News & Regatta Highlights
Get ready for fun in the sun! Everything happening across the August Bank Holiday Regatta weekend in Polruan.
Quay Crabbing & Sports in the School Field
Weekend action kicks off on Saturday 29th August with the famous Quay Crabbing Competition (sign on at 11:15 AM on Polruan Quay). On Sunday 30th August, join us for the Regatta Service in the WI Hall at 9:30 AM, followed by traditional Sports in the School Field from 2:30 PM!
Royalty Crowning, Town Band & Carnival
On Monday 31st August, celebrate the crowning of our 2026–2027 Regatta Royalty on the Coal Wharf stage. Enjoy live brass music from the fantastic Lostwithiel Town Band playing seated on Polruan Quay, followed by the colorful Grand Carnival Procession and evening Disco!
Beach Games, Sand Sculptures & Ball Roll
Low tide at 14:27 brings a packed afternoon to Polruan Front Beach! Featuring the Under-7s Treasure Hunt, Beach Volleyball, Sandcastle & Sand Sculpture Contests, Junior Artists Competition, and the legendary Fore Street Tennis Ball Roll at 4:00 PM!
Jones and Barnard • Street Entertainment
We are delighted to welcome back sensational variety entertainers Jones and Barnard for Bank Holiday Monday! Catch their hilarious, high-energy comedy, circus skills, and world-class street shows on Polruan Quay and the Coal Wharf.
Get Your Official Regatta Programme
The official glossy Regatta Programme contains the full minute-by-minute timetable of all events, sailing courses, competition rules, and historic articles. Programmes and merchandise are available across Polruan:
- The Winklepicker store & Post Office (Quayside)
- The Polruan Store (Fore Street)
- Regatta Street Stall (Corner of East / Fore Street in mid-to-late August)
Also available: Official Regatta T-shirts, Raffle Tickets, and Tennis Ball Roll numbers!
All Proceeds To Charity
Every penny goes towards our children's sporting, swimming, and holiday fund.
Support Online