The line-up of the tenth annual Falmouth University Fal River Festival has been announced, revealing a programme packed with diverse and entertaining events in celebration of the area’s cultural and natural riches.

Anna Druce, creative director of the festival which runs from May 22 to 31, said: “Everything is tied to the river and how it shapes our lives – creatively and physically. The Fal River defines the landscape and how we travel, it inspires our artists, helps shape our food culture and motivates us to live active, outdoor lives – the festival is our way of celebrating all of that.”

One of the highlight’s will be a performance in Feock of Down by the River by Swamp Circus, a family-friendly story told with acrobatics, mime and live music. Another star-studded performance of a different nature will be held at Trelissick National Trust Gardens on May 29, where Cornwall Astronomy Society will have a range of telescopes set up for observing the night sky.

Another major local attraction taking part this year is the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth who will host Thor-themed activity days as part of their major Viking season, as well as storytelling and craft sessions.

Falmouth Art Gallery and The Poly |will also get stuck in with exhibitions and films planned, while artists along the breadth of the river will be throwing |open their doors for the annual Open Studios event.

Another creative contribution will come from Kernow Education Arts Partnership (KEAP), which has created a pop-up performance of Cornish and English folk songs and poetry to regale visitors in various locations across Falmouth.

The food culture of the area will not be neglected, with a food and craft festival taking place on Events Square in Falmouth, and a foraging walk with local expert Rachel Lambert starting at St Mawes Harbour.

There will also be plenty of opportunities to actively explore the river – through sailing, navigation challenges, swimming, canoeing, walking and diving.

The festival will be launched with the annual Beer Fleet Sail on May 22, and brought to a close by a Mardi Gras-themed street party on May 31 organized by students from Falmouth University – which is sponsoring the festival for the second year.

To find out more about the festival visit www.falriver.co.uk/festival or follow the festival on Twitter @FalRiverFest