Hatherleigh Festival

Open Mic
2025-07-13 15:00 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Open Mic Afternoon

After the wild success of last year’s Open Mic it is back again on Sunday afternoon. Come and join us for a very relaxed session in the Town Square. If you’re a budding local musician, or just fancy a try at performing live, come along and have a go. All welcome.

Look out for the Wristband Draw too!

Puppet Show: The Fairy who wanted to Fly
2025-07-13 14:15 - 14:45 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Mary lived in the forest with her grandfather. Her dream was to fly away with the fairies. A mysterious new friend makes a deal to help her build wings of her own.

This is a contemporary fairy story about ecology, friendship and global unity told using marionettes, music and puppetry.

Suitable for all ages, no unaccompanied children.

Book Binding Workshop
2025-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Old Schools, 23 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Learn how to bind your own sketchbook or journal with a few simple stitches. Decorate the cover with watercolours. Make two sketchbooks. All materials provided including a bookbinding needle, linen thread and papers to take home.

Ages 12 and up.

Places limited, book now to avoid disappointment!

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Wacky Science Party!
2025-07-13 12:15 - 13:45 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Science-themed disco followed by a wacky science show.

Brought to you by DNA Kids, highly rated children’s party entertainers.

Guide age 4-11 years, everyone welcome.

The Burton Art Box , Camera Obscura
2025-07-13 11:00 - 16:00 | The Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
The Burton Art Box Camera Obscura will be in The Square on Sunday. Come along and experience the natural phenomenon where light and physics teach us about the birth of cameras.

Open Air Church Service
2025-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Join us for a ‘Churches Together’ service, with Rev. Leigh Winsbury, Chris Jackson and Patrick Kimber.

Sashiko Visible Mending with Jan Ramirez
2025-07-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Alchemy Room, Hole Court, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Following their recent, successful mending workshops Sustainable Hatherleigh are running another to introduce using simple Sashiko stitching to repair denims.

Create your own designs using the methods of mending you will learn with Jan in this workshop.

Numbers will be kept to 6 people per 2-hour session which will be held in The Alchemy Room, Hole Court on Sunday morning from 10 am to 2 pm. Booking essential – please reserve tickets below or Contact us. Cost to cover materials only, £5 per person, pay on arrival. Please bring your own jeans or use denim provided on the day.

Party on with DJ Steve Attfield
2025-07-12 22:30 - 23:59 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
From 10.30pm till midnight, in the square, DJ Steve Attfield will be bringing an electric mix of house music, sprinkled with some soul / funk and disco vibe – that the Hatherleigh crowd love!

Horce Divorse
2025-07-12 21:30 - 22:30 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Horce Divorse is a punk rock band composed of four long time mates who share a passion for music. Hailing from a small town in Devon, their music is heavily influenced by the colourful characters and struggles within it, as well as their own experiences. It all started as a joke and an escape from boredom to then selling out venues and grasping a fast following. Their tight knit chemistry and shared love of music make for an unforgettable live experience and they’re always pushing themselves to write new and exciting material.

Bat Walk & Talk with Joanna Pullin
2025-07-12 21:30 - 22:30 | The Churchyard
Join Joanna Pullin and bat expert Sarah Butcher to discover all about bats. We will be using specialist bat detector equipment and electronic devices to monitor the bats and translate their high-pitched sounds, allowing us to hear their calls.

9:30 pm – Hatherleigh Churchyard, Saturday 12th JulyNo booking necessary

Hazaar!
2025-07-12 20:00 - 21:00 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Hazaar are a six piece virtuosic klezmer band from Devon consisting of clarinet/sax, violin, flute, guitar, double bass and drums. A lively, energetic and versatile band that perform traditional klezmer music from the Balkans and beyond with a twist. Described as “Eastern European Yiddish folk-rock”, Hazaar combine elements of funk, rock, Klezmer and gypsy jazz within their infectious arrangements. Instantly recognisable, Hazaar are the leading band on the Klezmer scene in Devon. Performing across the South West with their upbeat, high octane sound, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Exeter Jazz Orchestra
2025-07-12 19:00 - 19:45 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Come along to the square to see this Exeter Based Mass Jazz Orchestra Band lift theenergy to a whole new level in the marquee! With 20+ instrumentalists, this performance promises to be BIG!

Hedluv + Passman
2025-07-12 18:00 - 18:45 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
These cornish rappers are doin’ it dreckly – repping west Cornwall – Britain’s most southerly rappers have long been holding it down – a tradition at Cornish parties and festivals. They have also found fertile ground further afield like Devon. Side splittingly funny and original, don’t miss out on this hilarious dynamic duo!

In Trouble
2025-07-12 17:00 - 17:45 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
In Trouble is a four-piece band formed as part of a GCSE music project. The line-up includes Hughie Clarke on lead guitar, Josh Smallocome on rhythm guitar and vocals, Luke Kennedy on bass guitar and vocals, and Kieran Readington on drums.

Dave Holwill
2025-07-12 16:00 - 16:45 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
It wouldn’t be Festival without him, we’re delighted to announce he’s back again to play for you all again this year. Wonderfully eccentric, wonderfully weird and wonderfully Dave! Dave has played many a set in Hatherleigh in his time. Yet still, we’re really not sure what to promise here but his sets have been known to contain a little bit of everything, from Taylor Swift, all the way through to Black Sabbath. Keep your eyes peeled!

Listening to Your Dreams
2025-07-12 15:00 - 16:00 | St John the Baptist Church, St John the Baptist Church, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
A workshop session led by Revd. Leigh Winsbury; ‘what is your brain up to at night? And should you take more notice?’

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George Cronin
2025-07-12 15:00 - 15:45 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Solo vocalist and guitarist, George Cronin is a seasoned performer, bringing soulful melodies to his performances across South Devon. George is joining us at Hatherleigh Festival for the first time and is set to provide a heartfelt musical ambience to the square whilst the street market and food vendors are in full flow.

Kids’ Corner
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | St John the Baptist Church, St John the Baptist Church, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
This is in use every Sunday at 11.00 services, furnished with a few goodies and crafts that relate to the day’s subject. Something free to occupy the kids for a bit!

Church Tours
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | St John the Baptist Church, St John the Baptist Church, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Have a look around, see what’s new, and how we use the space now. Includes an introduction to the Q.R. code accessible heritage tour.

Mitzi Irish
2025-07-12 14:00 - 14:45 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Mitzi Irish is a singer/songwriter from Bude, bringing a mix of heartfelt originals and fresh acoustic takes on pop favourites. Now based in London for uni, she’s been gigging both back home and in the city. After releasing two singles in 2021, she’s working on new music and can’t wait to share what’s next.

Silver Ring Making Workshop
2025-07-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Hatherleigh Pottery, 20 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JP, United Kingdom
During the workshop you’ll learn how to cut, solder and shape your very own bespoke silver ring. You will then have the opportunity to polish or finish this with different textures, creating a unique piece of jewellery to take home with you.

Location: Hatherleigh PotteryAges: 12+ (under 18s accompanied by an adult)

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Mocean - Afro Brazillian Inspired Percussion Powerhouse!
2025-07-12 12:30 - 13:30 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Mocean is a community percussion band paying tribute to the sounds of Brazil. From samba to the ancestral beats of the NE and turning up the temperature with a little Jungle, Funk and DnB. It’s a musical journey with infectious energy!We cannot wait for them to raise the roof as our first live act of the day on Saturday 12th July 2025!

Close Encounters with Birds of Prey
2025-07-12 11:30 - 16:00 | The Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Come along to The Square on Saturday for a close-up encounter with birds of prey.Nigel, of North Devon Hawk Walks has been introducing people to falconry for over twenty years on his home turf of Exmoor. Meet the birds, discover the magic of falconry and have your photo taken with one of these glorious beasts (a small fee applies for photos).

Fairyhouse and boat making workshop
2025-07-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Old Schools, 23 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun crafting activity using beautiful foraged, found and grown natural materials and treasures to inspire and create your own miniature summer fairyhouse or magical boat to take home.

Great crafty mindful fun for ages from 4yrs, adult makers welcome too. (We kindly ask that children are accompanied by an adult as we use glue guns in our workshops.)

You can even bring your own special natural object – a stone, piece of wood or shell perhaps, to incorporate in your creation on the day.

Drop-in workshop, no booking required.

Suggested donation £5 per maker to help cover costs.

Location: Downstairs, Old Schools

About Naturemake

Based in South and East Devon we run Naturemake craft workshops for events, schools and Parties inspired by nature the seasons and imagination

Festival ATC Swap
2025-07-12 11:00 - 16:00 | The Alchemy Room, Hole Court, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Festival ATC swap at the Alchemy Room, Hole Court, Hatherleigh.
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At the Alchemy Room we believe everyone has a creative side and we would like to invite you to come and make a small piece of art of your choice known as an ATC or artist trading card.
Leave it with us and take away one made by another ‘artist’.
ATC are traditionally swapped within the artistic community similarly to the way business cards are swapped. They are always handmade and measure 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 – the size of a standard playing card, which is often used as the backing.
On Saturday between 11am – 4pm the Alchemy room will open for you to come along to make and trade a card. Art & collage supplies are all provided and it’s Free.
Alternatively if you’d like to make any at home please feel free to bring them along for the swap too.
Please make sure they are the correct size (2.5 x 3.5 inches) on a card substrate or adhered to an old playing card.
Don’t want to make one? No problem just come along and admire the handiwork of others.
Enquiries: angelsandpetals@btinternet.com

Bug Hunting with Joanna Pullin
2025-07-12 10:30 - 14:00 | The Churchyard
This is a great activity for all the family, we will be using various techniques to catch and observe the bugs which are resident in our little town!

Find us in the churchyard from 10:30 am on Saturday 12th July!

Drum Devon - Family Friendly Drumming Workshops
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | The Marquee in the Square, 27 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Looking for a fun and engaging activity for the whole family? Join Drum Devon for an exciting drumming workshop led by experienced percussionist and teacher James Carr! Immerse yourself in the rhythms of West Africa in a hands-on, interactive session that’s perfect for all ages. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to make music, laugh and connect through the power of drumming. Come create unforgettable memories with your loved ones in this energetic and accessible workshop!There is no need to book! But these FREE workshops will be run over two sessions, with the first starting at 10:30AM and the second running from 11:20.

Archery Sessions
2025-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | The Old Vicarage, The Old Vicarage, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JY, United Kingdom
Archery is a very rewarding and accessible activity for all. Test your skills and your aim under the expert supervision of Encompass Training.

We are running two sessions, in the garden at The Old Vicarage (and may put on a third if popular).

Session One: 10-11.15am

Session Two: 11.30am-12.45pm

Each session will be for up to 12 archers, suitable for ages 6+ and will run for approximately 1 hour 15 mins. Bring a long-sleeved top.

The Old Vicarage is a short walk from The Square through the churchyard.

Book and pay for your spaces online with Encompass Training here:

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Kids Sketchbook Show
2025-07-12 09:00 - 2025-07-13 18:00 | St John the Baptist Church, St John the Baptist Church, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
Exhibition Opening times:

Saturday 12th July: 9 am – 6 pmSunday 13th July: 9 am – 6 pm

Children in Hatherleigh have also been getting creative with their own A5 sketchbooks! Visit St. John’s Church during the Festival to see what our talented next generation has been working on.

The theme is wide open, so you’ll find a wonderful mix of drawings, paintings, collages, and perhaps even a bit of poetry—each sketchbook a unique glimpse into young imaginations.

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Prayer Space
2025-07-12 09:00 - 2025-07-13 18:00 | St John the Baptist Church, St John the Baptist Church, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom
All Weekend (Daylight Hours)

The church is always a prayer space for anyone and everyone, but today, we have set out some prompters to help you reflect in prayer to the front of the building.
