Titanic Tea Party and Vintage Fair

Yes, this weekend will certainly be a good weekend to visit Cobh. As part of the year long series of commemorative events to mark the 100th anniversary of Titanic's sinking there will be a vintage fair in Cobh celebrating the Titanic era.


The Cobh Vintage Fair will be five days of vintage and heritage orientated events happening over the weekend of the 28th and 29th July, right through to the 1st August. The Cobh Vintage Fair will, undoubtedly, attract visitors intrigued by the Victorian and Edwardian era and all those who want a great day out with family and friends. To promote the event the local Animation Team, the brainchild of Claire Cullinane, travelled to Belfast and visited the new Titanic centre. These ladies certainly cut a dash, dressed as they do in period costume. They've been dressing in period costume since the Titanic commemorative week in April. When visiting liners dock at the Cobh Liner Cruise Terminal these ladies, dressed in Edwardian, Georgian and Victorian garb, are there to greet the passengers as they come off the ships. Visitors to Cobh could be forgiven for feeling transported back to a bygone age, and that's the desired effect the team want to achieve this weekend. Here are a few selected pics taken of the ladies on their recent promotional trip (many kind thanks to Martin O' Leary of Cobh Camera Club for his kind permission to reproduce these here). 

The weekend will get underway with the Speakeasy at the Commodore Hotel on the 28th July. The Speakeasy will give you a chance to really go back in time and venture into a nightspot of yesteryear. With drinks and canapes flowing and live music of a bygone era, why not dress in outfits of 1900's - 1950's and enjoy a great night out! Tickets are €10 each or €15 per couple and are available at the Titanic100 office at Westbourne Place. You could always ring to book your tickets at 021 - 4855623.

The following day the Titanic Tea Party will take place in the Promenade. There will be plenty of stalls selling their wares from food, trinkets, fashion, gifts, card, and Titanic paraphernalia. There will also be vintage stalls at Westbourne Place, just in front of the Commodore Hotel, along with a vintage car display. In the Commodore there will an exhibition of photographs from the commemoration year so far, along with gifts and fashion items. Of course the ladies from the animation team will be around all weekend to add that special touch to a special weekend.

All in all it should be a great weekend. Why not come and visit Cobh! Avail of our special accommodation packages by visiting our Special Offers.