Events and Festivals

Pipers playing bagpipes.
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Ayr
Poster for the Fresh Ayr Folk Fest 2025, featuring a colorful logo with guitars and a circus tent motif in the center. The event dates '8-10 August 2025' are displayed prominently below, along with the website 'freshayrfolkfest.com'. The background shows a vibrant live music scene with purple and blue lights and silhouettes of a crowd.
Friday 8 August to Sunday 10 August 2025
See website

Fresh Ayr Folk Fest

Ayr
A photograph of a family watching horseracing.
Sunday 6 July 2025
12.30pm
Under 18s Free | Full Price £25 | Early Bird £20 | Student £10 | Concession £20 | Advance Group: £20

Ayr Racecourse Family Raceday

Tarbolton
Colorful promotional poster for "Tarbolton Gala Day" featuring playful graphics of clouds, bunting, grass, and flowers. The event is scheduled for Saturday 14th June, from 11am to 5pm, at Tarbolton Park (KA5 5QA). Activities and attractions listed include: Hot Food, Stalls, Live Music, Alpacas, Fun Games, Obstacle Course, Inflatables, Archery, and Face Painting. At the bottom, logos of Destination South Ayrshire, The Robertson Trust, and Tarbolton Community Council are shown. The website tarboltoncc.co.uk/gala25 is provided for more information.
Saturday 14 June 2025
11am

Tarbolton Gala Day

Ayr
An image of a floral display in a vase on a table.
Saturday 21 June 2025
3pm - 4pm
45

Foam-Free Floristry – Learn Plastic-Free Flower Arranging

Ayr
Promotional poster for 'ExplorAYR' free events taking place 12th–14th September 2025. The poster features bold colorful text with photos of outdoor activities including archery, cycling, and soapbox racing. The event celebrates active travel and sustainable connections across South Ayrshire, supported by Ayrshire Roads Alliance, South Ayrshire Council’s Thriving Communities, and the South Ayrshire Paths Initiative.
Friday 12 September - Sunday 14 September 2025
See listing for times
Free

ExplorAyr

Ayr
A close-up of handmade paper samples in soft white and cream tones, arranged in overlapping layers with deckled edges. Resting on top is a sprig of dried beige grass, adding a natural, rustic touch to the composition. The scene evokes a minimalist and organic aesthetic, often associated with papermaking or craft workshops.
Friday 26 September 2025
2.30pm
Free

Papermaking Workshop with The Nature Library

Ayr
A photo of paintbrushes in a can placed on a table.
Sunday 28 September 2025
12pm - 12.30pm
Free

Myth-Busting the Creative Life

Ayr
An image of tye dye pieces of material laid out on a table.
Saturday 22 November 2025
1pm - 4pm
45

Introduction to Shibori

Ballantrae
Festival of Ballantrae
7 - 8 June 2025
11am - 8pm
Free entry

The Festival of Ballantrae

Ayr
A photograph of characters at Glasgow Fair Family Day at the Racecourse, Ayr.
Monday 21 July 2025
12.20pm
Visit website for details

Glasgow Fair Family Day

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