Plans have been announced for the 20th anniversary celebrations of Arbroath Sea Fest.
There will be a full weekend of fun, music, boats and memories on August 13 and 14.
“To mark our 20th anniversary, we’re delighted to be bringing back one of the most popular attractions from the early days of Arbroath Sea Fest — the fisher wedding,” said Marco Macari, chairman of the volunteer Arbroath Sea Fest Committee.
“After the success of last year’s contest in the marina, Arbroath Sea Fest’s raft race will be taking place again this year, along with a new event — a fundraising ‘It’s a Knockout’.
“This will enable local charities and organisations to raise much-needed funds by being sponsored to take part in some crazy challenges and activities, with a £100 prize for the winning team.”
Other events taking place at and around Arbroath Harbour will include live music, cookery demos, children’s activities and daily opportunities to watch Arbroath’s RNLI lifeboat power down the slipway into the sea for a rescue re-enactment.
Eleanor Whitby of Red Pepper Events has been managing Arbroath Sea Fest for 10 years.
She said: “Last year, 30,000 people attended Arbroath Sea Fest and in our 20th anniversary year, we expect many people to make a special trip to Arbroath to join in with our celebrations.”
Eleanor added that the Sea Fest Committee is keen to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in the two-day festival.
Organisations who would like to help out behind the scenes or participate in the entertainment can email info@redpepperevents.com.