Sidmouth Regatta and Airshow are returning to Devon this month. The event runs from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24.
A packed programme of events is planned for the Regatta weekend kicking off on Friday, August 22. The ‘Road Arrows’ Bicycle Display team will be displaying at 3pm on the Esplanade, with the Regatta Airshow commencing at 4.30pm.
This year’s event includes a display by Sidmouth Lifeboat, Wing Walkers duo, Pitts Muscle Jet Plane and a finale by the RAF Red Arrows. A bar provided by Branscombe Brewery and a food court will be open from 12 noon on the Ham.
Saturday sees sailing races from 10.30am, the ‘Surf Life Saving’ competition, a treasure hunt from 11am, Knowle Gardens Teddy Bears Picnic from 2pm, performances of ‘The Sea Raiders’ at 2pm and 4pm at the Ham, the return of the fancy dress Raft Race from 4pm and, at 9.15pm, the Grand Pyromusical Firework Display at Port Royal. Sunday continues with the Sidmouth Gig Regatta from 10am and Sailing Races from 10.30am.
With a busy weekend of events, Sidmouth Regatta 2025 is shaping up to be the highlight of the year for both visitors and residents alike. For 2025, a new Airshow Grand Prize Draw has also been announced by organisers giving show goers a chance to win an three-hour ‘Flight Simulator Experience’ for three and VIP Tickets for two to the Jazz and Blues Festival 2026.
Other prizes include tickets for two to the Ham Marquee for the Folk Festival 2026 and RAF and Red Arrows Merchandise. Tickets will be on sale at the Sidmouth TIC, Ham Lane from Monday, August 18 onwards, as well as on the Esplanade and at the Ham on Friday, August 22. The draw will be made at 7.30pm the same day.
To help enable this event to continue, volunteer collectors are needed. If anyone is able to offer help to be part of the collections team or count later in the evening, please contact Sidmouth Town Council at towncouncil@sidmouth.gov.uk and the organising team will then be in touch.
Volunteers are needed on Friday, August 22 from 4pm across the seafront, Salcombe and Peak Hills and Connaught Gardens where donations will be taken through buckets and contactless payment. As a collector, you will still be able to watch the display.
For full details on the Regatta Programme go to https://sidmouth.gov.uk/events/sidmouth-regatta-airshow/ and www.visitsidmouth.gov.uk
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