One of the best times to visit St Ives Cornwall is during September. During the month of September, the town celebrates its St Ives September Festival. The festival is the one of the longest arts festival in the United Kingdom. The event plays many different types of music including rock, folk, jazz, classical, and world music. Along with the music, the festival features art as well. This is when local artists open their private studios to the public so visitors can see how art is created. Many thousands of visitors come to the town from all over the globe in September for this wonderful festival. Anyone who is thinking of visiting St Ives should really try to come during the festival in September.