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Its Friday 31st July and the final broadcast day in 2009 for Red Sands Radio

Major Events in Whitstable during 2009.

Whitstable gets very busy especially at weekends, bank holidays and during major events, such as those listed below:-

the Whitstable Oyster Festival (18th to 25th July 2009)

Whitstable Carnival (Sat 1st August 2009)

Whitstable Regatta (Sat 8th & Sun 9th August 2009)

Whitstable Harbour Day (Sat 22nd August 2009)

There were over 70,000 visitors last year to the Oyster Festival.

From Saturday 11 July 2009 until the 6 September 2009, Canterbury City Council will be providing a trial Weekend Park & Ride service in Whitstable. Follow the link below for further details.

Whitstable Park and Ride Service

From Saturday 11 July 2009 until the 6 September 2009, Canterbury City Council will be providing a trial Weekend Park & Ride service in Whitstable.

Click Here for further information

We advise visitors to take advantage of this scheme as the car parks in Whitstable are full very early on most days!

1st August Whitstable Carnival 2009

the Whitstable Carnival is planning its 112th parade on Saturday August 1 2009.

THE CARNIVAL NEEDS YOU TO ENTER NOW FOR 2009!

You don't have to dress up as a clown!

Entry forms are also available at the Horsebridge Centre and in many shops. Late entries will be accepted at Tankerton Evangelical Church, Northwood Road, on the day before 4pm. The parade starts at 6pm.

8-9th August Whitstable Regatta 2009

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2009 Whitstable & Herne Bay Lions Club proudly present the 216th Anniversary of the Whitstable Regatta.

This year we will be having rowing and yacht races thanks to both Herne Bay Rowing Club and Tankerton Bay Sailing Club, against the background of the Barge Race on the Saturday with over 50 boats taking part.

We offer for those who prefer the land, a giant funfair with rides and attractions for all, Punch and Judy, Magic shows, live music, coconut shy and candy floss, hot and cold food and stalls of all types. A dog show on the Saturday (so bring your dog along) it's not Cruft's but never mind. The Margate donkey's have taken the weekend off to be there. Motor bikes and cars of yester year and also the latest models for you to see. Not forgetting at dusk a fantastic firework display out in the bay, with the added bonus of the reflection of all the lights in the water on Saturday evening. We believe there is something for everybody.

There will be Team Guinot Wingwalkers on the Sunday as a finale for the weekend. Not forgetting a sea borne display by Whitstable RNLI.

To be held on Tankerton Slopes, Marine Parade, Tankerton, starting at 11am on Saturday and finishing about 5 pm on Sunday 9th August with a break for sleep in between.

The first Regatta was run on Tuesday 7th August 1792 between 26 boats from Whitstable and Faversham to test the boating skills of the local boatmen and sailors. It has taken place every year since with the exception of the two world wars. It is possibly the oldest event of it type in the world.

For more details phone: 01227 274313

Sat 10am - 6pm 14 Aug Whitstable Harbour Day 2010

Saturday14th August Whitstable’s famous Harbour Day. Everything from historic ships, diving demonstrations; remember diving began right here in Whitstable, an RNLI rescue, kayak displays. Whitstable had the first passenger carrying railway in the world, so we have the miniature ‘Crab & Winkle’ train running on the Harbour South Quay & multitude of stalls & stands with something for everyone. Stop don’t forget the kids, we’ve ‘Punch & Judy’ , as well as sandcastle building competitions and of course loads of great sea food.

Whitstable Harbour Day is organised by the Whitstable Harbour Association & compared by Red Sands Radio.