Civic & Community Events

St Ives is an area rich in culture and history and has preserved its cultural traditions over centuries.

The town holds a number of civic and community events throughout the year, many of which have their roots in much older customs. There is a diverse and busy calendar civic events and in recent years, festivals have also joined them including the food festival and the September Festival which is one of the longest running cultural festivals in the country.

St Piran’s Day

March 5, 2026

St Ives Kite Fest

March 28, 2026

St Ives Town Q&A Gathering

April 20, 2026

May Day

May 4, 2026
Children dancing with ribbons around a pole in front of a granite building
Men smiling and walking in a crowd

The Ancient Tradition of Mayor Choosing

May 18, 2026

St Ives Food & Drink Festival

May 15, 2026
St Ives Food Festival 2019

John Knill Celebrations July 2026

July 25, 2026

Palemon Best Skatepark Community Fun Day July 2026 TBC

July 27, 2026

Remembrance Day St Ives and Lelant

November 8, 2026

St Ives Town Council