Cornish Country Fayre- Saturday 28th August 2010

Applications for stall holders available here

The spectacular backdrop of Trereife Park, near Penzance, will be the setting of a summer fayre on Saturday 28th August.

A range of attractions will give the event the atmosphere of a traditional country fayre, with a companion dog show, heavy shire horses, and the Western Hunt horses and hounds. A range of classic cars will be on display and visitors will be welcome to browse an array of food, craft and trade stalls, while local Jazz bands provide the soundtrack.

Other star attractions, however, looks set to be the Falconry display, Cornish wrestling, as well as Ferret racing and magnificent Steam Engines.

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Party in the Park- Sunday 30th August 2010

This stunning venue is the setting for an annul music event. Party In The Park is all about the best local bands playing in front of the best crowd, all under one roof !
The event is being held under cover in marquees within the beautiful and historic grounds of Trereife Park, 1/2 mile west of Penzance on the A30 Lands End road.
£7 on the door.
2pm to midnight
This is an ALL AGES event
More info on FREE buses from Penzance Greenmarket and times, etc call 01736 362750

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Trereife Christmas Gifts Fair- Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st November

Open 10 am- 5pm

The weekend kicks off in magical style with a series of demonstrations and a programme of entertainment, as well as an art exhibition in the Gallery.

The Craft Fair will take place all under cover in heated marquees and over the course of the weekend, visitors may browse a range of quality art and craft. A selection of local food suppliers will be on hand to tickle your taste buds, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up on an array of fine foods and drinks for the festive season. Poet’s Cafe will also be serving a selection of homemade refreshments.

Should you fancy a diversion from the Christmas gift buying and nibbles, Tim Le Grice will be conducting tours of his historic home, allowing visitors to absorb Trereife’s extensive history while supping on a glass of mulled wine.

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Trereife Wedding Show Success

Sunday 7th February saw the first of Trereife’s Wedding Shows. The show took place inside the house and two fully dressed Wedding Marquees, where we showcased the very best of the southwest’s weddings suppliers.

We featured a fabulous fashion show, inspirational hair and make up demonstrations, food and wine tasting, live music, photography exhibition, with fantastic food being served in the Poet’s Cafe to cap it off. The weather was fine, if not a little cold, but the atmosphere was brilliant and everyone worked hard to make it a great day. View the photos here! Don’t forgot to leave your comments and join our mailing list!

Finally, a big thanks to all the stall holders for supporting the event and I hope everyone had a successful event!

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Upcoming events in 2010

More details will be available closer to the event.

3/4/5 April Easter Fair with Grand Egg Hunt

3 May May Horns Picnic

19/20 June Folk Festival

7/8 August Summer Food and Craft Fair

21/22 August Cornwall Design Fair in association with Hidden Art

28 August Country Fair

29 August Party in the Park

(date to be confirmed) Christmas Fair

Exhibitions in the main Gallery:

8-28 February Painted Quartets from Cheltenham Music Festival

26 March - 9 April Romi Behrens and Alice Mumford

9 - 23 April Claire Armitage - photographic and design

28 May - 11 June Tom Henderson-Smith

13 June - 24 June Cornwall Ceramics and Glass Group

30 July - 13 August John B Anderson

14 - 31 August Five from St Ives (Anthony Frost, Bob Devereuex, Stephen Prince, David Holmes and Colin Freebury)

2 - 17 September Edwina Broadbent

1 - 15 October Liz Hunter

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