The biggest and best event in the canal boat calendar returns in May and you won’t want to miss joining us at our Tillers & Tankards festival village by the quayside. We had such a great time last year, we’re bringing it back for 2025… and it’s even bigger and better!

We’ll all be there to welcome you at our home marina Crick to bring you a little bit of the Aquavista community spirit and waterside magic that you find at our 29 unique and special places by the water.

Come and celebrate waterside life with us, you’re all invited!

Here's a snippet from last year to give you an idea of what to expect.

This year’s four-day show kicks off on Friday 23^th May with a Trade & Preview Day. The show then opens to the public on Saturday 24^th May to Monday 26^th May.

Our Tillers & Tankards festival village will be open on all 4 days from 10.45am*.

*11am on Monday 26th 

What’s happening in our festival village? Along with live music during the afternoon we'll also hosting meet and greet opportunities and running morning seminars to give anyone who is new to boating some top tips and advice on things to consider when buying a boat and choosing a mooring. Stay tuned for the full programme details. 

We’ll be celebrating with some foot stompingly fabulous live music from 12noon on all four days in our Tillers & Tankards music marquee.

And to carry on the music celebrations, we’re delighted to be sponsoring the main Music Festival too, so make sure you head to the Crick Tavern in the evening to see the likes of Revival ABBA Tribute Band and Dan Budd as Robbie Williams.