20th June
West of England Bandsmens Festival (more commonly Bugle Band Contest) Outdoor contest has been held in the heart of Cornwall since 1912.
Originally held at ‘Peniel’, on the northern fringe of the village, the Festival moved to its current home at Molinnis Park in 1966.
Held on the third Saturday of June each year we have more than 40 trophies steeped in history and our forward thinking committee seek to keep the Festival modern and up to date yet remain careful to respect the traditional values of this unique event. With children's activities, a centenary exhibition and refreshments.
March Start - 8:30am
Contest Start - 9:15am
Evening March Start (approx.) - 9pm - 11pm
BUS TRAVEL NOTICE
26 - Road Closures - Bugle Bandsmen Festival
20th Jun 2026
- Affected routes:
- 26
Due to road closures for the Bugle Bandsmen Festival, on 20/06/2026 the
- 0826, 0926, 1925, 2125 from St Austell towards Bodmin and
- 0720, 0805, 1820, 2040 from Bodmin towards St Austell
will be unable to serve Stenalees, Bugle or Penwithick due to the closure of Bugle Crossroads.
Buses will divert on the A391 between the bus stops at Carluddon Roundabout and Roche.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.