Weymouth Water Fest Returns For Second Year
Weymouth Water Fest is back, returning to Weymouth Beach for a second year on Sunday 7th September, 11am to 2pm.
Following its successful debut in 2024, Weymouth Town Council agreed it would become an annual addition to the town’s jam-packed events schedule.
The free event is aimed at Weymouth residents – both adults and children – who want to try out taster sessions of different water sports. Plus, there will be entertainment and information stalls as well.
The main activity highlights include sea swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, a beach sauna, live music, and family activities including face painting.
Adventure 4 All and Revive Wild Sauna will be there providing the kayak and paddleboard taster sessions and will be provide the sauna. Sea swimming groups will also be there to talk to people interested in dipping their toes into this popular activity, and music will be provided by Weymouth Ukuleleans and Dorset Wrecks.
11.15am to 12pm – Weymouth Ukuleleans
1.05 – 1.45pm – Dorset Wrecks
1.55pm – as the event draws to a close, the Bluetits swim group will invite people to join them in the sea for the Hokey Cokey.
A full timetable of activities will be shared soon for the event which takes place on the beach and in the sea in front of Weymouth Beach Office.
Cllr David Harris, Leader of Weymouth Town Council, said: “Following the successful debut of Weymouth Water Fest last year, I’m delighted to see this event returning for a second year. It’s aimed specifically at residents, both adults and young people, and provides a great opportunity to try out taster sessions of various water sports including, kayaking, sea swimming, and paddleboarding.
“There will also be music to entertain participants and spectators, and the fun event is rounded off by people being invited to do the Hokey Cokey in the water. I hope as many of you as possible can join us to enjoy yourselves at this splendid event.”
Businesses / organisations who are interested in taking part can email events@weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk for further details.
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Some images from last year’s event below.
