Eastbourne Events 2008

Eastbourne Events 2008
Eastbourne will enjoy a packed events diary for 2008.
More information will be added when new events are arranged.

Tourist Information

Beachy Head & Downland

	Magnificent Motors Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th May More than 500 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, steam traction engines, commercial and military vehicles will display on Eastbourne's elegant promenade and seafront. More details on website
	Top International Women's Tennis 14th - 21st June Staged by The LTA, the International Women's Open in Eastbourne is one of the most prestigious women's tennis tournaments on the international tennis calendar. More details on website
	(Frequent concerts at the bandstand) Until end of September More details will be available shortly
	999 Emergency Services Display 5th - 6th July 2008 Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coast Guard and RNLI Services. See them all on the Western Lawns for an action packed weekend of displays and exhibitions.The Largest Display Of Emergency Services In The UK. Free Entry More details on website
	Eastbourne Motor Show Saturday 12th - 13th July Hosted by TV motoring presenter Mike Brewer Hundreds of brand new vehicles on display New Cars, Motorbikes, Commercial Vehicles & Motorhomes More details on website
	Eastbourne Extreme 19th - 20th July 2008 A new and exciting addition to Eastbourne's dynamic Events programme. It offers a fusion between Inline and Artistic skating and Waterborne Activities. Free event along the seafront. More details on website
	Eastbourne Lammas Festival 2nd - 3rd August 2008 A free extravaganza of folk music, morris dancing, traditional giants, carnival and entertainment for everyone on the Western Lawns. Free Entry. More details on website
	Airbourne 2008 Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August The biggest seafront airshow in the UK returns this year with four days of action packed flying on Eastbourne seafront. Up to 650,000 people are expected to attend. The Red Arrows will be performing on three days. More details on website
	Go Fast Speed Days 6th - 7th September 2008 Athletes from around the world compete in one of the world's fastest downhill gravity racing sports events to qualify for the International Gravity Sports Association World Cup title. Watch Street Luge, Downhill Skateboarding and more at Beachy Head. More details on website
	Eastbourne Victorian Festival 27th September - 5th October 2008 Once again a multitude of artistes from far and near will congregate in our fair town to entertain you. In addition many local individuals and groups will mount special events to coincide with the delightful entertainments at our theatres and hostelries. More details on website
	Eastbourne (6th Annual)Beer Festival Thursday 9th - Saturday 11th October Preparations are underway for this year's festival with over 120 cask ales, wines, international bottled beers, ciders and perries on order. Tickets on sale from june, and due to last year's ticket sell out, we advise you to book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment! More details on website
	Food and Drink Festival Date to be confirmed Put simply Feastbourne is a complete celebration of food and drink and the way in which it interacts with the town of Eastbourne and the surrounding Sussex area. The whole event is designed to educate, inspire, illuminate and bring a sense of pride, purpose and passion to the art of culinary excellence. More details on website
	Beachy Head Marathon Thursday 25th October 1,750 runners, joggers and walkers participate in this annual event which offers one of the most challenging and picturesque routes in the country, winding across the South Downs coast and countryside. More details on website