Event Programme

There is a full programme of daytime and evening activities

Other events & venues
• Fal River Festival Sponsored Walk
Exhibitions
The Greenbank Hotel
• Webcams [1] [2] [3]

Wednesday 10th September
Falmouth Docks, Tall Ships open to the public, 11am-7.30pm. Free Entry
Regatta Entertainment Centre Events Square, Free Family Entertainment, 11am - 5pm. The Johnny Austin Big Band, £8, 7pm - 11.30pm
Custom House Quay, Entertainment and Skinner's Bar, 11am - 11pm
Regatta Shopping Village, Skinner's Bar & Entertainment, Church St Car Park, 11am-10.30pm
The Moor Local Market 10am - 9pm
Maritime Museum Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Free Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
Falmouth Art Gallery, 10am - 5pm Free Exhibition
The Poly, Master And Commander [12A]
Boat Trips

Thursday 11th September
Falmouth Docks, Tall Ships open to the public, 10am - 7.30pm. Free Entry
Crew sports activities 9am-3pm
Ships crew parade & prize giving 4.30pm - 6pm Events Square to The Moor and return
Regatta Entertainment Centre Events Square, Free Family Entertainment, 11am - 5pm. 7pm - 11.30pm Breakthru Party Band with Paul McGahan
Custom House Quay, Free Entertainment and Skinner's Bar, 11am - 11pm
Regatta Shopping Village & Skinner's Bar, Church St Car Park, 11am-10.30pm
The Moor Local Market 10am - 9pm
Maritime Museum Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Free Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
Falmouth Art Gallery, 10am - 5pm Exhibition
The Poly, The African Queen [PG]
Boat Trips

Friday 12th September
Falmouth Docks, Tall Ships open to the public, 10am-7.30pm. Free Entry
Grand Firework Spectacular, Falmouth Harbour 9.30pm
Regatta Entertainment Centre Events Square, Free Family Entertainment, 11am - 5pm. 80's Party Night 7pm - 11.30pm
Princess Pavilion, BIG NIGHT OUT, 8.30pm, 11.30pm
Custom House Quay, Free Entertainment and Skinner's Bar, 11am - 11pm
Regatta Shopping Village & Skinner's Bar, Church St Car Park, 11am-10.30pm
The Moor Local Market 10am - 9pm
Maritime Museum Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
• Maritime Museum John Dyer's Tall Ships Paintings Exhibition, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, by invitation
The Poly, Free Exhibitions & Tall Ship Building in Action 10am - 5pm
Falmouth Art Gallery, Exhibition 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Louis de Bernières: Celebrated Author in Person
Boat Trips

Saturday 13th September
No Public Access to Tall Ships
Parade of Sail & Race Start, 1pm - 5pm
Alternative viewing areas at St Anthony Head, St Mawes, Swanpool, Maenporth and Rosemullion Head, additional parking provided.
Boat Trips to view Parade of Sail
• Pendennis Point, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Parachute & Search & Rescue Display
Pendennis Castle, Tall Ships Celebration
Regatta Entertainment Centre Events Square, Free Family Entertainment, 11am - 5pm. Beach Boys Tribute Band California Dreaming, £10, 7pm - 11.30pm
Custom House Quay, Free Entertainment and Skinner's Bar, 11am - 11pm
Regatta Shopping Village & Skinner's Bar, Church St Car Park, 11am-10.30pm
The Moor Local Market 10am - 9pm
Maritime Museum Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Exhibitions 10am - 5pm
Falmouth Art Gallery, Exhibition 10am - 5pm
The Poly, Deep Water [PG]

Following the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta
NMMC, 24 September | Discovery Talk: Tall Ships and Tall Stories

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Regatta Shopping Village
10-13 September

A selection of high quality arts, crafts, food and gifts from local producers and artisans within a marquee on Church Street Car Park.

Deborah Martyn Events are bringing over 40 high quality local traders to the Regatta Shopping Village, which is sited on Church Street Car Park in the centre of Falmouth.

Outside the marquee there is a selection of hot food units so that you can grab a tasty bite. As an added extra for the children there will be traditional fairground rides.

On the lower car park there will be a Skinner’s bar area, entertainment and street performers. Here visitors will be able to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a magnificent view of the Tall Ships in the Docks.


All the artists have given freely of their time, however, we will be offering the opportunity of expressing your appreciation via a cash collection during each act

Wednesday, 10th September 2008

11.00am to 11.20am
Cornish Highland Pipers

Cornish dressed bag pipers

12.00pm to 12.45pm
Steve Washington

Balloon folding & Diablo
Throwupdontgrowup.org.uk

1.15pm to 1.45pm
Swamp Circus

Swamp Circus is England’s longest running contemporary circus and runs Circo Kernow circus school in Cornwall for the health of young people. We produce clown shows in our big tops, theatres and on the street and support environmental projects locally and nationally.
Please see: www.circokernow.co.uk or www.swampcircus.com or 01326 373626

3.00pm to 3.30pm
The Cornwall Caledonian Pipe Band

The Cornwall Caledonian Pipe Band was formed in 2002 and is the very first full Pipe Band from Cornwall to have been registered and accepted by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association
www.cornwallcaledonianpipesanddrums.co.uk

3.50pm to 4.30pm
InspirAsian Dance

InspirAsian Dance promotes Modern Indian Dance for all in the South West. InspirAsian's Charlotte has training in Contemporary Bollywood, Yoga and Kathak (with a little Egyptian and Hip Hop thrown in for good measure). This has enabled the group to develop a unique style and interpretation of Modern Indian Dance. InspirAsian Dance provides performances, dance classes and workshops in Bollywood and Bangra Dance. For further information go to www.inspirasiandance.co.uk

5.00pm to 5.45pm
Chigwah

Chigwah live is an intense, high octane experience. Raw and honest rock as you know it should be played
www.myspace.com/chigwah

6.00pm to 7.30pm
Heart & Soul

“Sweet Soul Music” Authentic soul sounds of the 1960’s
www.myspace.com/penzancesoul

8.15pm to 9.15pm
Reset Yesterday

“Bouncy Reggae Beats & Fusion”
www.myspace.com/resetyesterday

10.00pm to 11.00pm
The Noel Prior Band

The Noel Prior Band is a three piece alternative, acoustic pop band from Cornwall. Since 2006, the band have recorded and independently released three albums and their latest EP is due for digital release later this year. The Noel Prior Band’s sound is influenced by blues, country and folk. It’s creatively fused with strong pop melodies; the result gives the music a timeless feel with a contemporary twist guaranteed to make you smile and move!
www.thenoelpriorband.com


All the artists have given freely of their time, however, we will be offering the opportunity of expressing your appreciation via a cash collection during each act

Thursday, 11th September 2008

12.00pm to 12.45pm
Falmouth School Jazz Band

Falmouth School's very own jazz band

1.15pm to 1.45pm
Swamp Circus

Swamp Circus is Englands longest running contemporary circus and runs Circo Kernow circus school in Cornwall for the health of young people.
We produce clown shows in our big tops, theatres and on the street and support environmental projects locally and nationally.
Please see: www.circokernow.co.uk or www.swampcircus.com or 01326 373626

2.00pm to 2.45pm
Steve Washington

Balloon folding & Diablo
Throwupdontgrowup.org.uk

6.00pm to 7.00pm
The Vinyls

Up & coming four piece from Liskeard
Myspace.com/theflyingvinyls

7.50pm to 9.00pm
Three Minute Warning

One of the best rock covers bands in Cornwall
www.myspace.com/threeminutewarningrock

9.30pm to 11.00pm
Tony King & the TK Connection

A seriously seductive mix of Funk, Latin, Dance, ballads and Swing!
www.tonykingtk.com


All the artists have given freely of their time, however, we will be offering the opportunity of expressing your appreciation via a cash collection during each act

Friday, 12th September 2008

12.00pm to 12.45pm
Steve Washington

Balloon folding & Diablo
Throwupdontgrowup.org.uk

1.15pm to 1.45pm
Swamp Circus

Swamp Circus is Englands longest running contemporary circus and runs Circo Kernow circus school in Cornwall for the health of young people. We produce clown shows in our big tops, theatres and on the street and support environmental projects locally and nationally.
Please see: www.circokernow.co.uk or www.swampcircus.com or 01326 373626

2.00pm to 2.45pm
Duane Johns

Teenage R&B singer from Cornwall
www.myspace.com/xxxxduanejohnsxxxx

4.45pm to 5.30pm
The Eyelids

“The Eyelids are an all girl band from Falmouth, Cornwall. Likened to an all female version of the Cramps, Joan Jett, PJ Harvey and 'that fat woman from the Gossip ', their music is best described as punked up psychobilly but they take influences from all over and are constantly evolving and improving their set”
www.myspace.com/theeyelidsband

6.00pm to 6.45pm
Ultrateeze

Surfy rock band
www.myspace.com/ultrateeze

7.00pm to 8.30pm
Falmouth Soul Sensation

“Falmouth Soul Sensation is a Falmouth based Community Soul Band, brought together by Bob Black and featuring a core 5 piece of experienced musicians. The band offers opportunities to local singers and musicians, both young and old, to play in a "group" environment”
www.myspace.com/falmouthsoulsensation

9.30pm to 11.00pm
Toilet Monsters

The Toilet Monsters are a 4 piece guitar band derived from Quango, the well known Cornish band which was originally formed in 1994. Their repertoire covers 4 decades of popular music including their own compositions, and has been the highlight of many parties, functions and pubs all over Devon and Cornwall. They are appearing at Tall Ships immediately after their mini tour of Brittany!
www.myspace.com/toiletmonsters


All the artists have given freely of their time, however, we will be offering the opportunity of expressing your appreciation via a cash collection during each act

Saturday, 12th September 2008

11.00am to 11.45am
Steve Washington

Balloon folding & Diablo
Throwupdontgrowup.org.uk

12.00pm to 12.45pm
Truro School of Samba

Truro School of Samba have been entertaining crowds throughout Cornwall since 2005. Inspired by Rio's magnificent carnival and the rhythms of Brazil the spectacular dancers are accompanied by the infectious rhythms of the band. To join a workshop or book them for your event go to www.truroschoolofsamba.co.uk

The stage will be closed between 1.00pm to 6.00pm for the Parade of Sail and Race Start.

6.00pm to 6.20pm
Ice Cold Idiots

Kid rockers playing Rock & Experimental
www.myspace.com/icecoldidiots

6.30pm to 7.30pm
Rick’s Rebels

“Funky, Punky, Indie Pop”
http://www.myspace.com/ricksrebelsband

7.30pm to 9.00pm
The Noisy Boys

60’s & 70’s cover band

9.30pm to 11.00pm
Rudi’s Message

“The authentic Ska sounds of Rude Boy & Nutty Boy classics”
www.rudismessage.co.uk


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