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All hands on deck for Cardigan RNLI’s Sea Shanty and Street Food Festival

Lifeboats News Release

Cardigan RNLI is inviting members of the community and local media to join them for an evening of music, food and fundraising at their fourth annual Sea Shanty and Street Food Festival on Saturday 20 June.

The Howni Shanty Singers entertain a crowd at Cardigan’s Lifeboat Station

RNLI/Katie Anderson-Hammersley

Last Year’s Sea Shanty and Street Food event, June 2025
Date: Saturday 20 June
Time: 3pm–9pm
Location: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat Station.

Taking place at the lifeboat station from 3pm to 9pm, the much-loved event promises a lively and family-friendly atmosphere, with a strong line-up of live entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening. Performers include Cariad Sound, The Bad Latitudes Shanty Group, Howni Shanty Group and the Blaenporth Male Voice Choir, bringing traditional sea songs and uplifting performances to the waterfront.

A wide range of food and drink will be available, showcasing local vendors and street food favourites including Manuka Asian Street Food, Dewi James BBQ, Pembrokeshire Wood Fired Pizza, Ice Green Vegan Ice Cream, Los Muñecos Mexican Street Food, Bluestones Coffee, Mantle Brewery and Cream Tea.

The festival aims to bring the community together while raising vital funds to support the RNLI’s lifesaving work. Tickets are priced at £5, with all proceeds going towards supporting Cardigan RNLI’s volunteers to continue saving lives at sea.

Everyone is welcome to attend, enjoy the entertainment and sample the wide variety of food on offer in support of their local lifeboat station.

Bruce Harris, event organiser said:

‘Our Sea Shanty and Street Food Festival is a fantastic way to bring the community together while supporting the RNLI’s lifesaving work.

‘There’s something for everyone, great music, brilliant local food and a wonderful atmosphere by the water.

‘Every ticket sold helps our volunteer crew continue to save lives at sea, so we’re really looking forward to welcoming as many people as possible for a great evening in support of Cardigan Lifeboat Station.’
Welcome delivered to crowd by Lifeboat Operations Manager, Paul

RNLI/Katie Anderson-Hammersley

Lifeboat Operations Manager Paul kicks off the 2025 event

RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Katie Anderson-Hammersley, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for RNLI Wales & West, [email protected]

Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Wales, West of England and Isle of Man, 07977 728 315, [email protected]

Danielle Rush, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Wales, West of England and Isle of Man, 07786 668829, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.

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