Eastbourne Events 2009

Eastbourne Events 2009
Eastbourne will enjoy a packed events diary for 2009.
More information will be added when new events are arranged.

Tourist Information

Beachy Head & Downland

	Magnificent Motors Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd 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. This is FREE event and large crowds are expected. Cavalcades along the seafront and auto jumble are more reasons to come along. More details on website
	AEGON International Tennis at the Devonshire Tennis Centre 13th - 20th June Eastbourne Hosts Joint Tennis Event for the first time in 2009. The ATP event formerly held in Nottingham moves to Eastbourne. The AEGON International will be a combined ATP and WTA event in 2009 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 11th - Sunday 12th 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 Motor Show Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th July Hosted by TV motoring presenter Mike Brewer in the grounds of Sussex Downs and Park College in Eastbourne. Hundreds of brand new vehicles on display New Cars, Motorbikes, Commercial Vehicles & Motorhomes More details on website
	Eastbourne Extreme Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th July An annual and exciting part of Eastbourne's dynamic Events programme. It offers a fusion between Inline and Artistic skating and Waterborne Activities. Local bands play live in the open air . Free event along the eastern seafront. More details on website
	Eastbourne Lammas Festival Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd August 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 2009 Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August The biggest FREE 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 and we wait for confirmation of other displays.. More details on website
	Go Fast Speed Days Friday 21st August - Sunday 23rd August 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 26th September - 4th October Once again a 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 (7th Annual)Beer Festival Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th 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 24th 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