Clovelly Herring Festival
2027 dates not announced yet — usually a Sunday in mid-November
Clovelly Harbour (the quay), Clovelly, Devon · South West England
A one-day November festival on Clovelly's quay celebrating herring, with smoked fish, local food stalls and family entertainment.
Each November the North Devon village of Clovelly celebrates the arrival of the herring, the 'silver darlings', and promotes sustainable fishing for this oily fish.
On the quay there are herring dishes, fresh and smoked, alongside local food, natural-fibre and craft stalls. The maritime historian Mike Smylie brings his Kipperland exhibition on herring history and smokes kippers and bloaters for sale. Flaxland demonstrates flax processing and runs a net-making competition, and there is live music, free face painting and children's activities.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Not announced yet (usually a Sunday in mid-November) | Expected |
| 2026 | Sunday 15 November 2026 | Coming up |
Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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