Arbroath SeaFest

 The 12th annual Arbroath Sea Fest
will be held on 16th August 2008 and 17th August 2008

Arbroath Sea Fest is an annual festival of the Sea held along Arbroath's seafront and centring around the town's charming harbour and new marina. Established in 1997, Sea Fest is a popular celebration of Arbroath's marvellous maritime heritage, attracting 30,000 visitors over its two-day duration in August each year.

The festival offers entertainment for all the family. Previous programmes have included boat-dressing competitions, fishing displays, train displays and cookery demonstrations. Raft racing was added recently, taking participants past the spectacular cliffs north of Arbroath.

For those who enjoy a bit of retail therapy there is a wide range of stalls selling everything from fresh seafood to handmade jewellery, crafts and confectionery.

The star of the show is undoubtedly the Arbroath Smokie - haddock smoked over hardwood - but past years have also seen trout specialities, suckling pig, venison and ostrich meat, available from the Smokie Trail, comprising 70-odd stalls along the harbour.

Visitors can also sample the delights of locally-caught produce at the Gourmet Galley and enjoy demonstrations by some of Scotland's acclaimed chefs.

Street theatre and music such as Scottish pipe bands and local brass bands play a big part in maintaining the lively carnival atmosphere.

And last but not least, don't worry; the kids aren't left to amuse themselves. There are plenty of activities for little ones ranging from kite flying to teddy bear parachute drops.

Arbroath Sea Fest Stalls

If you would like any further information or to book a stall at the Sea Fest, please contact
Eleanor Whitby on 07933 781 334or email eleanor@redpepperevents.com.