Pig racing, sheaf pitching and three days of Trispen Fun Day

It started in 1998 as a small community gathering. Nearly three decades on, Trispen Fun Day now fills three days and has raised more than £100,000 for local groups and charities. This year it runs from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th July 2026 at Castle Field, with something on every evening and a full day of family activities to close.

Over the past 28 years the event has grown into one of the area’s biggest annual fixtures, pulling together local organisations, businesses, volunteers and families. This year, once again, the money raised goes to good causes.

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Thursday: cricket, quiz and pig racing

The weekend opens on Thursday 23rd July with a traditional Kids versus Parents cricket match at 6pm. That is followed by the St Erme Cricket Club Quiz and pig racing from 7.30pm.

Friday: Charity Night for Children’s Hospice South West

Friday 24th July is Charity Night, held in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. Visitors can play Trispen Fun Day games and make use of a licensed bar, barbecue and pizzas, with crepes from Crepe Cornwall.

The evening also brings the Cornish Sheaf Pitching Championships, a hotly contested local title, and live entertainment from The Elton John Experience. Entry is free, though donations are invited.

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Saturday: the main Fun Day

The main Fun Day takes place on Saturday 25th July from 1pm. Entry costs £2, and under-16s go in free.

The programme runs long. There is a novelty dog show, Raymond’s amusements and mini golf, an RPM Trial Bike display, Swamp Circus, Jules the Entertainer, shire horses, Cornwall Caricatures, vocalist Rachel Best, croquet, face painting, Amy’s Air Studio, stationary engines and interactive games for children.

Food and drink spans barbecue fare, pizzas, Thai cuisine, tea and cake, Callestick Ice Cream and Crepe Cornwall, with Brew Cornwall serving drinks. A range of stalls, a volleyball tournament, a grand raffle and displays from local community organisations round out the day.

Live music into the evening

Music sits at the centre of Saturday. The Illogan Sparnon Silver Band plays through the day, before The Tregony Teachers close the weekend with an energetic evening set built to get the crowd dancing and singing. Entry to the Saturday evening event is free, with donations welcomed.

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What the organisers say

Jake Trethewey from Trispen Fun Day said:

“We’re looking forward to another three brilliant days at Trispen Fun Day and welcoming visitors from the community and further afield to come along, enjoy the festivities.

“We would like to thank all of our generous corporate supporters, including our main sponsor, Beacon Vetcare.”

Updates are being shared through Trispen Fun Day’s social media channels.

📷Photo Credit: Jane Lewarne

📷Photo Credit: Jane Lewarne