As part of last year’s Festival of the Sea, our community joined forces with local artists RED SAIL, to craft a community poem. Read the finished piece below and explore the photos that captured this special moment.
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We're back! Now in its sixth year, this free, family-friendly festival celebrates the town’s proud maritime heritage and world-leading seafood industry, with a vibrant programme of entertainment, activities and food experiences.
Festival of the Sea was Highly Commended at the 2025 Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland Tourism Excellence Awards as "Festival of the Year".
TRADERS APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Be part of this year’s Festival of the Sea in Grimsby Town Centre. Trader applications are now open, and we’re looking for exceptional street food vendors – particularly those championing seafood that reflects Grimsby’s rich coastal heritage – alongside drinks vendors, artisan makers, craft stalls, charities and info stands.
Don’t miss your chance to trade at one of the region’s most exciting waterfront celebrations!
Produced by Swans Events on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council, this project is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and The National Lottery Commission funds the Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants Fund, which is administered by Arts Council England. This event is sponsored by Orsted.
The Seafood Village is sponsored by Seafoood from Norway, Myton Food Group, Seafish, Made Great in Grimsby, The Hawerby Trust and Lincolnshire Community Foundation
