Combe Martin Festivities, Events and Markets 2024

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The organisations listed here should have up-to-date information, dates and timings for their respective events. For village news, check on Facebook/What’s On Combe Martin, or contact Combe Martin Museum Tel. 01271 889031. The monthly Combe Martin 'Shammickite' news magazine can be found in several local outlets, including the Museum and Information Point on Cross Street, near the beach. 

Combe Martin Events and Festivities Not to be Missed 

Combe Martin Carnival usually takes place in mid-August each year. Traditionally a parade, floats, and a wheelbarrow race along the village’s long street, locals are keen to keep this event going. In 2024, the Carnival is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday 10^th August.

Find out more about entries and events from the Combe Martin Carnival Facebook page. 

The Hunting of the Earl of Rone is a historic trad-folk music event that takes place annually in Combe Martin over the four-day Spring Bank Holiday weekend. The event was held in the 1800s but it was discontinued. It was then reinstated in the 1970s.

In 2024, the Hunting of the Earl of Rone event took place from May 24-27. Official details and times are posted on the Earl of Rone website. Don't miss it in 2025.

Over the weekend, the Grenadiers, ‘Obby Oss’, the Fool, and villagers, hunt for the Earl of Rone in the village, finally finding him on the Monday night. You can watch video footage of the Earl of Rone on YouTube. 

Watched by hundreds of spectators, the hapless earl is paraded and mocked through the streets of Combe Martin, pausing at the Pack o' Cards Inn. The festivities end at the harbour beach on the Monday evening, where the Earl is thrown into the sea. Visit the official website.

See the mummers and guisers, and photographs, at Combe Martin Museum on Cross Street. 

Combe Martin Museum is holding events, coffee mornings, open days and presentations in Summer 2024. There will be talks on the local Silver Mines, Smuggling, Old Combmartin Shops, and more.

For information visit Combe Martin Museum or call 01271 889031, Monday - Friday mornings.

Combe Martin Village Hall, formerly the Drill Hall, has a busy calendar in 2024. This year there will be farmers' markets, shows, plant sales and crafts, and local clubs. Book fairs, and Wrestling. More events are coming for 2024; visit the Village Hall website˃ for the latest news.

Read about the history of Combe Martin's historic Drill Hall in the centre of the village ˃

Combe Martin Shammick Farmers’ Market and Craft Fair is held in the Village Hall on High Street, monthly in the morning. Watch the Village Hall website for the next Farmers' Market & Craft Fair (Combemartinvillagehall.co.uk/). 

There is usually a variety of local crafts, gifts, home-made preserves, cakes, pies, and fresh vegetables at these markets. Visit the Village Hall Farmers' Market from 9:30 a.m., and get a coffee and bacon bap while you browse. 

Combe Martin’s Strawberry Fair traditionally marks the start of the strawberry season. In 2024, the annual Strawberry Fair including crafts and activities took place at Combe Martin Village Hall, High Street, on June 2^nd from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The Legendary Grand Tour 2024 (North Devon’s famous Mini Weekend) is planned for August 24^th, 25^th and 26^th. Otherwise known as ‘Mini Madness’, the LGT is a unique motoring event in North Devon. On its way round North Devon, the Grand Tour should pass through Combe Martin at about 3:30 p.m. on Monday 26^th August. It will then drive on to Ilfracombe. 

Up to 250 Minis travel in a convoy, creating a spectacle nearly 10 miles long. The LGT is still going strong and raising charity funds after 25 years. The LGT brings out thousands of spectators, and the highlight is the arrival and raucous welcome at Children's Hospice South West, Little Bridge House, Redlands Road, Fremington, Barnstaple EX31 2PZ.

Combe Martin Village Hall Book Fair is scheduled at the Village Hall on the High Street from Wednesday 24th July (p.m.) to Wednesday 7th August. It features up to 3,000 pre-loved books on sale, all day and every day. Also, there is usually a Jumble Sale for adults and kids.

St Peter ad Vincula Church Combe Martin is holding 'Messy Church', crafts, games and activities in 2024. There is usually a Village Flower Festival at the parish church during August. These events and others are advertised on Facebook/St Peter ad Vincula Combe Martin.

Combe Martin Gardening Club and Women’s Institute meet regularly at the Parish Church Hall, Rectory Road, Combe Martin. Details can be found on Facebook and websites.

Where to Find Info

Check the Combe Martin Village Hall website for news of upcoming events and parties, and check out Visit Combe Martin online. Also visit Facebook/What's on Combe Martin. 

Combe Martin Museum on Cross Street is open on weekdays, and pick up the local Shammickite magazine available from several outlets. Also check with Combe Martin's Pubs for their upcoming summer events and music. This year there will be beach parties with music.

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Disclaimer: We have no affiliation or connection with any other website or organisation and this is not an official guide. 

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