Glasgow River Festival
25 July 2009 - 26 July 2009
The Glasgow River Festival, returns to the Clyde for the sixth year in 2009 and looks set to be bigger and better than ever before!
The festival, which takes place in and around the Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, the SECC and Glasgow Science Centre, welcomed over 87,000 visitors last year, and promises to be another unmissable family weekend in 2009.
For the first time, spectators at the Glasgow River Festival will be able to enjoy high-octane live pirate action featuring cannons, musketeers and sword-fighters on the pirate ships Zebu and Vilma. Watch the pirates battle it out and see who will capture the bounty!
The Waverley is also joining the line-up for the first time this year and will be running cruises from Glasgow on the Sunday of the festival. As the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world, she will provide a hint of nostalgia that is sure to impress all that board her! Best of all, The Waverley is offering a FREE child ticket for every adult ticket purchased on Sunday.
For the dare-devils among us, Seaforce, the powerboat training school, will be offering short rides on their high-speed rib. Meanwhile, festival favorite, the white knuckle Zapcat, will be available for taster sessions from Glasgow Community and Safety Services.
Sensational jet-ski demonstrations from the Jet Sport Racing Association are sure to thrill the crowd and will include spectacular stunts from four times World Pro Freestyle Champion, Lee Stone.
The River Clyde is the home to Loch Lomond Seaplanes and you can witness the spectacular and unique sight of the Seaplane landing on the river during the Festival
On land the excitement continues with, live music, funfairs and displays from the Wildcats Netball team.
Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) will be providing FREE shuttle bus services from Glasgow city centre and beyond to the festival site. Check out the website for more information and timetables.
Whatever your age, there's great entertainment and fun in this packed programme and best of all – entry is FREE!