Armed Forces Day
High Street, Exeter
Saturday
The city centre will be full of servicemen and women, past, present and future as it celebrates Armed Forces Day.
The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, together with marines from Lympstone, will be marking their 350th anniversary with a parade through the city centre. It leaves St James Park at 11.30am. The day also includes a Military Village on Cathedral Green, together with a Party in the Park and Beating the Retreat. Exeter Cathedral will host an evening concert by the Royal Marines Association Concert Band.
Crikey It's Vintage
Killerton House, Broadcylst, Exeter
Saturday and Sunday
There will be 100 vintage and handmade stall holders, traditional wedding marquee, all day entertainment with Company B, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, fashion shows, best dressed competition, classic cars, pop up beauty parlour, photo bus, workshops and lots more. Tickets £6 adults in advance, £4 children in advance. Visit www.national trust.org.uk/killertonvintage
Mother & Baby Show
Westpoint, Exeter
Saturday
From prams and bottles, to baby grows and cots, the Heart Mother & Baby Show will feature everything new and expectant parents need. The show opens at 9.30am. Adults £5, children free if accompanied by an adult.
Witheridge St John's Fayre
Witheridge, North Devon
Saturday
Experience and enjoy a charter fayre dating back to 1248 in the heart of the medieval Devon village. The parade starts at 11.15am with marching bands, entertainers, vintage farm and military vehicles, ponies, beagles, a Harris hawk, and the parents and children of the village. The festivities continue with music, dancing, entertainers, dog show, model boats, art, stalls, family races and lots more. The fun continues until 12am. Free entry, parking and entertainment. Visit www.stjohnsfayre.btck.co.uk
Boden Clothes Sale
Westpoint, Exeter
Tuesday and Wednesday
Take advantage of huge discounts on women's, men's, and children's clothing. Open Tuesday 10am to 7pm, and Wednesday 10am to 4pm. Free entry. Visit www.boden.co.uk
Shaldon Festival
St Peter's Church, Bridge Road, Shaldon
Thursday to Sunday
The international classical music festival is now in its 25th year, and this year on the Thursday is Bath Philharmonia and will include Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending with stunning young English violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen as soloist. Friday's concert sees the return of young pianist Lara Melda, who won the BBC Young Musician 2010 competition. All concerts start at 7.30pm. Line-up and tickets at www.shaldonfestival.co.uk
Teignmouth Folk Festival
The Carlton Theatre and The Den, Teignmouth
Friday to Sunday
The small, friendly folk festival is back for its 16th year. Headline artists include Vin Garbutt (pictured), Skyhook, The Gavin Davenport Band, and Paul Downes. Call 01626 778991 or visit www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk
