2026 Pitch Applications

Pitch applications for the Wivenhoe Town Regatta 2026 are now open.

The Regatta is one of Wivenhoe’s most popular annual events, attracting thousands of visitors to the Quay for a full day of racing, live entertainment and family activities.

If you are a local business, artisan maker, charity, community group or food vendor, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase what you do.

Why have a stall at the Regatta?

  • Reach a large and engaged local audience

  • Promote your products or services face-to-face

  • Increase brand awareness within the community

  • Trade at a well-established, much-loved annual event

  • Benefit from high footfall throughout the day

With traditional sailing craft, gig racing, the famous Raft Race, live music, children’s entertainment and plenty of refreshments, the event draws steady crowds along the Quay from morning through to late afternoon.

HOW TO APPLY

Spaces are limited and pitches fill quickly. Please complete the online application form below.

We look forward to welcoming a fantastic mix of traders to the 2026 Wivenhoe Town Regatta.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

  • You must obtain a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) if you want to carry out a ‘licensable activity’.
  • Pitch holders must have current public liability insurance.
  • Small, quiet generators are permitted.
  • No mains power is available.
  • The location of pitches may vary from year-to-year. Space is limited so specific pitch locations cannot be guaranteed.
  • Vehicle access for unloading / loading may be up to 50m from your pitch.

2026 Pitch Application FORM

Stall name

Your name

Type of goods or service

Your email

Mobile phone

Your address

Please indicate what type of pitch you are interested in:

* 1 or 2 Table Pitch/es. Each table must be no bigger than 1.0m deep & 2.0m wide. Please note, if booking more than one pitch, tables must be laid out adjacent to each other 1.0m deep max to avoid blocking the walkway.

** 1 or 2 Gazebo Pitch/es. Standard gazebo size. Please note, if booking more than one pitch, gazebos must be laid out adjacent to each other, one gazebo deep max, to avoid blocking the walkway.

*** Small Vehicle Pitch. Due to access restrictions there are just a few spaces for small vehicles or trailers. These will be considered on a first come, first served basis. NB: Maximum length - 4.0m. Vehicle engines must not be run during the Regatta and drivers must ensure their vehicle has no oil leaks or other residues.

Anything else we should know or any questions?