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SOUTH AYRSHIRE EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 2018
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BURNS COTTAGE, ALLOWAY, AYR
South Ayrshire Events and Festivals boast a year round programme of popular events taking place across our many towns and villages.
Our portfolio includes Scotland’s largest outdoor event – The Scottish International Airshow, Burns themed events celebrating Scotland’s greatest poet as part of Burns an’ a’ that! and a range of events celebrating our coastline, golf courses, music, sport, food & drink, authentic Scottish experiences and more.
We will also be celebrating Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 so look out for some special events and promotions. People aged 8-26 can apply for FREE Burns Alicht tickets – see burnsfestival.com for details.
Join us in South Ayrshire for our summer and winter festivals programme!
SOUTH AYRSHIRE WINTER FESTIVALS 2018
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Have your name engraved in the history of Burns Cottage at an exclusive fundraising Burns Supper in the
birthplace of Robert Burns.
BURNS COTTAGE, ALLOWAY, AYR
THE BURNS SUPPER
25JANUARY
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27JANUARY
Journey, this Burns season, into Burns Alicht, a unique sparkling birthplace tour in celebration
of Scotland’s poet Robert Burns. With indoor and outdoor entertainment.
ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM & BURNS COTTAGE, ALLOWAY, AYR
ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM & BURNS COTTAGE, ALLOWAY, AYR
BURNS ALICHT
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A fun filled, family day to celebrate the Bard’s birthday in style. With free entry to Burns Cottage, our famous
World Haggis Hurling Competition, children’s activities, and lots of entertainment.
ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM & BURNS COTTAGE, ALLOWAY, AYR
BURNS BIG BIRTHDAY BASH
28JANUARY
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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21APRIL
The biggest and best day of the jumps season in Scotland and undoubtedly one of the very top sporting
occasions of the year at Scotland’s premier racecourse.
AYR RACECOURSE, AYR
VARIOUS
SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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A fringe programme of events throughout the charming month of May as part of Burns an’ a’ that! Includes
favourite events such as the Land o’ Burns 10k.
VARIOUS
BURNSFRINGE1-31
MAY
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4-6MAY
A family friendly festival of traditional music and song with concerts featuring renowned performers, sessions open to all, children’s events & workshops. With special
events to celebrate Girvan’s 350th Anniversary.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN GIRVAN
GIRVAN TRADITIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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Burnsfest is a FREE family festival featuring live music, Burns Wine Bar and Beer Garden, A-Coo-Stick Tipi, The Mercat, Performance Pokey, Bairns Bunnet, Burns Fair
and more. Bring your picnic blanket to make the most of this event!
ROZELLE PARK, AYR
BURNSFEST
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN GIRVAN
5MAY
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6MAY
AYR RACECOURSE, CRAIGIE ROAD, AYR
All member clubs of the Scottish Bonsai Association will mount club displays and feature individual tree displays.
The event will include sales of bonsai trees, pots and related supplies.
TROON CONCERT & WALKER HALL
SCOTTISH NATIONAL BONSAI EXHIBITION
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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Scotland’s second largest agricultural show includes animal and livestock competitions, trade stands and
exhibitions, Vintage Tractor Display, RHET Kids Corner and Truck Ayr Lorry Show.
AYR RACECOURSE, CRAIGIE ROAD, AYR
AYR COUNTY 175TH ANNUAL SHOW
12MAY
TROON CONCERT & WALKER HALL
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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25&26MAY
Scotland's top men's and women's rugby teams compete in the hopes of being the Land O' Burns Weekender
champions! Includes live music, food and Beer Festival from Scotland’s independent brewers and drink
suppliers.
MILLBRAE, ALLOWAY, AYR
LAND O’ BURNS WEEKENDER
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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MILLBRAE, ALLOWAY, AYR
A summer golf festival boasting Ayr Golf Week from 3rd to 10th June, Troon Junior Open on 31st July, Troon Golf
Weekender from 24th to 26th August and Girvan Golf Classic from 28th to 30th September.
Taking place on some of the best South Ayrshire links and parkland courses.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SOUTH AYRSHIRE GOLF FESTIVAL
JUNE, JULY AUGUST &
SEPTEMBERJUNE
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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BALLANTRAE
An authentic Scottish event in the seaside town of Girvan boasting pipe band competition, heavy weight games, highland dance, Saughill hill race and an open
athletics competition.
VICTORY PARK, GIRVAN
CARRICK LOWLAND GATHERING
3JUNE
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10JUNE
This award winning event will feature some of the finest chefs and food and drink producers from Scotland
showcasing their skills and products in an area renowned for its high quality food and natural beauty.
BALLANTRAE
BALLANTRAE FOOD FESTIVAL
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, ALLOWAY, AYR
This FREE family event features a pipe band competition, military attractions, dog show, fairground
rides and so much more.
LOW GREEN, AYR
HOLY FAIR ARMED FORCES DAY
23JUNE
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23JUNE
‘Music with a Scots accent’ a fabulous night of contemporary Scottish live music in the Robert Burns
Birthplace Museum gardens.
ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, ALLOWAY, AYR
UPSIDE DOON
LOW GREEN, AYR
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BOWLING, NORTHFIELD, AYRCelebrate Parklife in the beautiful grounds of Belleisle
Park. Activities and entertainment suitable for all the family within the main lawn, walled garden and
conservatory.
BELLEISLE PARK, AYR
PARKLIFE
21JULY
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The flagship event of the Bowls Scotland competition calendar which hosts 1400 players from clubs from all
over Scotland who compete to be crowned National Champions in a variety of disciplines.
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR BOWLING, NORTHFIELD, AYR
BOWLS SCOTLAND NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS
23-29JULY
BELLEISLE PARK, AYR
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A unique event which captures traditional Scottish heritage and strong community spirit within
Royal Dundonald Castle. Admission to the Games is completely free and offers a whole range of
entertainment and activities.
DUNDONALD CASTLE
DUNDONALD HIGHLAND GAMES
11AUGUST
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BALLANTRAE SMUGGLERS
FESTIVAL DUNDONALD CASTLE
Ballantrae brings to life the stories of its colourful smuggling past in the 18th and 19th centuries with
activities and events in and around the village.
BALLANTRAE
12AUGUST
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Scotland’s premier flower show boasts exhibits of vegetables, plants, fruit and floral displays. This family
day also includes entertainment, food & drink and market stalls.
AYR RACECOURSE
AYR AND DISTRICT FLOWER SHOW
18&19AUGUST
SOUTH AYRSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVALS 2018
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AYR RACECOURSE
25&26AUGUST
A weekend of live music, demonstration of knots, net mending, fresh seafood and family fun. This new festival
celebrates the beautiful coastline around the harbour village of Dunure.
DUNURE HARBOUR
DUNURE FESTIVAL OF
THE SEA
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The Scottish International Airshow is Scotland's largest outdoor event, attracting upwards of 100,000 visitors
to Ayr. Featuring air displays, ground exhibitions, International attractions, large fairground and traders.
LOW GREEN, AYR
THE SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL
AIRSHOW
1&2SEPTEMBER
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LOW GREEN, AYR
7-9SEPTEMBER
Live@Troon is a three-day extravaganza of music, events and lively street performance which offers
entertainment to satisfy music-lovers from all over the country - including the traditional hard-core festival-goers, visitors to the region and local families alike.
VARIOUS VENUES
LIVE @ TROON
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The biggest, best and richest Flat day’s racing in Scotland with many leading jockeys and trainers
heading to the Ayrshire coast.
AYR RACECOURSE, AYR
AYR GOLD CUP
22SEPTEMBER
AYR RACECOURSE, AYR
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Tamfest is Ayr’s spooktacular Halloween celebration with a Tam o’ Shanter twist. Theatrical performances,
musicians, markets and the spectacular Day o’ the Deid Parade.
TAMFEST AYR TOWN CENTRE
26-28OCTOBER
SOUTH AYRSHIRE WINTER FESTIVALS 2018
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VARIOUS VENUES
A number of firework celebrations take place within South Ayrshire. Enjoy events at Ayr Rugby Club, Ayr
Racecourse, Troon and a beautiful lantern street parade and beach event at Girvan’s Carnival of Light.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
WINTER FESTIVAL FIREWORKS
EARLYNOVEMBER
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Scotland’s biggest and friendliest Classic Rock Weekender takes place in Troon every year at dates
close to St. Andrews day. This event boasts an impressive line-up and visitors travel from all over to
enjoy the fantastic Troon welcome!
VARIOUS VENUES
WINTERSTORM 23-24
NOVEMBER
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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
South Ayrshire Towns all boast their own special Christmas events to celebrate the switching on of the
lights. Choose from Little Stars Light Up Ayr, Prestwick Lighting Up, Troon Wintertainment, Girvan Street Party
or Maybole Christmas Switch On.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
LIGHT UP SOUTH AYRSHIRE
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A year round programme of events also take place at some of our best venues and attractions including town halls, leisure centres and parks and gardens.
Culzean Castle and Country Park is a jewel in the south Ayrshire crown and boasts popular events throughout the year.
The Heads of Ayr Farm Park is a top family attraction with a fantastic events programme and many children’s events take place in unique locations such as Troon’s Fairy Trail in Fullarton Woods.
A number of sporting and cultural events take place including the new Ayr Running Festival leading up to the Scottish International Airshow. NB – Prestfest date tba at time of print.
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