Eastbourne Events 2011

Eastbourne Events 2011
Eastbourne will enjoy a packed events diary for 2011
More information will be added when new events are arranged.

Tourist Information

Beachy Head & Downland

	Local Life Show Saturday 19th March Organised by East Sussex County Council’s Trading Standards Service and based on the ‘Ideal Home Show’, the fifth annual Local Life Show is being held on Saturday 19th March 2011 at the Winter Garden in Eastbourne. The show will provide people with the perfect place for consumers to sample & buy local produce, talk to honest and reliable traders, enjoy a touring theatre company, check out cookery demonstrations and meet representatives of the local authority and other caring services.
	Magnificent Motors Saturday 30th April - 1st May Returning once again for 2011. More than 500 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, steam traction engines, commercial and military vehicles will display at Eastbourne's Princess Park, to the east on Eastbourne seafront. This is FREE event and large crowds are expected. More details on website
	Eastbourne Cycling Festival Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd May A first year for this event based on the Western Lawns. The free event offers the chance for cyclists to take part in a variety of events, from time trials to road races, as well as browse trade stands on the seafront. More details on website
	AEGON International Tennis at the Devonshire Tennis Centre 11th - 18th June Eastbourne Hosts Joint Tennis Event for the third year in 2011. The ATP event formerly held in Nottingham moved to Eastbourne. The AEGON International is again a combined ATP and WTA event in 2011 and beyond, to be played in the week before Wimbledon. In Eastbourne this is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments on the International tennis calendar. More details on website
	Frequent concerts/events at the bandstand May - until end of September With no ticket over £10 and over 140 concerts to choose from, it has something for everyone.
	999 Emergency Services Display Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd July 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 Extreme Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th July An annual and exciting part of Eastbourne's dynamic Events programme. It offers a fusion between Inline and Artistic skating and Waterborne Activities with free taster sessions. Local bands play live in the open air. Free event along the eastern seafront from 10am to 5pm each day. More details on website
	Eastbourne Lammas Festival Saturday 30th July - Sunday 31st July 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 2011 Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th August The biggest FREE seafront airshow in the UK returns this year with four days of action packed flying on Eastbourne seafront. Up to 750,000 people are expected to attend. The Red Arrows will be performing and we wait for confirmation of other displays but thrills will abound. Closing firework display on the Sunday night. More details on website
	Eastbourne RNLI Regatta Saturday 27th August - Monday 29th August Sixth annual RNLI regatta at Sovereign Harbour. Attractions, entertainment, marquees, beer & wine tent, food, stalls, farmer's market and funfair. Evening events with live bands and music. Yacht and boat racing. Something for the whole family. This event raises thousands of pounds for the Eastbourne Lifeboat. More details on website
	Eastbourne Victorian Festival Dates to be confirmed Once again this very popular week long celebration with 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 (9th Annual)Beer Festival Thursday 27th - Saturday 29th 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 Saturday 22nd 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