The odd year, on one page
One custom for each month, illustrated with our existing cartoons. Choose A4 or A3 portrait. The usual timing explains the pattern; open each event guide for its next date and current arrangements.
January
Up Helly Aa
Last Tuesday in January
February
Olney Pancake Race
Every Shrove Tuesday
March
Britannia Coconut Dancers of Bacup
Every Easter Saturday
April
Hungerford Hocktide (Tutti Day)
Hock Tuesday, the second Tuesday after Easter (Tutti Day), with Constable’s Sunday the following weekend
May
Padstow ’Obby ’Oss
Every 1 May (2 May when the 1st is a Sunday), starting the night before
June
Bawming the Thorn
Third Saturday in June
July
World Peashooting Championship
Second Saturday in July
August
The Burryman
The second Friday of August, alongside the Ferry Fair, from about 9am
September
World Stone Skimming Championships
A day in September
October
World Conker Championships
Second Sunday in October
November
Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels
Every 5 November, moved to the nearest non-Sunday when the 5th falls on a Sunday
December
Stonehaven Fireballs
Every Hogmanay: the swinging starts at midnight on 31 December
AI-generated illustrations · offtosomethingodd.co.uk · Dates and arrangements can change. Check the event guides before travelling.