August 2009 is one big celebration for Whitby. For the first time in many years, Whitby Regatta and Whitby Folk Week combine to ensure the town is bursting with activity.
The Whitby Regatta is a celebration of all things aquatic with a host of yachting and rowing competitions over three days of exciting, fun packed days.
Over the course of an extended weekend, Sat, Sun and Monday, there will be a host of activities to see, an Air Sea Rescue, a World War 2 Air Display featuring Spitfires, Hurricanes and a Dakota, the Red Arrows Display Team will perform, a 4km Fun Run, displays from the varierty of Armed Forces, a Classic Car Rally, a motorcycle gymkhana on the beach, the centenary of the Swing Bridge will be celebrated and the weekend will culminate with a spectacular firework display on Monday evening.
Once the Regatta celebrations finish, Whitby Folk Week is in full swing. Seven days of live folk music, performed by some of the most skilled musicians from around the UK.
For over 40 years, Whitby Folk Week has brought joy, dancing and great music to the town. Now in its 44th year the festival has grown positively from its beginning as a traditional folk festival. With over 600 events throughout the week, there will be plently to do.
Folk is inspired by many things from the everyday to the mythological, nursery rhymes to work songs, poetry to verse. This variety is part of folk heritage, and what makes folk so different and vibrant, don't be surprised to see a range of improvised shows spring up around the town during folk week.
With so much going on, its going to be hard to fit it all into 7 days.
If you would like some more information on Whitby, i highly recommend these sites:
Whitby Regatta and Folk Week information
The Whitby Guide - Whitby tourist information and accommodation guide
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