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Clovelly Herring Festival

Sunday 18th November 2012 - Sunday 18th November 2012

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Clovelly was once a major centre for herring fishing. This popular festival is held in support of sustainable fishing by traditional methods and to celebrate the herring, the Silver Darlings of the sea.

There'll be herring specialities, beer and cider, traditional shanty singers, street entertainment, locals stalls and the North Devon A.O.N.B will provide event themed, free craft activities. Mike Smylie will return with his 'Kipperland' exhibition and smoke his delicious kippers and bloaters. There will aslo be net making, flax processing and a curragh on show provided by 'Flaxland'.

Date and content may be subject to change, so please visit the website for latest details.

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