
“Do, or do not. There is no "try", as Yoda the wise one from The Empire Strikes Back once said. This is the unique thinking behind the Chagford Film Festival, which opens its doors for the fourth year from the 22 - 27 September 2014. The Festival has a brand-new website http://chagfordfilmfestival.com . As the Festival approaches, the site will be packed with information about this year’s exciting films, guests, workshops and special events.
For more information on what to do and where to stay in Chagford please visit http://www.visitchagford.com
