ERBID3 Consultation Document - Flipbook - Page 11
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EVENTS &
ACTIVITIES
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
In response to stakeholder demand for
more off-season events, ERBID2 has
invested over £100k annually into key
events, including:
• South West Sardine Festival
• SUP World Cup
• Riviera Connect
• Best Bar None Awards
• Offshore & Bays Music Festival
• English Riviera Airshow
IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Bay of Lights
• SUP World Cup jointly secured for 2026
(first time in the UK)
• Brixham Pirate Festival
• Agatha Christie Festival
• National media coverage increased
• Torbay Pride
• Visitor footfall and overnight stays grew
for the Airshow and Bay of Lights
• English Riviera Walking Festival
(ERBID-organised)
• Ticket sales up for Agatha Christie and
Walking Festival
• England’s Seafood FEAST
(ERBID-organised)
• More venues joined the Seafood FEAST
Gary Blackmore – Torcroft Hotel, Torquay
The BID Company has become a critical voice for hospitality businesses, lobbying relevant
professional bodies on our behalf and representing us at key events throughout the year.
www.englishriviera.co.uk/bid
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