Eastbourne Extreme returns for its 5th year from 18-19 July 2009 with even more adrenaline, music and intense sports along the Eastbourne Eastern Seafront. The event is FREE and features a brand new attraction with the VW Bus Stop bringing their Show & Shine Competition to the south coast resort for the first time.

Eastbourne Extreme will return this summer with an even bigger line up of air, land and water outdoor pursuits offering taster sessions, demonstrations and competitions with opportunities for visitors to really get involved.

A convoy of Volkswagen Campers, Beach Buggies and Beetles who will cruise along the seafront on Sunday 19 July to join the festivities. The top collection of Classic and Custom VW’s will park on the beach for their annual Show & Shine Competition bringing a real surf vibe to the popular event.

Director of Tourism for Eastbourne Borough Council, Norman Kinnish said “Everyone should come out for Eastbourne Extreme 2009 as it guarantees a packed day out for all the family. From 'have a go' activities to live demonstrations, you can always find a real buzz at Extreme with plenty of thrills and spills to really entertain the crowds. With live bands playing on the Extreme stage over both days too and the VW vans providing the picture of perfect laidback cool, the event promises a lively festival atmosphere with lots to see and do.”

Attracting tens of thousands of visitors in 2008, adrenaline-junkies can look forward to spectacles including popular parkour with sportsmen jumping across scaffolding as seen in films such as Casino Royale, plus festival goers can expect to see windsurfing, rowing, skating and kitesurfing.

The Thundercat Powerboats will also return this year, causing ripples in the Eastbourne shore as they race Formula One style across the sea in their high octane racing relays.

Set on Eastbourne’s Eastern seafront opposite Princes Park, visitors can enjoy the cool, relaxed atmosphere at the festival and picnic on the beach while listening to brand new live local bands playing on the Extreme stage.

There’ll also be plenty of entertainment for the whole family, with fairground rides, shopping stalls and plenty of refreshment stops.

For more information on Eastbourne Extreme visit www.eastbourneextreme.co.uk or www.visiteastbourne.com, or telephone 0871 663 0031.