Sensational September: Your Ultimate Guide to Events and Adventures in Redruth!
Summer is coming to an end, back to school is just around the corner and the nights are slowly starting to draw in. But here in Redruth and the surrounding areas, there are still lots of events that you do not want to miss. From the greatly anticipated opening of The Buttermarket, to the International Mining and Pasty Festival, September in Redruth offers a lot to look forward to.
FREE – Speak Cornish
Thursday 5th September 2024
Ever fancied learning Cornish? Kresen Kernow, home to thousands of archives full of rich Cornish History are helping to keep the language alive by hosting free monthly Cornish Language drop-ins.
There’s no need to book, so it is perfect for beginners who might not be ready to commit to a class. So, pop in, enjoy the fun, and be a part of the Kernewek revival.
Where: Kresen Kernow
When: 2 – 4pm
Neighbourhood Watch Drop in Session
Thursday 5th September 2024
The new Neighbourhood Watch Community Project Manager, Steph Good, will be holding an information drop-in session at 14:30-16:30 on Thursday 5th September in Redruth Library & Information Service.
When: 2:30 – 4:30pm
Redruth Town Market
Saturday 7th September
Join us for the lively Redruth Town Markets every first Saturday of the month, from 10am to 2pm. Experience the best of our community with delicious street food, toe-tapping live music, and unique crafts.
Bring your friends and family for a fantastic day out! See you there!
Where: Redruth Town Centre
When: 10am – 2pm
Wedding Fair at Penventon
Sunday 8th September 2024
Saying I do soon? Don’t forget to save the date for this event!
Simply Weddings Wedding Fair is the perfect opportunity for soon-to-be brides and grooms to explore the latest wedding trends and connect with top-notch suppliers.
Where: Penventon Hotel
When: 11am – 3pm
Heritage Open Days
Monday the 9th to Wednesday 18th September
Expect open days at various unique or interesting historic buildings and land across Cornwall, all free.
Nearby: Just as Heritage Open Days are celebrating 30 years – Kresen Kernow – home to Cornwall’s Archives – is celebrating its fifth anniversary!
- Saturday 07 September: 10:30am and 2pm
- Tuesday 10 September: 10:30am and 2pm
- Wednesday 11 September: 6pm
- Saturday 14 September: 10:30am and 2pm
Fancy exploring further afield?
Find out what other events are happening here.
Where: Kresen Kernow and various other Locations
When: 11am – 12pm
Roald Dahl Craft and Storytime
Friday 13th September
Roald Dahl Story Day is an annual celebration of Roald Dahl’s marvellous stories, characters and worlds from Matilda to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.
When: 3:30 – 4:30pm
The Cornish in Real Del Monte and Pachucha with Dr Sharon Shwartz and Cousin Jacks World – Cornish Mining
Friday 13th September
Specialist in Cornish Mining Migration, Dr Sharon P Shwartz, is set to give a fascinating talk about the first Cornish mineworkers to arrive in Real del Monte and Pachuca Mexico. This event is set to be a remarkable journey through 200 years of fascinating history and heritage.
This event is free for members and £2 for non-members
When: 7:30pm
Gala Concert
Friday 20th September
Continue the day’s celebrations of the International Mining and Pasty Festival into the evening with this Gala Concert. Featuring Four Lanes Male Voice Choir, barbershop quartet The Buccas Four, and acclaimed Mexican guitarist Raul Salvador Ruiz Rangel this event celebrates the Cornish Mexican connections through music.
Tickets cost £7
Where: Redruth Wesley
When: 7:30pm
Redruth International Mining and Pasty Festival
Friday 20th September – Saturday 21st September
The International Mining & Pasty Festival returns!
This year is a particularly special occasion because we are celebrating 200 years of Cornish Mining in our twin town Real Del Monte in Mexico.
The festival commences with a Mining Pilgrimage, then the engine house stacks are smoked once again at Wheal Uny to honour Miners both from Cornwall and Abroad.
Have a family Pasty recipe you think is unbeatable? Or do you like to defy tradition in pursuit of new flavour combinations?
On Saturday we celebrate the Cornish Pasty with a whole host of competitions, alongside the market and other live music and entertainment happening throughout the day.
Where: Redruth Town Centre
When: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Mega Nos Lowen
Saturday 21st September 2024
The long-awaited opening of the Buttermarket is happening this month!
Do you have room for a second helping of fun after the International Mining and Pasty Festival? Grab your finest Cornish Tartan and join in for an evening that promises to be filled with raucous Cornish revelry.
This event is for 18+
Where: The Buttermarket
When: 8pm
Harbour Festival Redruth
Sunday 22nd September – Sunday 29th September 2024
Set to embody the welcoming spirit of Cornwall, Harbour Festival will celebrate the stories of sanctuary and the journeys that brought people to Cornwall. Companies visiting from Belgium, Ukraine, Norway, Wales and Cornwall, will perform a programme of theatre, dance, circus and music for all ages held across multiple venues in the centre of Redruth.
Tickets cost £5 – £15 depending on the show.
Where: The Ladder and various other locations in Redruth
When: Various times
That’s it for now! Look out for next month’s blog to plan for October 2024 and beyond.