Pasta Party powered by BAVET – Friday 18 September 🍝🎶

Friday evening in Nieuwpoort is not only about sporting performances, but also about atmosphere, music and great food.
During the Peaks Nieuwpoort Swim, extra music, a live DJ, entertainment and plenty of atmosphere on the Festival Square will create the perfect summer evening by the sea.
The ideal place to enjoy the unique Long Course Weekend atmosphere together with athletes, supporters, family and friends.

After their swim, participants can sit down and enjoy a delicious pasta from BAVET while supporters cheer on the finishers and the music creates the perfect festival vibe.

Cyclists and runners preparing for their races on Saturday or Sunday are more than welcome too. In short: everyone is welcome, including non-participants!

🍝 Enjoy a delicious pasta by BAVET

BAVET will serve generous portions of pasta, perfect for recovery after the swim or for loading up on carbohydrates ahead of the next races of the weekend.

Spaghetti with one sauce of your choice and cheese – €10 (regular price €12)
Spaghetti with a combination of sauces and extra toppings – €13 (regular price €15)

Buy your voucher in advance, choose your favourite pasta and enjoy!

🎶 Music and entertainment on the Festival Square

From 17:30 onwards, our resident DJ will create the perfect atmosphere on the square. Later in the evening, a live cover band will take over and keep the festival vibes going in the heart of Nieuwpoort.

Program

16:15 – Start of the 1.9 km race
17:30 – Start of the Pasta Party & DJ on the Festival Square
17:45 – Start of the 3.8 km race
19:30 – Peaks Nieuwpoort Swim podium ceremony
19:40 – Start of the cover band
19:45 – Last swimmer out of the water
21:00 – End of the cover band
21:00 - 22:00 – DJ closes the evening with a final party set

🍻 Happy Hour & extra benefits

Between 19:30 and 20:30, enjoy some extra perks on the Festival Square:

Happy Hour at the bar: buy one, get one free
10% discount in the Long Course Weekend shop

Good news for Saturday and Sunday participants: athlete registration will exceptionally remain open until 20:00, allowing cyclists and runners to collect their race packs at their convenience.

🚿 Need to freshen up after your swim?

Swimmers who would like to change or freshen up after their race have two options:

Changing rooms on the Long Course Weekend Festival Square (no showers available).
Hot showers at the Nieuwpoort Sports Park, approximately a 10-minute walk from the square..

Don't miss this fantastic opening evening!

The Pasta Party powered by BAVET is the perfect start to a sporting weekend by the sea: great food, music, atmosphere and the first sporting highlights of the Long Course Weekend all in one place.

Join the Pasta Party!