Paignton Regatta

Type: Festival

Now in its 163rd year, Paignton Regatta is a good old-fashioned week of traditional seaside fun, mainly taking place on Paignton Green. The packed programme of events features rowing, athletics, cycling, cricket, tennis, rounders, live music, RNLI and coastguard demonstrations, the Veedub Car Festival, Songs Of Praise, a 'Round the Pier' swim, fireworks, a fairground and a whole host of other fun and games for all the family.
Saturday, August 7 — gig racing, horticultural show, vintage tractors, Brixham Berserkers, cyclo-cross.

Sunday, August 8 — Brixham Berserkers, Shelterbox demonstration, music and dancing.

Monday, August 9 — Torbay Lifeboat in Paignton Harbour.

Tuesday, August 10 — Fireworks at 9.30pm.

Wednesday, August 11 — Teddy Bears’ Picnic and children’s entertainment, round-the-pier swim.

Thursday, August 12 — Model engineers and stamp collectors, athletics and crabbing competition.

Friday, August 13 — Red Devils parachute display, football competition and cycle racing.

Saturday, August 14 — rounders, rowing, lorry pull, dog show.

Sunday, August 15 — taekwondo, strongman competition, Dubs at the Beach VW show, sailing, ShelterBox demonstration, Brixham Town Band, Taiko drummers, songs of praise.

Anderton and Rowlands fair will be on the Green from Sunday, August 8, until Wednesday, August 11. There will be live music on the regatta stage throughout the week, plus craft stalls, slides and inflatables every day.

Dates

Paignton Regatta 7 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010