This one-day festival is packed with an array of hands-on activities, demonstrations, re-enactments and performances showcasing everything that makes Cornwall special.

Location: Enys Gardens, St Gluvius, Penryn, TR10 9LB – What3Words: ///diplomat.ooze.quite

See Bronze Age axe-making in action, explore an Early Medieval encampment, try your hand at Cornish wrestling or sit back and enjoy traditional sea shanties that have been sung across the centuries. 

For those of you who have attended previous festivals, you’ll know that it’s an event you won’t want to miss and we do hope you can come along.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Prices

Advance online (Tickets on sale from 1st May 2026)

Cornwall Heritage Trust and Enys Gardens members: £7.50
Adults (Non-members): £12.50
Under 18s: FREE

On the door
Cornwall Heritage Trust and Enys Gardens members: £12.50
Adults (Non-members): £17.50
Under 18s: FREE

Children must be accompanied at the festival. Entry with Cornwall Heritage Trust and Enys Gardens members tickets will be granted on presentation of your membership card at the entrance gate, and failure to present this will result in the refusal of entry.

This event is in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust – the small, independent charity protecting Cornwall’s heritage for everyone.

Food and drink

Each year, Awenek welcomes a range of high-quality food vendors to provide delicious lunches, drinks and treats throughout the day. 

Applications for these spots are now open, so if you’re a food trader focused on local produce, Cornish classics or even something traditional with a twist, we’d love to hear from you. 

Make a donation

Awenek! is a huge undertaking which comes at a considerable cost to Cornwall Heritage Trust, so if you are able to make a donation in addition to your ticket to support the event, we would be very grateful.