About Seafest………..
Seafest is an annual festival which takes place at West Pier and around the harbour area of this premier seaside resort and fishing port in North Yorkshire.
We celebrate the regions connection to fishing and are proud of our Yorkshire Coast maritime heritage.
Each year we host the regions biggest gathering of folk singers, shantymen and musicians at this unique event.
We are dedicated to promoting local musicians alongside those with more international acclaim. So far our programme has included the cream of the folk song , maritime and shanty world in the United Kingdom. We have also enjoyed music from other nations including Senegal, Sicily, Canada, Eire, Luxembourg, Germany, Holland, Britanny and the USA.
The festival is based
around West Pier Scarborough where you will find our exhibitors and stalls including
local artists,photography,food -stalls, maritime heritage and family entertainment
including facepainting. Its here you will also find our Music Stage and Festival Shop.
In addition there is our well known ‘Sea Fish Cookery’ marquee where visiting chefs demonstrate the art of sea - food preparation.
The sound of shanties and folk music can also be heard in the unique atmosphere of Scarboroughs Ale Houses. In 2009 they include The Anchorage Club, Lancaster Inn, Leeds Arms,nThe Merchant, Sea Cadets Hall and Sub Aqua Diving Club. Other activities can be found in our alcohol free/acoustic venue The Sea Cadets Hall. We are also delighted to introduce a new venue this year. mv Hatherleigh is opening her doors to music throughout the weekend.
At the adjacent berths expect to find visiting vessels.
As we strive to keep the festival sustainable please support us by contributing to our collecting tins, joining in the on site raffle and purchasing CD's and Souvenir T-Shirts from our Festival Shop.
A full programme of events is available on site.
General admission is free .
A unique festival with the sea at its heart.