From Saturday 30th June to Sunday 2nd September 'Reaching for Gold' is the annual Summer Exhibition at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Bovey Tracey, that displays a selection of new work produced by Members of the Guild, showcasing the very best in contemporary crafts practice from the South West region. The exhibition coincides with the 2012 Olympics, providing makers with an opportunity to reflect on the Olympic vision and to push their limits creatively through making, technique and materials. The title complements and follows on from the 2011 Summer Exhibition A Silver Thread. See more info on the Devon Guild website

From Friday 20th July to Sunday 19th August 2012 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the declaration of Yarner Wood, near Bovey Tracey, as a National Nature Reserve (one of Englands first). Sculptors Reece Ingram and David Brampton-Greene, photographer Simon Williams and poet Andy Cunningham will work with local children to produce an exhibition inspired by the species-rich habitat and heritage of this rare Western oak woodland. Simon Williams will also show images of Yarner, a place he has been photographing for several years at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen. And on each Saturday of the exhibition, demonstrations of woodcraft skills will be given at the Guild. Including pole lathe turning, gypsy flower carving on a shaving horse, hurdle making, bodging and relief carving. Admission is free. See more on the Devon Guild website

Friday 3rd August Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. in the Jubilee Hall, next to the town car park. It's stuffed with great bargains every week. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

Thursday 9th August The Okehampton Show is one of the largest gatherings of animals at a one day event in the South West with over 300 classes for Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Dairy and Pygmy Goats it is a marvellous showcase for quality livestock in this part of the country. A food hall, trade stands and lots more. Click here to take a look at the show website.

Friday 10th August Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. in the Jubilee Hall, next to the town car park. It's stuffed with great bargains every week. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

From Friday 10th August to Sunday 12th August
The Dartmoor Folk Festival has to be the most colourful musical event on Dartmoor. Held in the village of South Zeal, it's a friendly traditional festival, with highlights including Ceilidh, Song and Music Sessions, Dartmoor Stepdance and Broomdance Championships, Dartmoor Fayre, Craft Displays, Dances, Music Hall, a Sunday Ramble, Folk Service, local pub sessions, the Dartmoor Pixie Band and lots of Children Events. Craft tent, Sideshows, Demonstrations, Dance Displays, Children's Entertainers and much more. Take your own bells along! You can camp in the village if you wish. More information including prices for admission on the festival website

Saturday 11th August Tavistock Farmer's Market at Bedford Square. The markets take place on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month 9 til 1 Everything on sale is produced locally, meat, cheese, bread and cakes, fresh vegetables, and stallholders are the farmers, growers or producers themselves. There is also an annual Christmas market in December. take a look at the market website or ltake a look at all of the farmer's markets in the Dartmoor area.

Wednesday 15th August Music at the Globe in Chagford. A musical event (every month third Wednesday) with a group of musicians, the Trans Dartmoor Session Band, from Moreton, Chagford & Bridford stepping outside of their normal band environment and getting together in a corner of the Globe Inn pub, to play some acoustic(ish) music... Great evenings with a large group of musicians playing to an appreciative audience. From 8.30pm on. All welcome FREE ENTRY. Visit the Globe Inn website for more information.

Thursday 16th August The best family day out on Dartmoor Chagford show this year offers 2 main events, the first a motorcycle display team 'The Imps' an unmissable display of discipline and skill from youngsters, with their youngest performer only 5 years old. Take a look at the Imps own website. Plus we have Bob Hogg and his Sheepdogs. Bob uses working border collies and Jake the bearded collie who give entertaining displays of how to round up, sheep, geese and ducks and this year's new addition Paxo the chicken!! This is a must for young children. Visit Bobs website As usual this will be a brilliant day out for all the family, horses, dog show, food hall, vintage cars and tractors on show, hog roast, kids races, beer tent, Morris dancing and 101 country attractions to enjoy. Click here to see the Chagford Show website for details of tickets, parking, map of the showfield etc. Schedules will be on the website closer to the date

Friday 17th August Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. in the Jubilee Hall, next to the town car park. It's stuffed with great bargains every week. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

Sunday 19th August Open Mic Night at the Sandy Park Inn, near Chagford from 8.30pm They say it's the best Open Mic in Devon. You can perform in a proper venue with a full PA. Come along to play or just to have a listen! Held every third Sunday of the month. FREE ENTRY Telephone the pub on 01647 433267 if you need any further information. visit the Sandy Park Inn website for more information.

Tuesday 21st August Manaton village holds a market on each third Tuesday of the month where you can buy lots of local goods including cakes, puddings and pies, honey, fresh eggs, cheese, meat from local farms, pork, lamb, bacon, even locally made fudge. Get yourselves along to the Parish Hall to find all these goodies. Open from 10.30 to 12.30. For more information or to book a stall ring Mrs. Christina Everett on 01647 221302 Click here to see photos and information

Friday 24th August Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. in the Jubilee Hall, next to the town car park. It's stuffed with great bargains every week. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

Saturday 25th August Widecombe Village Market today from 10 to 4. Free entry. Stalls with an interesting range of produce, from olives and olive oil to locally grown vegetables and plants. Cheeses, apple juice, honey, home made bread, cakes, jams, chutneys etc. are all there with the core stalls being beef, lamb and pork from local Widecombe farms. Refreshments are provided by local groups and charities who benefit from the proceeds. Do come along and see for yourself. The Market has now become an established fixture on the village calendar. It is usually held on the fourth Saturday of the month apart from December when dates may vary. The main aim of the market is to benefit local producers and businesses. In order to continue to be varied and interesting and to continue to evolve, enquiries from new stall holders are always welcome. For any information or enquiries please contact Diana Cameron or Richard Holmes on 01364 621 218.

Saturday 25th August Whist Drive fans should know that Whiddon Down village hall is the place to be on the last Saturday of each month with games starting at 8. Meat prizes in the whist plus a raffle. For any more information please ring Peggy Reed on 01647 231342

Monday 27th August Bank Holiday Monday. Come and enjoy the Peter Tavy
Village Fayre from 2.30pm at Peter Tavy village, near to Tavistock.
Come along and join in the family fun with our traditional village fayre with something to suit all ages. Produce stalls, coconut shy, skittles, duck race, raffle and Tombola.
DON'T FORGET to bring your teddy bear for the 12th annual meeting of the “Dartmoor Teddy Bears’ Dangerous Sports Association”.
Lots of home-made refreshments available all afternoon.
A great day out on Dartmoor for all the family

Friday 31st August Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. in the Jubilee Hall, next to the town car park. It's stuffed with great bargains every week. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website