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Golowan 2013

Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th June 2013

Penzance, Cornwall MAP

various

daily capacity: 10000

last updated: Wed 17th Apr 2013

This year is the 22nd anniversary of one of Cornwall's biggest community festivals with it's foundation in traditions, giant imagery, banners, customs, mixed with music, theatre and film.

The event culminates in 'Mazey Weekend' which will be on Saturday 29th June when the streets of Penzance are full of sound and colour, spectacular processions, street entertainment and a huge outdoor market.

Line-up

The first acts confirmed are Sheelanagig, Weekend Retreat, Nobody Rides the Unicorn, Classical Music at The Exchange, Golowan Guest Night, The Klezbians, and Wunderkammer.

Tickets

Ticket prices have not yet been confirmed, and tickets are not yet on sale.

As well as music and parades, there are also Cornish games, fireworks, storytelling, films, and walks. 'Giants' is the theme for Mazey Day this year.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.