Fowey Regatta Week | 19th to 25th August 2012
Fowey is a quiet and picturesque harbourside town on the south coast of Cornwal. For one week each August the usually tranquil town of Fowey attracts thousands of visitors who flock there for the Fowey Royal Regatta, one of Britain's premier sailing events. It is also a fun-filled week for all the family - sailors and landlubbers alike.Fowey Regatta is one of Britain's premier sailing events. Whilst there is a lot of enjoyable and exciting action on the water, including the Working Boats, the Troys and the gig rowing, there's plenty of entertainment on land too, from children's entertainment, to music (including the fabulous Last Night of the Proms) and the ceremonial eating of the Giant Pasty!
One of the highlights is always an amazing display over the harbour by the Red Arrows who have been making an annual appearance at the regatta for over 30 years. Other main events include the Carnival with a colourful parade of floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands, a fantastic firework displays over the river, live music on the Town Quay, and of course racing on the water every day - not only the serious stuff, but raft and gig racing as well.