Thursday, 8 May 2014

Babbacombe 2014 Festival

Fun, fun fun is on the menu at South Devon's Babbacombe 2014 Festival. 
Check out the details below ...
Wednesday 18 June – Party Night with 3 Bags Full
An evening of real ale and live music to celebrate the opening night of the Babbacombe Festival Marquee 2014.  Come and join us for a fine selection of real ales and ciders and some fantastic summer music from great local band, 3 Bags Full. Find out all about what's on for the next few days and enjoy catching up with friends in this fantastic venue on the stunning Babbacombe Downs.
From 7pm  FREE Admission  For more information visit www.babbacombefestival.com

Thursday 19 June - Babbacombe – The War Years
Find out all about Babbacombe's role during World War 2.  With exhibits, presentations, pictures and plenty of local history experts to talk to the Babbacombe Festival Marquee will feature all things wartime in this look back at the area, the people and the effects.  There will also be a guided walk around those areas most affected by World War 2.  Refreshments available throughout the event.  Do pop in and take a look around.
From 10am to 2pm.  FREE Admission

Thursday 19 June - Rotary Proms Night
This year's Proms commemorates 100 years since the start of WW1 with classic wartime songs courtesy of the glamorous Rockabellas and magnificent sing-along British anthems led by soprano soloist Donna-Marie Hughes and the Riviera Concert Brass Band. Guests are encouraged to dress the part of either WW1 or WW2, bring hampers and enjoy the best of British with Rotary. Entrance from 7pm. Tickets cost £15 per person or book a table of 10 for £135. For more information visit www.rotaryevent.co.uk or call 01803 315006 or 07909 640416.

Friday 20 June - A Devon Cream Tea for CLIC Sargent
With musical entertainment throughout the day why not get together with friends and make this lovely event a must-do on Festival Friday.  The event is being put on to raise funds for CLIC Sargent.  So, enjoy some delicious treats and help raise some money for a fantastic cause.  From 11am to 3pm.  £4 per Cream Tea to include home-made scones, strawberry jam, Devon clotted cream and tea or coffee.  There will also be a mouthwatering selection of home-made cakes on offer.

Friday 20 June – Oompah Night
It's Oompah time again and that means a fun night out for all concerned.  With fantastic music and audience participation this ever-popular night in the Festival Marquee is always a sell-out so get your tickets early! Featuring the Bavarian sounds of Die Dorf Fest Kapelle, the scene is set for another classic Babbacombe Oompah Night.  With roast pork rolls and sauerkraut on sale in the Marquee.
£12 per person or just £10 for groups of 10 or more.
Buy tickets securely on line at www.babbacombefestival.com

Saturday 21 June – Torbay Armed Forces Day
Torbay Armed Forces Day is the opportunity for the whole family to gather on Babbacombe Downs and celebrate with our Armed Forces past, present and future.  Enjoy live music, exhibits and displays.  Show your support and wave your flags whilst watching the Parade at 1pm.  Keep your eyes peeled for surprises and look out for our special Spot the Spitfire!
10am onwards  FREE event www.torbayafd.co.uk



Saturday 21 June – Midsummer Party in the Marquee
After last year's hugely successful Party Night in the Marquee, the event is back and this year is in aid of local charity, Rowcroft.  By popular demand, fantastic band Funkty Dumpty will be entertaining the crowds with their funk, soul and pop music and Palm FM's Colin Leslie will be blasting out some classics guaranteed to fill the dance floor.  With fully licensed bar and delicious BBQ spend your midsummer evening having a ball in the Babbacombe Festival Marquee. 
Tickets just £10 each and available from www.babbacombefestival.com

Sunday 22 June – Hanbury's Fish and Chips Music Festival

This year's line-up includes The Land of the Giants and Mama Stone's House Band. In aid of the Torbay Holiday Helpers Network (THHN), tickets will be on sale from Hanbury's in Princes Street from 1 May. The ticket price will include admission to the Marquee as well as Festival fish and chips from Hanbury's (available between midday and 6pm). Tickets are £10 for adults and £6 for children (aged 3-10). Due to health and safety regulations please note that pushchairs will not be allowed in the main Marquee area.
For more information visit
www.hanburys.net 01803 314616
From midday 'til late

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