Tarbert Festivals

Tarbert Scottish Series
The biggest sailing series in Scotland comes to Tarbert in May every year. The towns harbour is packed with sailing yachts. The restaurants, pubs and streets are full of visitors and yachts men and women alike. Licensing laws are relaxed to allow the good natured crowds to fill the streets with drinks in their hands, while relaxing before that start of the next grueling day of racing.

The Tarbert Scottish Series has recently been sponsored by Brewin Dolphin and it is organised mainly by the Clyde Cruising Club. The event includes classes of yachts from Grand Prix racers to family cruisers. There are many events organised to make the events very popular with both competitors and visitors alike. Shore side events include a variety of music with bands appearing at local venues as well as of course the local pipe band. Clothing to celebrate the event can be obtained from the dockside. The photographs used in the slideshow opposite were taken by Ruaridh MacCallum.

Tarbert Seafood Festival
The seafood festival takes place at the beginning of July each year and attracts visitors from far and wide. The town comes alive as Tarbert businesses work together and create an interesting and welcoming environment for those who come to see or take part in the festivities.
 

The local restaurants of course take advantage of the fresh fish, prawns, lobsters and shellfish that arrive on their door step by way of fishermen and fish farmers. However at the festival their is a special effort to provide a variety of delicacies and delights for the palette.

Cooking demonstrations by celebrity  chefs, live concerts, prize-givings, market stalls and much more all add to the fun.

One of the great features is that the bands change venues throughout the festival , thus allowing you to see a variety of bands and artists if you choose to stay at your favourite venue. Alternatively you can follow your favourite band to their next venue.