Sea Salts and Sail returns to Mousehole in July 2028. The biennial festival’s organiser says the next edition’s exact dates will be announced in autumn 2027, so there is no 2027 event to plan for. The official website is the only authoritative source for the 2028 dates, so treat any earlier dates circulating elsewhere as guesses.
The harbour event centres on Cornwall’s working-boat heritage. The 2026 edition, which the organiser described as the festival’s 30th anniversary, ran from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July and featured more than 40 traditional boats, many carrying tanned sails, moving between Mousehole Harbour and St Clement’s Island. Shore-side activity included sculling races, historic vessels and entertainment around the village.
Visitor information
Next edition: July 2028, with exact dates due in autumn 2027. The festival runs every two years.
Admission: Free. The organiser says donations, fundraising and the work of more than 200 volunteers make free entry possible.
Venue: Mousehole Harbour and nearby village locations. The harbour remains a working environment, so visitors should follow barriers and steward instructions during any future edition.
Programme: The 2026 programme promoted boat activity, sculling races and shore-side entertainment around the village; 2028 details will come with the organiser’s announcement.
Where to stay
See Mousehole visitor information and browse places to stay near Mousehole.
