Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Bridlington Old Town this summer as the Bridlington Old Town Vintage Festival returns again on Sunday, June 28.
Set among the historic streets of Bridlington Old Town, the festival will transform the area into a celebration of all things vintage, attracting families, collectors and lovers of style from across the region.
From independent shops and pubs to galleries and outdoor market stalls, the event promises a day of entertainment, shopping and community spirit.
Organised by Regeneration of Bridlington Old Town (ROBOT) in partnership with Bridlington Town Council, the festival has become one of the town’s best-loved attractions, drawing large crowds to browse goods, enjoy entertainment and soak up the atmosphere.
The event will be officially opened at 10.30am by TV and radio personality Jack Marriner-Brown.
Jack, who is from Bridlington, took a starring role in the TV hit Traitors and is also a familiar face on BBC Morning Live and also hosts shows on Radio Humberside.
Said Jack: “I’m really looking forward to open the Vintage Festival and have a walk around the high street meeting locals and visitors. Come up and say hello.”
Jack will be featuring on BBC’s Wimbledon coverage the day after opening Vintage Festival, where he will be doing his hilarious walkabouts and chatting to players, personalities and guests.”
Chair of ROBOT, Vicky Barton, said organisers were looking forward to welcoming visitors back.
“The Vintage Festival will bring lots of fantastic sights, sounds and cookout to the lovely Old Town,” she said.
“In conjunction with Bridlington Town Council, who have generously supported the event, we are hoping for bumper crowds. There will be something for everyone, with lots of street entertainment and music.
“There will be prizes for the Best Dressed competition and, as well as stalls, the shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants will all be opening up and giving a Bridlington welcome to visitors and locals alike.”
Entertainment includes Bridlington Gold Radio from 10am to 10.45am, Peter Jones from 10.45am to 11.15am and Lisa Wentworth from 11.30am to noon. Coastal Voices will perform from 12.15pm to 12.35pm, followed by the Hollywood Sisters from 12.50pm to 1.20pm. Lisa Wentworth returns from 1.30pm to 2pm, with Coastal Voices back on stage from 2.15pm to 2.35pm. The Best Dressed Competition takes place from 2.40pm to 3pm, before the Hollywood Sisters perform from 3pm to 3.30pmand Peter Jones closes the programme from 3.30pm to 4pm.
Adding to the atmosphere, the Gaslight Trio Jazz Band will be performing up and down the streets all day.
The festival takes place in Bridlington Old Town, YO16 4PR.
