30^th March to 6^th April

Bookings Required

 

One of the oldest surviving customs in the country, believed to be

a ancient fertility rite marking the coming of spring.

The day starts early morning on May day, with trhe stable doors

opening to let the Oss appear onto the narrow streets, around the

harbour and through the narrow lanes, the procession of the

`Obby `Oss Clan. Festivities go on all day and into the evening

Again one of the oldest surviving customs in the country,

a May day celebration to mark the coming of spring and

the passing of winter

The principal Dance – the Furry Dance takes the form of a

dignified procession, with gentleman wearing top hats and tails

and the ladies in their finest full length dresses

Free

 

Trevithick Day Festivities: include model exhibitions, street

entertainment, a fun fair, the Bal Maidens and Miners Dance

led by Camborne Town Band, the parade of miniature engines

and, what everyone comes to see, the display of steam engines

and the steam parade