I would strongly advise against any such gathering if you know what is good for you! Padstow May Day has always been a rather inwardly facing custom very much 'by the people, for the people' and so it should be. Although visitors / observers are warmly welcomed there is also a level of tolerance which is exhibited on behalf of the town's folk. It is after all 'their day' and no one elses.

For over 35 years I have been able to involve myself with the Padstow / Wadebridge / Cornish folk scene both in and out of season (nothing like singing in the Golden Lion in thw winter months)which has over time enabled me to assimilate myself very well into various contexts without intruding or sticking out like a sore thumb. I also lived in Cornwall for over 20 years but despite all this I am still very much an 'outsider' who knows his place on May Day.

Over the years I've watched people being thrown into the harbour, boats and yachts being stormed and raided, and many other 'episodes' of frustration being shown by the local Padstow people when they feel that May Day is being used as a platform for other and especially 'folkie' type activities.

Beware of turning up in nerdy T-Shirts and using funny hand shakes!!