Cobh Peoples’ Regatta this weekend

A fantastic array of free family entertainment will be available all weekend as a part of the 2013 Cobh People’s Regatta. The programme is as follows:

Friday 16th August

6-30pm The Kelly Lewis Band starts off the evening on Main Stage, 6-30pm Under 18 Fancy Dress Wheelbarrow Race, Sponsored by the BMC Stores 7-45pm Regatta Dancers and Sinead Sheppard’s School of Dance, Cobh Youth Services and other Local Talent take to the Main Stage.

9-00pm Official Opening of the Regatta.

9-15pm Parade of Queen Contestants from the Commodore Hotel to Main Stage followed by an interview with Dr Micheal Martin on stage.

10-00pm Live Music on Main Stage with Katie Mc Goarty and Lisa Skidmore,

11-00pm Festival Club in the Commodore Hotel till late with Club C,

Saturday 17th August

1-45pm Firing of First Gun to start Dinghy Sailing. 1-45pm Market Stalls open

2-30pm Fancy Dress Parade Starts, Leaving the Well House and going to the Promenade, where there is lot’s of Activities inc Bouncy Castles, Clowns, Face Painters

Fancy Dress 8 to 7 yrs, Fancy Dress 8 to 12yrs, Mini Queen 8 to 12 yrs Pretty Princess 4 to 7 yrs Handsome Prince 4 to 7 yrs Mini King 8 to 12 yrs 3-00pm Rowing Starts at Pier Head.

7-00pm Local Band Stereogen perform on Main Stage.

8-00Pm Local Band Who Said Mass perform on Main Stage

9-00pm Performing on Main Stage, AVALON , Playing all your favourite hits.

11-00pm Festival Club in the Commodore Hotel till late with Club C and Aces Wild playing in the Jack Doyle Room.

Sunday 19th August

7-30am Caribbean Princess arrives at the Deep Water Quay

10-00am Market Stalls Open

12-30pm Tug of War assemble at the Commodore Hotel

1-30pm Firing of First Gun to start Cruiser Sailing.

1-30pm Duck Race Starts.

2-30pm Children’s Crab Fishing Competition starts in the Promenade.

3-00pm Live on Main Stage Dirty Secret.

4-30pm Children’s Art Competition starts in the Promenade.

4-30pm Vintage Car Display at Pier Head, ( Cobh Classic Car Club )

6-00pm Presentation of Sailing Prizes. At Trade Winds Rertaurant.

6-45pm Cobh Fishermans Trawler Race.

6-45pm Live on Main Stage Aces Wild.

8-15pm Announcement of Regatta Queen 2013.

9-00pm Live on Main Stage J90, is sure to please everybody.

10-00pm Spectacular Fireworks Display.

10-30pm J90, finish of the evening on Main Stage.

11-00pm Festival Club in the Commodore Hotel with Club C and Dirty Secret playing in the Jack Doyle Room.

 

Children’s Activities on Saturday 17th August

Fancy Dress Parade Starts at 2-30pm, leaving the Well House and going to the Promenade where there will be lots of activities including,

Fancy Dress Competition ages 3 to 7 yrs.

Fancy Dress Competition ages 8 to 12 yrs.

Pretty Princess Competition ages 4 to 7 yrs.

Handsome Prince ages 4 to 7 yrs.

Mini King Competition 8 to 12 yrs.

Entry to all of the above is Free, However all children Must be accompanied by an adult.

Children’s Activities on Sunday 18th August 2013.

Children’s Crab Fishing Competition Starts at 2-30pm,Entry is Free , Crab Fishing Line, Bait, and bucket are supplied on a first come first served basis, No Fishing Rods or Hooks will be allowed. And all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Children’s Art Competition Starts at 4-30pm, Entry is Free, Art Supplies will be supplies on a First come first served basis, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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