26th - 28th April

The festival celebrates local and regional food and drink, showcasing the culinary talents of chefs, producers, and artisans. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of food stalls, cooking demonstrations, tastings, and workshops throughout the festival.

The Minack Theatre is an open-air theatre carved into the granite cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, providing a stunning backdrop for performances. The theatre was created by Rowena Cade in the 1930s and has since become a popular venue for plays, musicals, and concerts.

Advance booking is recommended to guarantee admission for both the theatre and garden visits.

The gallery showcases a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and installations by both British and international artists, as well as hosting temporary exhibitions and events. The gallery's location overlooking the picturesque Porthmeor Beach adds to its appeal as a destination for art lovers (plus there’s a rooftop café with great views which you can visit without a ticket).

St Ives Boats offer daily boat trips leaving from St Ives harbour, when seal watching along the magnificent Cornish coast at Seal Island or across the bay at the famous Godrevy lighthouse.

Dolly P is an accredited wildlife safe operator (WISe Scheme) in St Ives Bay and their sea safari crew includes a British Divers Marine Life Rescue marine mammal medic who volunteers in a rescue role working with dolphins, whales, seals and much more.

Set in historic studios overlooking the ocean in St Ives, Cornwall our art classes attract visitors and locals alike. Class sizes are small and our team of tutors are practicing artists with a passion for teaching. There are various course durations and a range sf interesting subjects to focus on.