Beer Regatta brings a week of water sports, novelty events and community celebration to the East Devon fishing village each summer. The 2026 regatta ran from Saturday 8 to Friday 14 August with Regatta Day on Thursday 13 August. The 2027 dates have not yet been announced but are expected to follow a similar pattern in early to mid-August.
The regatta combines competitive water events with family-friendly activities, beach games, evening entertainment and the famous novelty raft competition. Check the Beer Regatta Facebook page or official website for 2027 dates when announced.
Visitor information
Dates: To be confirmed for 2027. Based on the established pattern, expect a week in early to mid-August with Regatta Day on a Thursday.
Venue: Events take place on Beer Beach, in the harbour and around the village. The beach provides the main focal point for water activities and spectating.
Programme: The regatta programme will be available to purchase from late July once dates are confirmed. In the meantime, follow the official Beer Regatta Facebook page for updates.
Getting there: Beer is a small fishing village on the East Devon coast between Seaton and Branscombe. Parking is very limited in the village during regatta week - arrive early, use alternative transport or park in nearby Seaton and walk along the coast path.
What to expect
Beer Regatta Week features canoe fun sessions, film screenings with the local film society, children’s discos, beach scavenger hunts and daily activities for families. The highlight is Regatta Day when the famous Raft Competition takes centre stage.
Teams assemble on Fore Street with their home-built rafts at 1.30pm, ready to launch their creations into the water. Fancy dress is encouraged for everyone - crews match their rafts with spectacular costumes, while spectators join in with anything from full theatrical outfits to gloriously silly hats. The raft competition combines maritime engineering, costume design and sheer determination.
Throughout the week, food and drink stalls operate on the beach and in the village. Evening entertainment includes live music and the traditional carnival atmosphere of a small Devon coastal village celebrating its maritime heritage.
Where to stay
Beer village and the East Devon coast have limited accommodation that fills quickly for regatta week. Browse places to stay near Beer, Seaton, Sidmouth and Branscombe, and book well in advance once dates are confirmed.
