FISHSTOCK BRIXHAM IS BACK!

A crowd of about 2,000 enjoyed unusually good weather on Saturday 13th September 2008 for the first ever Seafood and Music Festival in Brixham's fish market.      Organisers are pleased to announce that the second Festival is set for Saturday 11th September 2010.     Fishstock could not take place during 2009 due to the continuing works and redevelopment of Brixham Fishmarket.      The 2010 events sets to be an extra special event, with a much larger area of space for show casing all that the fishing industry and fishing heritage has to offer.  

For full details of the 2008 event, please download the information sheet within the Download page of this site.

Fishstock Brixham will allow visitors to climb on board both modern trawlers and the classic heritage fleet.       The 2008 event saw the "Lady Maureen" open to the public as the tide rose.   Hundreds boarded her decks as she sat alongside the "Iris"  (pictured), a 1921 built Cornish Lugger which has been lovingly restored by owner Toni Knights.       "Sydo", Ginger Wright's 1954 Trawler , and the oldest working boat in the Brixham fleet, took part in the event to showcase the history of the Brixham fleet from past to present.      The 2010 will also allow visitors to see for themselves the day to day living and working environment for Brixham fishermen, from years gone by to the modern boats of today.  

FishstockBrixham 2008 saw a variety of chefs from across the region and London delight the crowds and audience with their creations.     This year boasts and even more spectacular line up and an abundence of free samples will be available to all.        Expert fish filleting demonstrations are on the cards again for this year ranging from fresh crab to hand cooked white fish , fishcakes and other delicacies.      If you love food, then this is where it is at!      All this fine food can be washed down with fine wines, sparkling cider, local real ale or organic soft drinks.

FishstockBrixham are fortunate to have the support of  Sue Morgan who is always popular with her beautiful display of Withy Lobster pots and other willow creations (pictured).   2008 saw the display of fishing industrial skills by Bruce Bennett, making inkwell pots for Browse Bros.