The event is returning to the town’s marina later this month – here’s a look back at last year’s event in pictures.
1. Tall tales
Fisherman friends at the Waterfront Festival, Hartlepool, 2018. Photo: nop
2. Feathered friends
Kateria, left, with mum Dagmar of Slovakia, with friends at the Waterfront Festival at Hartlepool in 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady
3. Waterfront Festival at Hartlepool on Saturday.
Youngsters at the Waterfront Festival at Hartlepool in 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Futuristic fun
Waterfront Festival at Hartlepool in 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady