Follow the events as Alderney Week celebrates 75th anniversary with 'Step Back In Time' theme

Theme was 'The Greatest Show' for the event's 73rd anniversary.
Alderney Week attracts thousands of spectators and participants each year with various themes, including 'The Greatest Show' in 2022. Credit: ITV Channel

The Channel Islands' largest annual festival is back with more than 70 events taking place across a week of celebrations for the 75th anniversary of Alderney Week.

It all kicks off on Monday 5 August with this year's theme 'Step Back In Time' which aims to recapture the spirit of the 1940s and 1950s.

The 2024 official representatives are Miss Alderney Rhian Miles and her Maid of Honour, Anna Tangkam.

Rhian and Anna will be hosting many of the events throughout the week.

Here is a breakdown of what is planned for each day:

Monday 5 August

A cavalcade will kick off celebrations, heading down the High Street and Victoria Street before finishing at the Butes at 1pm.

The Alderney Week cavalcade sees many islanders dress up and tour through the island on themed floats. Credit: ITV Channel

The parade will include floats, classic cars and motorbikes.

There will be competitions, live music and entertainment at The Butes.

Tuesday 6 August

A fashion show will take place at The Butes at 11am with a sandcastle competition at 2pm on Braye Beach.

Wednesday 7 August

At 5pm, Corporation Quarry will host an evening of celebrations with a colour party.

A gala night will be held at The Butes from 8pm.

Thursday 8 August

Islanders compete in the 'Daft Raft Race' from 10am on the water at Braye Beach.

Sabotage at sea: ITV Channel reporter Kate Prout and camera operator Dan Wickham saw their raft boarded during the race in 2023. Credit: ITV Channel

Friday 9 August

Battle of the Butes will kick off at 10am, followed by various other competitions from 10:30am.

Races will be on Victoria Street and include a waiters and waitresses run, plus a strongman and strongwoman competition.

Saturday 10 August

11am will see a manpowered flight take to the skies at Braye Beach, while a Junior Talent Show starts at The Butes from 2pm.

Finally, there will be a torchlight procession from Island Hall to The Butes, followed by a bonfire and fireworks along with live music from 8:45pm.

Kate took part in the man-powered flight competition in 2023's Alderney Week Credit: ITV Channel

The full programme of events can be found here.

Last year, ITV Channel reporter Kate Prout joined in some of the races and described the week as "one of the friendliest in the Bailiwick calendar".

Coverage of this year's events will be available throughout the week on ITV Channel's programmes and website.

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