Callington’s Mayfest will return again on Saturday 9th of May.
Get ready for an unforgettable day of music, dance, and celebration as Callington MayFest 2026 takes over the town on Saturday, 9th May! Expect a vibrant spectacle filled with singing, dancing, bustling stalls, and the show stopping Grand Procession.
The Ultimate Street Festival Experience
On 9th May, Callington will be transformed into a festival wonderland featuring:
🎵 Live bands & musicians
💃 Dazzling dancers
🐴 Spectacular horse displays
🎭 Theatre performances
🎊 The Grand Procession of Giants – a sight not to be missed!
💃 Join the Fun – Learn Cornish Dance & Music! 🎻
Leading up to MayFest, free Cornish dance and music workshops—open to all abilities! Come along, learn something new, and immerse yourself in Cornwall’s rich cultural heritage.
📅 Save the Date – Saturday, 9th May 2026!
With two town centre stages and Many indoor venues, there’s something for everyone, no matter your age or musical taste. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and get ready for Callington MayFest 2026
Mayfest 2026 Schedule
Helpful links
- Mayfest facebook page
- CaVe Website (Event host)
- Email the host
- Stall Holders (Diverse Events)
- Mayfest 2025 page
Travel on the Day
By Car
If you are planning to drive to Mayfest, be aware that there will be a number of road closures in the area as a lot of the action takes place on the streets of Callington. B&M Car park (New road South) is normally open. New road (North) May be closed. (I will edit this when the traffic order becomes live)
Free parking is available in the Town Councils Free cark park on Saltash road.
By Bus
The normal drop off location in new road will be closed as this is in the centre of one of the road closures. Bus’s will instead stop at Saltash road opposite the primary school running on their normal scheduled timetable.
Be sure to pop in to the Prim-Raf Theatre
We’re excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production with TADA/Tamar Arts and Drama Association CIO. Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping on stage for the very first time, we’d love to see you!
Launch of YOUNG PLAYERS
YOUNG PLAYERS at Prim-Raf Theatre! For ages 13-18 (see poster), Or chat to us at Mayfest. The Theatre will be open from 10am – 5.00Pm to find out more and to register your interest.
Pop in on Mayfest to find out more or read our post >>HERE<<
Food & Drink
Plenty of to eat and drink on the day, From street food to local venues who will be open for refreshments. Here is a brief list…
- Lost surfers (Food & Drink) (Pannier market)
- Calli pizza (food & Drink) (Pannier Market)
- Red panda (takeaway) (Pannier Market)
- blue chip (Chip shop) (Fore street)
- Bulls head (pub) (Fore street)
- Castle chicken (Takeaway) (Fore street)
- Callington social club (Pub) (Well street)
- Cricket club (Drink) (new road car park)
- Ales N Tails (Drink) (serving from new road)
Callington’s Monthly Market
The monthly market will be running outdoors for Mayfest, In the Pannier market.
Annual events in Callington
Callington hosts a number of annual events.
- Mayfest (link to page)
- Honey fair (link to page)
- Kelliwik Gollowi {Link to page)
- St Pirans day (link to page)
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