The Day Of The Dead Festival, Westward Ho! was established in 2017. It's just perfect for the village as it's a celebration of life.

A time to remember your ancestors and the fond memories they bring. We have music, a procession, lights, fire shows, street foods, dance and in the past, a firework display to finish.



Here is the write up of the 2018 Day Of The Dead Festival- https://www.visitwestwardho.co.uk/day-of-the-dead-festival-2018-westward-ho

Day Of The Dead 2024

This will be our 5TH Day Of The Dead festival here in Westward Ho!...Day Of The Dead is a Mexican Festival to celebrate life and to remember our ancestors with love and pride, come along and remember your ancestors with us in style with one day/night of Westward Ho! fun.


4.00pm Soft start, the Guillemot gardens will be open, you can buy burgers and drinks, get a seat and prepare for the evening ahead.


5.00pm Kay's Faces Devon will be set up and be ready to start face painting. Get your Sugar Skull on and get ready. Charged.


6.00-7.00pm Tamsin Ball. She has been singing at the Day Of The Dead since day one, this year is no different. Her voice just matches this event perfectly, mystical, operatic and beautiful.


6.00-8.00 Higher Beings Circus will be joining us to create a spectacle that will be talked about for a long time. We wanted carnival, fun, fire, music and an ariel act. Something for the kids to watch and help make those Westward Ho! memories.

It will be our absolute pleasure to have these talented, awesome performers with us to do just that. Want to see a great show for FREE? Come and join us.


7.00-8.00 Beckon The Wyrd. Music...We wanted energy, fun, interactive to help keep the carnival spirit going. Ladies and Gentleman I present to you the band for the night of The Day Of The Dead....Beckon The Wyrd. They will be on stage from 7.00pm to 8.00pm following on from the circus performers. Going to be a fantastic night in the village.


Overall a night of family fun in Westward Ho! remembering how precious life is, make the most of it and remember our ancestors.


8.45-10.00pm Beckon The Wyrd will be playing inside in the Guillemot for those that don't want the evening to finish.


This event is FREE but there will be donation buckets around. Your donations help to finance The Day Of The Dead next year and keep the level of entertainment high  in Westward Ho!

Day of the dead festival in westward ho! north devon.



The Day Of The Dead Festival in Westward Ho! is an annual event. It's all about celebrating life and remembering your ancestors. This is a family orientated evening, time to dress up, enjoy the parade with your family and watch the fireworks together.

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