Thousands of people flocked into Falmouth at the weekend to celebrate all things festive – despite the bad weather.

The Festive Weekend brought ‘Christmas cheer’ and ‘snow’ to the many visitors who came into the town over the two-day event, which has now become a firm fixture on the Falmouth Christmas calendar.

Funded and coordinated by the nationally recognised Town Team – the partnership between Falmouth BID and Falmouth Town Council, with support from the Christmas Working Group.

Falmouth Packet: The festive snow globe was a popular attraction for many The festive snow globe was a popular attraction for many (Image: Falmouth Town Team)On the Moor, hundreds of people enjoyed the ever-popular snow globe and live music from bands and choirs who were performing on the festive stage. A musical chair ride, as well as a Santa’s Grotto and Christmas present drop for charity organised by the Miracle Theatre, all added to the Christmassy atmosphere.

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Meanwhile, visitors to Church Street were greeted with magical snowy scenes, as professional snow machines created a winter effect that was enjoyed by young and old alike.

Falmouth Packet: Lots of fun was had on the ice rink based on Event's Square Lots of fun was had on the ice rink based on Event's Square (Image: Falmouth Town Team)The big feature on Event’s Square was the artificial ice rink and new for 2023, a bike display stunt team. There was also live music from local bands on the open stage and a have-a-go curling lane.

Another big hit was the festive snow train, which carried large numbers of excited families on a ‘Christmassy’ loop from The Moor to Event’s Square. Father Christmas also took time out from his busy schedule to ride on the train over the weekend and give out sweet treats to fellow passengers and passers-by!

Falmouth Packet: Lots of festive cheer was had throughout the event Lots of festive cheer was had throughout the event (Image: Falmouth Town Team)Street performers in Market Street, in the form of stilt walkers and ‘Elsa’ from the hit film and musical Frozen, as well as buskers all added to the weekend fun. Falmouth’s excellent cruise ship ambassador volunteers were officially renamed the ‘Christmas Ambassadors’ who helped throughout the event.

Speaking about the success of the two-day event, Falmouth town mayor Cllr Kirstie Edwards said: “Wow, what a weekend!

“The Festive Weekend bears testament to the strength of community spirit here in Falmouth, with many local groups, volunteers and traders getting involved.

“I have received terrific feedback from residents and visitors, impressed by how well Falmouth and its Town Team organise events. This festival had brought Christmas cheer to many people.”

Falmouth Packet: Falmouth town mayor Cllr Kirstie Edwards enjoys the festivities! Falmouth town mayor Cllr Kirstie Edwards enjoys the festivities! (Image: Falmouth Town Team)Richard Wilcox, Falmouth Bid Manager and organiser of the event said: “We’re delighted to be able to deliver the Festive Weekend, especially in the current economic climate, and the overwhelming feedback from the thousands of people who came into Falmouth over the two days has been hugely positive.

“Despite the challenging weather conditions in the build-up to the event (that led to the unfortunate cancellation of planned Christmas markers) our volunteers and the Christmas Working Group came together to support and enable it to take place.

“The town had a lovely atmosphere, despite windy and at times wet weather on Sunday, with the event helping support our businesses community by giving people even more of a reason to support local.”