{"id":709,"date":"2016-01-19T18:29:52","date_gmt":"2016-01-19T18:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vwcamperhire.com\/blog\/?p=709"},"modified":"2017-12-19T17:26:09","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T17:26:09","slug":"tour-popular-cornish-festivals-in-a-beautiful-campervan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vwcamperhire.com\/blog\/tour-popular-cornish-festivals-in-a-beautiful-campervan\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour Popular Cornish Festivals in a Beautiful Campervan"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the popularity of festivals<\/a> of all types on the up throughout the South West, particularly during the summer months, what better place to take a trip in a VW camper van this summer. We have pulled together a few that we think are worth a Cornish trip. Head South and West (from most places) pick up a VW camper and head into Cornwall for a few days away from it all \u2013 take your pick of which to try!<\/p>\n

Porthleven Food Festival \u2013 16th<\/sup> \u2013 17th<\/sup> April 2016<\/h2>\n

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Established only 7 years ago Porthleven Food Festival has firmly established itself as a \u201cmust go\u201d for foodies. Attracting internationally renowned chefs, still to be announced for 2016 \u2013 previous stars included Anthony Worrall Thompson and Rick Stein, amongst many Michelin start chefs. The festival organised by local volunteers attracts over 20,000 visitors. The organisers focus their efforts on stimulating the local economy by involving the whole community and promoting the awareness of the extent and quality of locally produced food.<\/p>\n

Tropical Pressure Festival \u2013 15th \u2013 17th July 2015<\/h2>\n

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The festival in a stunning Cornish location based on spacious, green organic farm above Porthtowan. Headline bands are still to be announced but, the festival has lots for everyone including a popular kids zone to keep the family interested all weekend. The campsite has space for campervans but these go pretty quickly, also for 2016 there will be a dedicated family area with a noise restriction from 10pm.<\/p>\n

Perhaps, more uniquely \u2013 Tropical Pressure is a 100% vegetarian festival \u2013 bringing together top vegetarian chefs and street food stall \u2013 which offer food for all the family to enjoy. There will also be a World Food Market in the Roots Arena.<\/p>\n

Cornwall Folk Festival \u2013 26th<\/sup> \u2013 29th<\/sup> August 2016<\/h2>\n

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The Annual Cornwall Folk Festival in Wadebridge, Cornwall \u2013 is literally a bank holiday weekend of music and dance. If you want to do it in a camper van then they recommend the Little Bodieve Holiday Park locally. For 3 days, just take everything in your stride enjoying great music and company. The festival spills into the town centre and the local area. There will also be Cornish Young Folk Musician of the Year.<\/p>\n

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Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival \u2013 9th<\/sup>-11th<\/sup> September 2016<\/h2>\n

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In just its fourth year The Little Orchard Cider and Music festival has become affirm favourite with festival goers. With a raft of things going on; live big bands, silent discos, hot tubs, cider tasting, hot tubs and tractor rides, really something for everyone! Coming for 2016 is The Little Orchard Feast Village \u2013 an all-day stop-off for something you fancy. With camping and campervans on site \u2013 you really can pull up, unpack and relax for the weekend.<\/p>\n

Looe Music Festival \u2013 23rd<\/sup> \u2013 25th<\/sup> September 2016<\/h2>\n

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The Looe Music Festival features three days of live music located \u201ceverywhere\u201d in the area. From the main venues, through to music on every street corner there is something for everyone, all wrapped up with a friendly, get along attitude to make things go with a swing. The festival attracts some big names, in 2015 including, Jools Holland, The Proclaimers and Bad Manners to name but a few. The picture above doesn\u2019t represent much about the festival but we can\u2019t resist a VW camper!<\/p>\n

With all the fantastic events coming up, and them only being a couple of hours from our Devon base, now is the time to get your campervan booked ready to hit the Cornish trail this summer. See more of campervans on our campervan hire page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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