Lionstar are a Reggae/Rock/World Fusion band based in The South-West UK. The band comprises of 6 members, all of which bring a unique characteristic to the overall sound through their …
Bleeding Four Strings
The Bleeding 4 Strings – Formed 3 years ago when 3 Hatherleigh Ukulele Bashers started jamming with bass player Pete from 80’s Hatherleigh band ‘ The Six’. Expect a mix …
Samba – Flower Dance – Energia Samba Band
Kicking off this years Festival in style. Get ready for some samba as Energia bring a modern and cultural twist to the Flower Dance of yesteryear. Gather in the Market …
ERDEM MISIRLIOĞLU
We’re delighted to present ERDEM MISIRLIOĞLU playing at Lower Pullworthy. Erdem regularly performs across the UK, appearing in venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, Barbican Hall, Snape Maltings, Cardiff …
Blacksmith Demo Workshop
Come along and view a Blacksmith demonstration workshop. 10am-12pm – The Workshop Studio, 43 Market Street
All Bar One
5 musicians with more than 120 years of experience playing great music from Doris Day to Duke Ellington, Chuck Berry to Coldplay and beyond. The only qualification to be in …
Bath Bombs Workshop
Bath Bombs workshop by Christina Knights. Learn how to make bath bombs that will be a delight at bathtime. Materials provided just bring something to take it home in. Limited …
The Cuckoo & the Nightingale – Concert
Monday July 23rd 2018 at 7.30pm By the Augmented Choir of St. Andrew’s Church, Sampford Courtenay (director of Music: Roger Cleverdon) to include anthems by Tallis, Redford, Gibbons, Purcell, Handel, …
Hatherleigh All Stars
Hatherleigh based superstars Rob, Dave, Christy, Eliza and Ben will be gracing the stage once again in the Town Square – there is absolutely no suppressing these guys and Festival …
Karina and the Slaves
Festival is delighted to welcome back Karina and the Slaves are four experienced musicians, consisting of a powerful female vocalist, guitar, bass & drums. Their very varied set list ranges …
The Dockneys
The Dockneys are a powerhouse rock/pop trio bringing fantastic ‘rocked-up’ versions of Rock, Pop and Motown songs from across the decades. The band formed for a wedding in April 2017 …
Something about Mary
Something About Mary! Kick off your shoes and dance! Mary and Tony got bored one night at a gig and Something About Mary was born. Rhythm and Blues, Tex Mex, …
Storytelling with Clive PiG
Clive joins us in the Hatherleigh Primary School’s Woodland Area to perform and tell stories. “Clive PiG – Mister Storyfella, is a storyteller like no other. Using masks & music, …
United Festival Service with Gospel Choir
United Festival Service with Gospel Choir in the Town Square from 11am
Bat Detectives in the Churchyard
Who lurks in the dark of Hatherleigh’s Churchyard? Join us to discover the creatures of the night. We’re inviting people to have a go at using specialist detector equipment that allows …
Market Memories: Hatherleigh, Celebrating 100 Years of Change
Market Memories in conjunction with Beaford Arts, Salar Gallery and Hatherleigh History Society we are celebrating change in Hatherleigh over the last 100 years years with a nod of great …
Rising Stars – Circus Performance
Join Rising Stars Drama group for a circus based adventure! A brand new circus story devised by the Little Stars, and an exploration of comedy and traditional clowning from the …
Hatherleigh Players
The Hatherleigh Players will be performing their Summer play Sunday afternoon in The Square. Details coming soon!
Working Horses Then and Now
Join Ben and Larry May at Lower Upcott Farm just outside Hatherleigh and meet their working shire horses. Ben will discuss the horses historical importance to the working life and …
Oak Chop Block and Platter Workshop – Lower Upcott
Spend a few hours at our lovely old farm in the very heart of Devon embellishing your own Oak Block or Platter. Join us to experience an abridged version of …
The Barefoot Bandit
The Barefoot Bandit are a highly energetic, new wave reggae/dub band based in Devon UK. Their sound mixes catchy melodies and exciting rhythms with a combination of modern roots reggae …
the EMBEZZLERS
The EMBEZZLERS are a 6 piece, 100% Live, SKA band based in Exeter, Devon. Playing the best in SKA and 2TONE from Desmond Dekker, Toots and Jimmy Cliff to The …
Masks and Puppets Exhibition – Commerce House
Don, resident in Hatherleigh for 30 years, shows examples of masks and puppets made from simple materials, many recycled, which were created to inspire thousands of children in West Country …
Rising Stars Drama Group Performance
Rising Stars are a drama group for young people based in Okehampton. Dedicated to theatre arts we’ve been working on three small performances – come and see the magic they’ve …
Cycle Workshop
Is your bike road-worthy? Can you mend a puncture while out riding? No? Come to our bike workshop at Hatherleigh festival …… The workshop will be free, but any donations …
Mariners Away
The ‘Mariners away’ home ‘port’ is the Kings Arms in the village of South Zeal, Dartmoor, and have been singing and entertaining for fun for some 10 years. We sing …
5th Annual Hatherleigh Craft Show – 12pm Sunday 23rd
Open to the public 12noon – 3pm to view the exhibits post judging. 25 classes covering a wide variety of craft from knitting to painting, photography to metal work and …
Saturday Afternoon in The Square
Saturday afternoon from 12pm! We have a bumper packed afternoon of non stop entertainment. 12pm – Kicking the afternoon off at noon will be Cross Border. We are pleased to …
Circus Skills Workshop (Age 6 – 16 Years)
All the fun of the Circus is guaranteed during this 90 minute entertainingly different workshop. Learn to balance a feather, spin a plate, catch a hoop and juggle. There will …
Young Artists Exhibition – Old Schoolds
Artists aged 16 – 25 We would love to see your work. This is a great opportunity to exhibit your work during Hatherleigh Festival. There is absolutely no theme and …
Lionstar – Playing on Friday Night!
Lionstar are a Reggae/Rock/World Fusion band based in The South-West UK. The band comprises of 6 members, all of which bring a unique characteristic to the overall sound through their …
Original Prints – Old Schools (upstairs)
Original Prints. Using traditional and digital processes from etching to woodcuts, this diverse exhibition will show the work of illustration and fine art students and staff working in print at …
Claire Colvin – inspired by Exeter Chiefs
Claire, who used to live in Hatherleigh has spent the last two years studying dynamic rugby moves, working in charcoal, pencil and Bronze. Inspired by the rise of the Exeter …
Rupert Stockwin’s Pop-up Exhibition in a Horsebox!
We are delighted to welcome Rupert Stockwin to exhibit his wide range of photographs during Hatherleigh Festival. From Rupert; My camera and I come across unusual or amusing or breathtakingly …
Pirate Hat or Pilgrim Hat? Who Goes There??
Come and make your own spectacular hat and fill out your passport with everything you need to sail the high seas as a Pirate or a Pilgrim. Running from 10am …
Dance Workshop – Ellodie Stott School of Dance
Join Ellodie Stott School of Dance at the Community Centre on Saturday morning for some fantastic Dance Workshops. The workshops are based on contemporary dance and street dance with the …
Josie Lloyd Watercolours at The Pottery
I have been a blues guitarist for most of my life but trained and worked as a potter. I had a studio in Lincolnshire and sold and exhibited my own …
Poet & Painter – Helen Jagger & Michael Moss – Salar Gallery
Salar Gallery Art Exhibition Helen Jagger reads from Poet & Painter, a limited and signed edition book of work by Michael Moss and Helen Jagger; a two-way conversation over …
Hatherleigh Players Present: ‘Murder On Air’ by Andrew Hull
It is September 1957 and the cast of long-running radio play, Major Siddlington Rides Out, are preparing to record the final episode. A select audience has been invited to witness …
Helen Jagger – Wednesday 26th July, 7pm Salar Gallery
Helen Jagger reads from Poet & Painter, a limited and signed edition book of work by Michael Moss and Helen Jagger; a two-way conversation over three years between his paintings …
River Wildlife Workshop
Discover what’s lurking in Hatherleigh’s river! Meet at stile next to the toddler play area at Hatherleigh Community Centre and please wear wellies as some of the workshop will be …
Fireblockers
Once upon a time 4 guys and 1 girl met at a pub on Dartmoor they started jamming in front of the fire so the landlady dubbed them THE FIREBLOCKERS …
Cross Border
We’re are so pleased to invite Cross Boarder back to play at this year’s Festival. Formed in 2010, Cross Border features Brian and Gwyneth Bennellick on Rhythm Guitar and Mandolin, …
Hannah and Trefoil
We are delighted to welcome Hannah and Trefoil to Hatherleigh Festival 2017. Hannah and Trefoil are (L to R) Hugh Gascoyne – Bass guitar, kick pedal, vocals, dodgy shirts. Hannah …
Exhibitions 2017
Exhibitions will be announced shortly!
Far from the Delta
Far From the Delta are a blues trio with a rock edge. They take delta blues, Chicago blues, the British blues explosion and make the songs their own. Not content …
Hatherleigh Silver Band
The Award winning Hatherleigh Silver Band will once again be opening the Festival in The Square. PLAYING THURSDAY 7.30-8.30PM
Vince Lee and the Big Combo
Vince Lee has been a mainstay on the South West’s music scene for over 30 years. An authentic, virtuoso blues guitarist & singer who’s band ‘The Big Combo’ have been …
Chilli Chow Down Competition 2016
Why not enter our Chilli-chow-down Challenge? Eat the most chillies and you could go home with a trophy and the title “Hatherleigh Chilli Festival 2016 – Chilli Chow Down Champion”. …