Fowey Royal Regatta runs from Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 August 2026. The official current listings confirm sailing races through the week and gig racing on Saturday. The event identifies 1819 as its founding year, giving the harbour programme a long local record without requiring claims about an unverified 2026 spectacle.
The organiser publishes its full programme separately and advises visitors to use those listings for individual activities. This page no longer carries forward prior-year claims about air displays, carnival routes or fireworks unless they appear in the current 2026 schedule.
Visitor information
Dates: Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 August 2026.
Location: Fowey Harbour and venues around Fowey.
Sailing: The official what’s-on page lists racing all week. Times and viewing points depend on the sailing programme and harbour conditions.
Admission: Mixed. The organiser’s programme includes open public activity as well as ticketed or entered events. Check each listing rather than assuming that the whole week is free.
Programme changes: Use the official listings close to the day. Harbour activity can have specific entry instructions, and a week-wide date range does not mean every activity runs daily.
The committee publishes contact details and programme links on its website. Visitors seeking one particular race or shoreside event should confirm the start time before travelling.
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