The popular Cornish festival of St Piran’s Day will return on Saturday 2nd March 2024, 10am – 3pm.
Every year, we celebrate the patron saint of Cornwall – St Piran. The festival began as a celebration of tin miners but today St Piran’s Day is celebrated far and wide as a way of recognising all the great things about Cornwall. Come share your Cornish pride and traditions to help showcase our vibrant, fun community. How? Why not come dressed as something that reminds you of Cornwall.
From traditional music, live entertainment, a host of market stalls and games, there will be something for everyone.
Gool Peran Lowen
The parade and Trelawny shout
Starting at 11am the parade will leave Lemins Court, head up Lower Fore Street past the Miner Statue, then up Higher
ore Street and into Flowerpot Chapel car park. Before dispersing the parade will gather around the stage and join Redruth Town Band and the Red River Singers for the singing of Trelawny Shout at 12pm. All are welcome to join in as we raise our voices and sing loud and proud.
Fore Street
Stalls: food, crafts and engagement stalls on Fore Street and Market Strand all day.
Children’s Carousel: 10am-3pm
New Town Crier coat unveiling at The Miner Statue: 10am
Despite making alterations to the old and outdated Town Crier Coat, trousers and hat the uniform just didn’t fit 18 year old Max Morrison or reflect the modern and creative feel of the contemporary town. So a group of artists led by Sue Hill set about designing and making a bespoke Story Coat for the Town Crier that features artworks from local artists and the community.
Parade: Starting at 11am the parade will leave Lemins Court, head up Lower Fore Street past the Miner Statue, then up Highter Fore Street and into Flowerpot Chapel car park. Before dispersing the parade will gather around the stage and join Redruth Town Band and the Red River Singers for the singing of Trelawny Shout at 12pm. All are welcome to join in as we raise our voices and sing loud and proud.
Music at the Miner: Red River Singers 10:15am – 11am
Raffidy Dumitz: 12:30pm – 1pm
Choir performance outside the Regal Cinema: 10:00am Raise the Ruth, 12:15pm Maids of Melody
Entertainment in Tatey Court: Carn Brea Morris Dancers 1:30pm- 2:15pm with a short break in the middle.
Performance in the Alcove: Cobweb Tours 2pm
Flowerpot Chapel Car Park
Mini Food Village and stalls: 10am-3pm
On the stage:
- Bagas Crowd 10am
- Parade gathers for the blessing 11:30am
- Trelawny Shout 12pm
- Treleigh School Community Choir 12:15pm
- Cobweb Tours telling the story of St Piran 12:30pm
- Holman-Climax Male Voice Choir 1pm-2pm
- Maids of Melody 2pm-3pm
Alma Place
Games: Play a range of games including giant snakes and ladders, Connect 4, Jenga, noughts & crosses and hop scotch.
*Weather dependant
Market Hall
Stalls: crafts and engagement stalls in Market Hall all day.
Music:
- Strange Folk 10am-11am
- Jumping out Duo 11am – 11:40am and 12pm-12:30pm
- The Goonbillys 1pm-1:45pm
St Rumon’s Gardens
Cobweb Tours stories: 10:30am
St Rumon’s Gardens are a lovely space to relax with food, sing and enjoy some quieter time away from the festival.
Redruth United Methodist Church
Coffee and refreshments: 10am-12.30pm
Redruth United Methodist Church previously known as the Gateway – Porth an Dre invite you to join them for coffee and refreshments in the Memorial Hall (above the railway station).
Redruth Library
Open: 10am – 3pm
Music: 10am Redruth Festival Band performance
St Piran’s crafting: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Quiet Room: 10am-3pm
Designed for those who need to escape the hustle and bustle of the festival, the quiet room in Redruth Library is a room separate from the main library area for people to sit and relax. Ear defenders and sensory toys will be available.
Joy Ex-Stasis Art Exhibition: 10am-3pm
Local artist M. Rose will be showcasing paintings from a couple of his different series in the Langaman Room at Redruth Library. His paintings interweave elements of mythology and classical literature expressing them in a colourful figurative nature that the unconscious can unravel and play with. His paintings do contain some nudity so please use your discretion before entering the exhibition.
The Oxford Inn
Cornish / Celtic Music Session: 12.30pm – 3pm
Traditional music session hosted by Lowender. Anyone is welcome to bring instruments, dancing feet and singing voices, or just come and enjoy the music and the atmosphere.
The Drapery
St Piranby: 11am – Midnight
A day of local bands and hot food on sale by Fat Breads. £2 all day ticket.
Kresen Kernow
Lino printing: 10am – 12pm and 1pm-3pm
Join us to print a Cornish inspired lino carving all about the story of St Piran. Choose from a variety of coloured inks and paper, and create a piece of artwork to take home. We’ve got some great NEW designs to choose from, including a Cornish mine engine, St Piran arriving in Cornwall on a millstone, a St Piran’s cross and daffodils – plus lots more! This activity is free for any age and there’s no here’s no need to book!
The Art Room
Lino printmaking: 10am-12pm and 1-3pm
Have-a-go printmaking sessions with Redruth Press and Krowji printmaker Caroline Wilkins. Places are £20 and booking is required: artroomredruth.co.uk/product/3febprint
Fluxus Cornwall Mini Exhibition: 2pm
Fluxus Cornwall CIC will exhibiting the interactive games and amusements created by local artists and inventors for their community-built ‘arcade’. For more info info visit fluxuscornwall.co.uk/workshops
There’s something for everyone at the Festival, so come on down and say hello.