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Yard Fest is back for its eighth year, and this one’s set to be the best yet! This July, come down to Underfall Yard to explore and celebrate everything the harbour has to offer. For two days, the yard will be filled with joyous music, independent market stalls and demonstrations of maritime machinery and traditional skills.

WHAT’S ON?

LIVE MUSIC

There will be live music at the Underfall Cafe and Visitor Centre throughout the weekend. There’s an eclectic lineup in store, featuring folk and shanty singers and a host of local DJs. Watch this space for the full line-up!

UNDERFALL MARKET

This year, we will be launching our latest venture, Underfall Market.  The market will showcase the best of Bristol’s local makers, craftspeople, tradespeople and artisan producers reflecting Bristol’s diverse cultural heritage. The market will take place from 10am – 6pm on both the Saturday and Sunday. There will also be guests from various harbourside charities, sharing their valuable work and exciting opportunities.

We’re currently calling out for traders to get involved, to register your interest please fill out a form.

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS

The volunteers of Underfall Yard Trust will be running live demonstrations of the yard’s hydraulic pump house. Watch this space for demonstration timings…

The Knotters Guild and the Association of Retired Merchant Seamen will be on hand to teach you how to tie nautical knots and operate a mini ship’s derrick!

FOOD & DRINK

There will be plenty of food and drink choices, with several local providers continuing their generous support for Underfall Yard:

  • Underfall Pop-Up Kitchen
  • Marshfields Ice Cream
  • Bristol Beer Factory

Find out more:

https://underfallyard.co.uk/visit/events/

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