A brand new performance-parkour show from the company behind The PAR-teee which celebrates Cornwall’s unique heritage as the engine house of an industrial revolution.

This year’s Ensemble have already toured the doorsteps of Par Bay, invoking the rebel spirit of the 1950’s, and the St Austell Seagulls Speedway team who tore up Par track back in the day… Now these rockers come together at The PAR-teee cafe but with a handful of change for the jukebox, it’s a lot more than tea that’s about to go down…

Triptych: a picture or carving on three panels, typically hinged together vertically and used as an altarpiece. Coming from a world of vertical flow movement, using floor, harness and counterweight, Yskynna develop a flowing sense of movement between performers. At the heart of this aerial show is an intention of being as water.

Meet the Thomas Sisters. Double the trouble, double the heart. A true story, a sad story. You’ve heard of The artful dodger and Nancy? Velma Kelly & Roxy Hart?  They’ve got nothing on these Cornish Girls.  In Part 2 we take a look into their lives beyond the historical records – who ended up running a gang in prison? Who ended up on ship to Australia?

We present Kesha Darling, a multi skilled walkabout performer. Combining acrobatics and clowning this is an act that warms the hearts of all ages. Expect good humour, gentle banter, and impressive feats of strength and balance.

You’ll have to look up to see festival favourite Vicky, our bubble blowing fairy who will be striding the site on her stilts.

Our mischievous Piskies Katie and Sam will be around all day looking to talk to you! If you have ideas for the future of the PAR-teee we’d love you to whisper it into their pointy ears… and tell us what you think of the day.

Don’t be surprised to see some Cornish miners on their way to work… Tash and Hannah from AMATA’s Theatre Performance degree will be entertaining with this comical nod to our industrial past.

Cornish singer songwriter Emma will play favourite hits from throughout the years.

Cornish actor, artist and Kernowek speaker Mike Fenner will be giving call-and-response Cornish lessons between shows. Expect to pick up some useful words and phrases as we celebrate our beautiful language together!

Par Bay’s own MAKESPACE CORNWALL CIC will be creating the PAR-treee and invite you to get involved! Based on the old Cornish tradition of a Cloutie Tree, we’ll be capturing thoughts, feelings, ideas and suggestions for the future of the PAR-teee and for PAR bay, and using them to decorate the treee. They’ll also teach you how to make wind-chimes to take home.

With a tent full of fabrics ready to cut, sew, glue and wear – the team from Upcycle Kernow will help you to create the perfect festival outfit. Do bring that item you’ve been meaning to reimagine and make the most of, and they’ll show you how!

Blystra Arts will be bringing their brand new, all singing, all dancing offgrid energy system: Powered Up to The PAR-Teee this year, powering the Bubble Bike Boogie and more for festival goers to enjoy. By pedalling one of the bikes, you can help us to power The PAR-teee!

These beautiful dobbies are hand turned and date from around 1910. As fun to ride as they are beautiful to behold – and as with everything at the PAR-teee, having a go is free! Expect to see the runners and riders lining up throughout the day.

Last year’s festival saw Truro’s City of Lights bring a giant whale and hundreds of fish to the PAR-teee. This year, they’ll be teaching you how to create your own boats from willow and paper.

The smash hit of last year’s PAR-ticipation area returns! MAKESPACE’s marvellous machine allows everyone to create a miniature masterpiece in minutes!

Mounted on the sidecar of a ’72 Bullet motorcycle, Coldstart is truly the most unique coffee bar in Cornwall. Expect perfect espressos from the biker baristas.

From the window of a vintage Citroen van, local favourites Dank Frank’s serve up gorgeous Greek inspired pitta-wraps to suit all tastes.

Those returning to The PAR-teee will remember the quality of Pizzazz’s Italian style thin crust pizza – made by hand and served fresh from a woodfired oven.

Hand made dairy and vegan ice creams in surprising flavours served with a smile from a vintage van – no wonder Pink Flamingo is a favourite with Newquay’s locals and visitors.

Our hosts Par Track run a cafe year round and the range of hot and cold food and drinks just gets better all the time.