Newquay Fish Festival

What?

Passionate about pescatarianism? Amazed by aquatics? Does the word ‘fish’ alone make your mouth water? Book your tickets to the Newquay Fish Festival, a weekend-long event all about fish, celebrating the seafood scene in Newquay, Cornwall. From Friday 13^th to Sunday 15^th September, Newquay’s harbour will come to life thanks to the region’s top talented chefs who’ll be hosting demonstrations to showcase the best of the seafood in Newquay. This, along with a selection of different activities from live music to craft stalls and street theatre, makes it a fun and informative family-friendly festival. Here are the highlights to note:

Friday 13^th September

• Fish History & Filleting with Gareth Horner
• Chef Demo with John Fish of the Merrymoor Inn
• Chef Demo with Phil Oakes of The Griffin Inn
• Chef Demo by Cornwall College Students
• Live Music by Penny Eyes

Saturday 14^th September

• Live Music by Newquay Choir
• Chef Demo with Pem Perring of Hotel Bristol
• Live Music by Mike Fox
• Live Music by Daisy Clark
• Live Music by Blues Brothers

Sunday 15^th September

• Chef Demo with Fergus Coyle of Rick Stein
• Chef Demo with Adam Banks of Fifteen
• Chef Demo with Aaron Janes of The Harbour Restaurant
• Live Music by Rowing Club Singers

In between discovering the joy of seafood through the chef demos, explore all the activities on the harbour: daily fishing and boat trips with tuition included; guided sightseeing tours on land or sea; paddle sports, surfing, rafting and kayaking at the Newquay Water Sports Centre; all-day fishing trips; sea safaris featuring the special just-for-the-festival Crabby Potting Trip; and Atlantic Diving for adventurous types.

When?

13 – 15 September

Where?

Newquay Harbour, Newquay, North Cornwall

How?

Find out more at newquayfishfestival.co.uk