Figgat Fair
31 July 2010
Duration: All-day event!
@ Grantown Museum Grounds
07 August 2010
Duration: All-day event!
@ Lochindorb
12 August 2010
Duration: All-day event!
@ The Square
12 August 2010
The Annual Strathspey Farmers Club Grantown Show is held annually on
2nd Thursday in August at Heathfield Park, Grantown-On-Spey.
As well as all the livestock competitions, in the afternoon there
is the Grand Parade of Livestock Winners, pipe band and Highland dancing.
A Pageant of Decorated Vehicles (see below), Children’s Races
and Pets parade also add to the fun.
The Cairngorms Farmers Market also attends selling fresh local produce.
There is a different theme every year for the Pageant with first prize of
£150 and second prize £125 and £100 for every other entry.
Anyone interested in entering (trailers are available on request)
should contact Julie Grant on 01343 551113.
There is also the usual varied trade stands, kiddies side shows,
Punch and Judy performance and much much more — indeed something for everyone!
In the evening there is a popular Marquee Dance.Duration: All-day event!
14 August 2010
Duration: All-day event!
@ Nethy Bridge
Grantown Highland Games
22 August 2010
Traditional Highland Games. Special Event: 56lb Weight for Distance Championship,
Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping,
Open Tug O’ War, Running, Cycling, Field and Heavy Events, Mass Pipe Bands.
Contact Mrs E Watt on 01479 873237.
Duration: All-day event!
@ Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey
Spey Art Group Exhibition
27 August 2010
Duration: All-day event!
@ Inverallen Church Hall
28 August 2010
Duration: All-day event!
@ The Square
28 August 2010
The Thunder in the Glens Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rally, brings over 2500 Harleys
and riders into the town Square at around midday. We have stall, sideshows,
demonstrations, community fundraising, food (of course), and a great atmosphere.Duration: All-day event!
@ The Square
04 September 2010
Top chainsaw carvers both from the UK and around the world, including entries
from the USA and Europe will compete for the magnificent Claymore trophy
and prize money.
A day of family events including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drinkDuration: All-day event!
@ Carrbridge
05 September 2010
The Motor Mania is Grantown-on-Spey’s very own vintage Motor vehicle
and Motorbicyle display hopes to be the biggest event to date with over 240 entries.
Motor Mania is a friendly event with something for everyone and we accept
entries from all whose vehicles are interesting, different or noteworthy.
Motor Mania is now well established as a major date in the calendar of
attractions across Strathspey. Established in 1995, this popular annual
festival brings together vintage and veteran cars and vehicles of all
types and from all over the UK beyond into Grantown’s beautiful Georgian Square.
On display in the town square will be all kinds of amusements for adults
and children alike from afull-scale replica Spitfire to a Farmers Market
offering local produce. Music, stalls, food, giftsand dancing can all be
found in a wonderful buzzing atmosphere. Admission for spectators is free.
Special transport from Aviemore and Boat of Garten to Grantown’s
nearest station, Broomhill,is laid on by Strathspey Railway Company
and these train services are shown the train timetables.
Once at Broomhill, you can travel onwards in style on
MacBrayne’s Classic Bus – a real trip down memory lane!
All in all, a fun day out for all the family with something for old and young alike.
Further information can be obtained from Ewan Sutton — call 01479 872309.Duration: All-day event!
@ The Square
05 September 2010
The Grantown on Spey Triathlon is held in the picturesque capital of
Strathspey set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
The annual summer event attracts competitors with all levels of experience,
but is mainly targeted at novices of all ages competing as individuals or in teams of threeDuration: All-day event!
@ Craig MacLean Leisure Centre
03 October 2010
Duration: All-day event!
@ The Square
10 October 2010
Golden SpurtleDuration: All-day event!
@ Carrbridge
13 November 2010
Duration: All-day event!
@ The Square
04 December 2010
Duration: All-day event!
@ The Square
Reindeer Torchlight Procession
23 December 2010
Duration: 02:00 hours.
@ High Street
Hogmanay
31 December 2010
One of the highlights of the year, eagerly looked forward to by locals and visitors alike,
is the Grantown on Spey Hogmanay Party in the Square! Bring in the New Year in
great style with one of the largest Hogmanay crowds in the Highlands.
From 11pm until 1am enjoy music, dancing, the haggis and mulled wine,
watch the Millennium Beacon and the midnight flares.
Each year now they make an attempt at Strip the Willow World Record.
As many dancers as possible are needed to join in the post midnight fun.
If you know how to dance Strip the Willow, we would like to hear from you
in advance – we need you to help those who are new to the dance.
Phone David Elder on 01479 872260 and leave your name and number –
do it now please, we need you!
Any questions, call Hogmanay Committee member Norman Grant on 01479 851215Duration: 02:00 hours.
@ The Square