Celebration on the coast

SIDMOUTH’S Sea Fest (May 1-2) .... The festival aims to build on the success of the Ham Fish Wall – a permanent mural built by the community on town’s seafront. 

It will be a coastal celebration highlighting sustainable development, responsible tourism, and community participation.

The festival is part of a two-year European Union-funded project which brings together networks in England, France, Belgium, and Holland to collaborate on common issues faced by coastal communities, in particular those in which inshore fishing has played an important role. 

Join us in welcoming visitors to Sea Fest from the coastal town of Hastings and the fishery village of Arnemuiden in Holland as part of the TourFish project.

Old Sea Fest favourites returning include;

The Fish Kitchen – fish filleting, preparing and cooking demonstrations, and tasting with very special guest chefs and local fishermen.

Refreshments and Food - Local real ales, ciders, teas, coffee and more plus the finest freshly caught, picked and selected food to buy throughout!

Creativity on the Coast – arts, crafts and more. Print your own t-shirt, explore your artistic talents, learn about how the coast can come to life in creative crafts. Plus the Sea Fest knitting.

Coastal Heritage Exhibition – we are delighted to be hosting an exhibition of the inshore fishing heritage of the Dutch coastal town of Arnemuiden at Sea Fest 2015 (see separate press release). Learn about the history of the fishermen’s jumpers in Arnemuiden and Zeeland and how it links to Sidmouth’s own fishing heritage.

The Sea Fest Fish Hunt – in partnership with Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce; discover the Sea Fest shop windows and find the Fish to win a prize.

Storytelling & Games – stories from the sea including a very special reading of a new biography of one of the most loved and well known fishermen in Sidmouth, Brixham and many other coastal areas. And of course .... The Fish Stocks! – plus many more games.

Evening events with Live Music and more – book early! Featuring amongst others Gordie Mackeeman & his Rhythm Boys - Award winning old time roots music with energy that will yank you up by your collar and get you dancing all night!

http://sidseafest.net

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Picture Credit: "Sidmouth - The Esplanade" by Dave Bevis via Wikimedia Commons; Courtesy sidseafest.net