Clydebuilt Festival returns to Glasgow
THE Clydebuilt Festival is back in full swing at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum.
The free family event celebrates Glasgow’s rich maritime heritage and culture.
Set to take place on September 7 and 8 from 10am to 7pm, the event marks the opening of the Govan- Partick footbridge.
The footbridge will be opened on September 7.
The Saturday schedule also boasts Scotland’s biggest open water competition, Castle to Crane, culminating in a prize- giving celebration at the festival.
People will have opportunities to test their canoeing skills, thanks to Metro Outdoors’ taster sessions.
Rachel Edwards, festival director, said: “We’re expecting our busiest year yet.
“The opening of the Govan Partick footbridge means it’s easier than ever to get to the festival site and we’re excited to show everyone the excellent line up of musicians, makers, and traders we’ve arranged.
“No tickets needed, so pop down and get involved.”
Aside from the water activities, a range of onshore programmes awaits festivalgoers. These include a ceilidh, performances from the Glasgow Folk Music Workshop, traditional craft demonstrations, sea monster storytelling sessions, face painting, and the Clydebuilt Market for locally- made products.
Stewart Thompson from the Riverside Museum said: “The Clydebuilt Festival is always a great event in the Riverside calendar and the team are really looking forward to welcoming everyone over the weekend. So much so, that we have extended our opening hours until 7pm on Saturday and Sunday, to make the most of celebrating the festival and the new Govan- Partick bridge.’”
Clydebuilt Festival works in partnership with The GalGael Trust, Riverside Museum, and Tall Ship Glenlee.