Galloway Country Fair is back Saturday 10 th and Sunday 11 th of August and promises to be a brilliant weekend for the whole family. Held at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, in Thornhill, it incorporates thrilling main ring entertainment, local crafts and foods, dog events, field sports and family activities. The successful collaboration with Defender Jam – a Land Rover lovers festival – is also back, giving two great shows for the price of one. And this year there are new elements like a puppy class in the popular Sunday dog show and the free entertainment area has Scottish Assault Courses providing Axe Throwing and other activities for the big kids too!
Thrilling Main Ring Acts
Enjoy a special appearance by TV personality Chloe Fuller with her Super Spaniels. Chloe who features on Crufts and This Morning, is known for demystifying disabilities, and will showcase her assistance spaniels performing important tasks like fetching emergency medication and performing life-saving alerts.
The Main Ring, sponsored by Lloyd Ltd, also includes Ollie’s Equestrian who will present trick riding and dressage, the Drakes of Hazard with a fun-filled show with skilled dogs and Indian Runner Ducks with opportunities for children to participate. Thrill-seekers will enjoy air-defying tricks and stunts from The BMX Show. Animal lovers will enjoy the Falconry displays. To round up the Saturday night – don’t miss Drums ‘n’ Roses for an unforgettable end to a great days entertainment.
Sunday visitors can also enjoy the return of the popular Dog Show, with a new puppy category, local Highland dancers from Lynette Turner School of Highland Dancing will open the days entertainment, and well-known gundog trainer Adrian Slater will also be demonstrating in the main ring.
Shopping Delights
Visitors can treat themselves in the large Bay.Wa sponsored food and craft marquee with a whole host of local crafts, produce and quality products to enjoy. From artisan soaps to beautiful homeware. There are also trade stands around the showground to explore.
Food heaven
Galloway Country Fair is a foody delight. From local producers and makers in the food marquee to catering stands around the site, visitors will be spoilt for choice. The Demo Kitchen also has a full programme of demonstrations featuring locally based chef Nick Morris of Station House Cookery School and others.
Dogs Galore
Dog lovers will not be disappointed, not only is the event dog friendly, four-legged friends can also get involved with the action. The Dog Show takes place on Sunday 11 th August and the popular scurry and Spaniel and Retriever tests also return, run by Galloway Gundogs. A new addition to 2024 is a pop up pet photo stand with Pipscape photography!
Field Sports
As you’d expect from one of Scotland’s premium country events there are field sports like clay pigeon shooting, sponsored by Roxtons, air rifle shooting and fly-fishing masterclasses to watch and enjoy. 4×4 driving experiences are also available with Lloyd Ltd.
Around the showground
Visitors can enjoy a whole host of activities around the event, including the Reigart sponsored FREE children’s entertainment area, with lots to keep little ones happy, and with Scottish Assault Courses in attendance, big kids can also get involved in axe throwing and more! Gentle giants the Blackstone Clydesdales will also be back, both days, with short carriage rides.
Tickets
Galloway Country Fair sponsors include SP Energy Networks, Foresight, Community Wind Power Ltd, and Lloyd Ltd.
Pearse Murray, Director of SP Transmission, SP Energy Networks, said:
“SP Energy Networks is delighted to be one of the principal sponsors for the Galloway Country Fair 2024.
“We are investing over £4billion in the next three years (2024-2026) into the electricity network to create a better future, quicker for our customers and communities. In the surrounding area to Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway we have plans to invest significantly in our Transmission network which will bring many positive benefits to the local economy”.
“Engaging, supporting and establishing long-term positive relationships with our stakeholders and the communities we serve is at the heart of everything we do.
“Please join us at Drumlanrig, enjoy some refreshments and chat over the plans we have to enable a more sustainable future for us all.”
Visitors can save 10% off gate prices by booking online before Saturday 10 th August.
Visit www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk for further information and keep up to date with the latest news, or check out @GallowayCountryFair on Facebook and Instagram.
