The Fêtes Maritimes de Douarnenez team have launched a poster design competition for their 2026 event, when the festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Open to both amateur and professional artists, the competition for the Fêtes Maritimes de Douarnenez 2026 poster is a unique opportunity to join the ranks of prestigious artists including Yvon Le Corre, Fañch Moal and Patrice Pellerin, who have produced the artwork for previous festivals’ posters.
Held every two years since 1986 in the Breton town of Douarnenez, the festival brings together hundreds of traditional boats for an extraordinary celebration of maritime heritage. WaterCraft contributor Kathy Mansfield has visited the festival with her camera since the early days. Head to www.watercraft-magazine.com/back-issues/ to pick up copies of her festival reports over the years.
For more details about the competition, including terms and conditions and entry forms: https://fetesmaritimes.fr