Tarbert Seafood Festival


		The Tarbert Seafood Festival, set around Tarbert's natural harbour at the tip of Kintyre, is one of the area's main annual events held on the first full weekend in July (i.e. Saturday falls on 1st July or after). Tarbert's harbour nestles just off of Loch Fyne, which offers the local fishing fleet access to some of the purist, healthiest and best tasting seafood in the UK and Europe. This is definitely something to celebrate and promote. If you havnt been before to Tarbert or to the Seafood Festival we hope this website will give you a feel for what happens and encourage you to come and join in the fun. 2008 Welcomes Back Two Of Scotland's Best Returning for the fourth consecutive year, top chef Nick Nairn is taking time away from television presenting and giving up his Saturday to entertain you with his superb cookery demonstrations on the working fish harbour quay here in Tarbert, Loch Fyne. Cooking demonstrations featuring a selection of Argyll's top chef's and Nick Nairn are free to enter and begin at 2pm. Just head past the Loch Fyne Gallery and along the quay side and look for the large marquees. Nick Nairn first appeared in 2004 and is back once more for us in 2008. Other chef's appearing this year to include; Roddy from the Tayvallich Inn. Joanne from Craigard, Campbeltown. Stan from Edo Restuarant, Lochgilphead. Pascal from Corner House Bistro, Tarbert. Esther O' Connor Sings Live Both Days ! Returning for a second consecutive year to this unique event, Esther will be singing live harbourside on both Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July, come along and listen to her live and buy a signed album! The lovely Esther O Connor will be appearing with her band and playing live on Saturday evening in the Anchor Hotel - book your meals to secure your place and be entertained while and after you eat. Raft Race (Saturday 19th July 2008) More information about the annual raft race and other events will be placed here shortly. Thank You ! Just a short note to say Thanks to everyone who supported the 2008 Seafood Festival and everyone who took part. We have an event to be very proud of and in the current climate it is hard enough to make sure these events continue, so treasure this event, it may not always be there, please do not take it for granted. A huge thank you to all the entertainment, to everyone who contributed financially, and to all those who have gone out of their way to put in extra effort, it made a huge difference! Subscribe To Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Tarbert Seafood Festival Newsletter, receive update by email, to find out more please visit our subscriptions page. Dates For 2009 ! Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2009 are the dates set for next year's event. Put the dates in your diary !!		COOKERY DEMOS Live cooking demos on the working fish quay at Tarbert, Loch Fyne featuring Nick Nairn and a selection of top Argyll Chefs and plenty of seafood to taste. View the cookery page so see information about some of the previous years cookery.









				Seafood Queen 2008 Tarbert Seafood Festival Queen for 2008, Lynda Mills had a tough task smiling through the rain, but managed it with the ttwo Princesses Erin Smith and Courtney Stewart bringing sunshine to a rainy Saturday! The traditional bringing of the Seafood Queen across the harbour by fishing boat to be crowned went without a hiccup and many people gathered for the Seafood Queen and Princesses to be crowned. Who will be next year's seafood queen? You will just have to come along to find out and watch her sail across the harbour and be crowned in the traditional ceremony!

				Also Appearing ! Saturday 5th July Seafood stalls and market stalls with crafts, local produce, farmers market stalls and much much more. Childrens and family entertainment including circus performers, puppet shows, paintball and inflatable games and toys. Music and games, crowning of this year's Seafood Queen and Princesses. Sunday 6th July A Stunning line up of music from 2pm on the quay, all singing live and free! Including the talented; Esther O'Connor Deville The Champions (Top Queen Tribute Band) Our stewarded and licensed bar supplies refreshments and all the money goes towards the entertainment provided.

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