Monday 29th June 2026
By Bridlington Gold Radio Editor
Hundreds of visitors flocked to Bridlington’s historic Old Town on Sunday 28th June for the annual Old Town Vintage Festival, organised by The Regeneration of Bridlington Old Town (R.O.B.O.T.). The popular event once again transformed the streets into a vibrant celebration of nostalgia, community spirit and vintage charm.
Local television personality Jack Marriner‑Brown and Cllr Mike Heslop‑Mullens.
The festival opened with a military parade before being officially launched by the Mayor of Bridlington, Cllr Mike Heslop‑Mullens, alongside local television personality Jack Marriner‑Brown. From the outset, crowds embraced the vintage theme, arriving in period costumes and joining in with dancing, singing and street entertainment throughout the day.
Photos from left to right: Peter Jones, The Hollywood Sisters, Coastal Voices, Lisa Wentworth and Mel Rispin
A packed programme of live performances took place on the Bridlington Gold Radio Stage, featuring Peter Jones, The Hollywood Sisters, Coastal Voices, Lisa Wentworth, and Mel Rispin. Visitors were also treated to a wandering street magician, the Gaslight Jazz Trio, vintage vehicle displays, themed stalls, and live theatre from Out Of The Fire Drama Group.
Best Dressed Competition Entrants
One of the festival’s highlights was the Best Dressed Competition, judged by Angela Walker and Kimberley Harmer, and proudly sponsored by Burlington Blitz Tearooms. Winners were selected across four categories: Queen of the Blitz, Home Guard Hero, Young Cadet, and Victory Sweetheart, with entrants impressing judges through their creativity and dedication to authentic vintage style.
Best Dressed Competition Prizes from left to right: Queen of the Blitz, Home Guard Hero, Young Cadet and Victory Sweetheart.
Organisers from R.O.B.O.T. thanked attendees, performers and volunteers for their support, saying they were “delighted” with the turnout and atmosphere. They added that they are already looking forward to welcoming everyone back for next year’s Old Town Vintage Festival.