A selection of West Wales’ finest food, drink and craft retailers will be showcasing their produce against a backdrop of adrenalin-fuelled powerboat racing next month.
Stalls are booking up fast for the P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea event on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July at Milford Waterfront. Among the exhibitors will be Mamgu Welshcakes, New York Street Food, Puffin Produce and Two Red Dogs. They will be based along Mackerel Quay in the official race village so that spectators can refuel whilst watching the spectacle on the Haven.
Also in the race village will be a big screen, while presenters from Radio Pembrokeshire are set to entertain the crowds with a fantastic line-up of musical acts.
P1 VIP ticket holders are in for an exclusive experience featuring luxury refreshments, entertainment and the opportunity to book onto boat tours that will enable them to experience the powerboat and jet-ski action from the water.
The event is sponsored by Pembrokeshire County Council and Milford Haven Town Council, as well as many other supporters who will announced over the next week.
Milford Waterfront is not only the host destination of this world-class event, but also sponsor of Pembrokeshire-based Coleman Racing team and the Pembrokeshire Panther. Audiences from across the globe will be tuning in to watch the races as it will be broadcast on television world-wide and up to 15,000 visitors are expected to descend on Milford Haven during the course of the weekend.
An abundance of high quality cafes and restaurants can be found along the waterfront, as well as a range of independent shops and attractions such as a museum and bowling alley ensuring there will be something for everyone.
If anyone has activities planned in Milford Haven, or accommodation to let, during the course of the weekend that will enhance the visitor experience these can be promoted on the official Milford Waterfront website at www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk Please get in touch with the Port of Milford Haven’s Marketing team to submit information at info@milfordwaterfront.co.uk
Tickets can be booked online at www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk/p1-powerboat-jet-ski-racing for just £10 (under 12s receive free entry) or VIP tickets are available for £120 plus VAT.
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Photo caption: New York Street Food will be one of the stallholders at the P1 event
Notes to Editors
Milford Waterfront
Milford Waterfront is a multi-million pound regeneration project being led by the Port of Milford Haven. It aims to revitalise the marina and docks into a vibrant destination, adding to the existing mix of leisure, retail and dining businesses and boosting the economy by providing long term, sustainable jobs.
A number of flagship projects have already been completed at the site including the installation of new lock gates that have significantly reduced locking times and the construction of new fishing buildings for the industry.
The new development will also celebrate the arts, culture and heritage of the area, working in partnership with key stakeholders. The Port already hosts a busy calendar of events at the marina such as Torch Theatre Sunset Cinema screenings and awards ceremonies which add to the diverse range of attractions on the waterfront.
In February 2015, a resolution to grant consent was gained from Pembrokeshire County Council for the development and work is ongoing to finalise detailed plans that will soon be submitted to the local authority.
Anna Malloy
Port of Milford Haven
01646 696100
anna.malloy@mhpa.co.uk