Be a part of this years festival?

The hugely popular Queenie Festival will once again be back between 29 June and 1 July, bringing its usual three days of fun entertainment, marine activities, local heritage and of course fantastic seafood! This year organisers are hoping that the public will help to make the fifth annual ‘celebration of the sea’ the best yet by getting involved or lending a hand.

A truly local, community event, the Isle of Man Queenie Festival showcases Manx produce, culture, wildlife and the Isle of Man’s beautiful seascape. As in previous years, the Friday evening ‘Sure Beach Party’ in Port Erin will kick off proceedings with live music and plenty of giveaways. Then the festival moves to Port St Mary harbour and Chapel Bay for a packed weekend programme for all ages and interests.

As well as favourite features such as the Trawler Race, chef cooking demonstrations and the Manx Mile Swim, there’ll be a host of things to see, do and sample, whether it’s a scuba try-out or a plate of delicious seafood cooked to order.

The festival organisers are inviting expressions of interest from anyone who would like to support the Queenie Festival, whether that is sponsorship of an individual element or by lending a hand with any aspect of the preparation and running of the festival.

Tim Croft, festival organiser commented, “The Queenie Festival has gone from strength to strength each year thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and all our volunteers. We’re now looking for people to help make sure that the 2012 event is our most successful yet.

“As well as the feel-good factor of supporting your local community and marine conservation, you’re guaranteed to have a great time getting into the festival spirit and enjoying the many attractions and events taking place”.

The Queenie Festival is also welcoming enquiries from stallholders – especially artists, craftspeople and local producers – and any bands, musicians or entertainers who are interested in performing live during the festival. It’s a great opportunity to play to a friendly crowd while supporting a 100% local initiative”.

To find out more about how you can get involved in Queenie Festival 2012, simply contact Tim Croft on 834494 or email timcroft@islandseafare.co.uk

3FM to support Isle of Man Queenie Festival & Marine Day

A big thank you to all the team at 3FM for getting behind the Queenie Festival and Marine Day ‘A Festival of the Sea.’ The 3FM team will be out and about promoting the events and raising awareness about Queenie’s and if they are lucky enough will even be venturing out on a local fishing trip to see how they are caught. Fingers crossed for a calm day!

In the lead up to Marine Day they will be featuring interviews with the organisers on air and will also be giving details on what will be happening and when down at Port St Mary on the 9th August.

The 3FM Road Runner and PR girls will be attending the Marine Day with loads of give aways and also reporting back to the studio on the days events.

Thanks guys, its great to have your support!

Marine Day ‘Schedule of Events’ announced

The Schedule of events for Marine Day “A festival of the sea” on 9th August 2008 has now gone up on the Marine Day page of this site. We are absolutely delighted with the list of guests appearing and are sure that the program of events will make for an absolutely fantastic day out.