Beer Regatta rounds off a week of rafts, racing and village tradition

Beer Regatta week has ended after seven days of seaside traditions, family activities and local community spirit. The 2026 programme ran from Saturday, Aug. 8 to Friday, Aug. 14, with Regatta Day held Thursday, Aug. 13. Events blended on-water and village activities, from canoe sessions and children’s events to talks, scavenger hunts, barrel rolling, fancy dress and dancing. Central to the regatta were Beer’s distinctive wooden luggers—working boats tied to the village’s fishing heritage. Fully run by volunteers and supported by sponsors and donors, the schedule heavily focused on children, including “Children’s Fun at Beer Regatta” and multiple youth-focused activities. The week featured RAF pilot Adam Fox-Edwards for the traditional talk, the Raft Competition on Regatta Day, and fireworks from The Jubilee around 9:45 pm, finishing with a retro-themed regatta dance.