Class B was for bands of 16 players and under, whilst Class A was for the larger bands. We believe this was the first contest to attempt some form of grading. It was intended to be a one off event to raise funds for the building of a Working Men's Institute in the village, but such was the success of the day it was decided to continue as a Festival in its own right...
West of England Bandsmens Festival (more commonly Bugle Band Contest) Outdoor contest has been held in the heart of Cornwall since 1912.