This page is used to give information of any significant event which will take place in Dalbeattie.
July 2011
Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July
Flower Festival in Dalbeattie Parish Church. Beautiful floral arrangments will be on display all round the church, with the theme 'The Power of Nature'. The event will take place from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July. The times are from 10am till 7pm on the Friday and Saturday, and from 12 noon to 6pm on the Sunday. There will also be organ music during the Festival, and teas, coffee and light lunches will also be available in the Church Centre. Friday and Saturday Morning Coffee 10 till 12, Light lunches 12 till 2 and Afternoon teas 2 till 6.30. On Sunday there will be light Lunches from 12.30 till 2.30pm and Afternoon Teas from 2.30 till 4.30pm.
There is also Songs of Praise in the Parish Church at 6.30pm on the Sunday.
Saturday July 9th and Sunday 10th
Enjoy an Open Day at Old Buittle Tower, Dalbeattie, where you can take part in the living history of the Border Reivers.
Prices: Adults £4.50 Children £2.50 .Under-5s Free. Open to the public from 11.00a.m. to 4.30p.m.Free Car Parking. For more information visit their website.
July 11 till July 24 2011
Exhibition of Art in The Nail Factory, 58 Southwick Road, Dalbeattie. Candida Bradley and Rosa Stone present 'Sleepless in Dalbeattie'patterns inspired by Dalbeattie. July 11 till 24. From 11am till 6pm. Closed Mondays.
Thursday 14 July to Saturday16 July 2011
Dalbeattie Art Group Annual Exhibition will be held in the Lesser Town Hall, Dalbeattie from 14 - 16 July, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Open to the public. Admission £1.00 incl Tea/coffee
Raffle draw and favourite picture presentation at 3.30 p.m. on 16th
Saturday 16 July 2011
Dalbeattie Parish Church Fellowship Group are having a Coffee morning and Craft Sale on Saturday 16 July from 10am till 11.30 in the Church Centre, Craignair Street. Usual stalls. £1.50 entrance.
Sunday 17th July
'Sing at the Kings': At the Kings Arms lounge, Dalbeattie High Street every second Sunday 2.30 till 4.45pm, the next one being the 17th July. Where everywhere else is quiet, the craik you can have between meals. Just bring your voice. Every drink increases your risk of singing, so be warned!
July 22nd and 23rd
The Wickerman Festival at East Kirkcarswell, Dundrennan, DG6 4QW. One of Scotland's best known music festivals set in a hundred acres of farmland. All day event, so best to be early. Goes on till very late. Great fun and something for all the family. For more information check the website.
Civic Week Programme
July 31 -August 6(see below)
Sunday 31 July
Car Treasure Hunt. 2pm at the Kings Arms. £10 per car. There's limited spaces so get along in good time.
Monday August 1st
Bingo. Dalbeattie Day Centre, Burn Street. 7.30 for 8pm. Refreshments and Raffle.
Tuesday 2nd August
Byegone Dalbeattie. An evening with Tommy Henderson exploring the history and folklore of Dalbeattie. Dalbeattie Parish Church Hall 7.30pm. Admission Adults £3. Children £1,50. Refreshments and Raffle.
Wednesday 3rd August
Quiz Night for Civic Week Shield. Kings Arms Hotel.
teams of 4 or less. £2 per person.Limit 20 teams. Book your table by phoning the Kings Arms Hotel (01556 610400)
Thursday 4th August
Children's Fun Run. Colliston Park. 3 x age groups: pre school-6yrs: 7-10 years: 11-13 years Registration £1.50. Medals for all runners.
Friday 5th August
Children's Pet Show. 2pm (sponsored by Dunmuir Veterinary Group) in Colliston Park, Dalbeattie. Registration £1 per pet. Open to all pets, not just cats and dogs.
Saturday August 6th
Dalbeattie Civic Day.
12 noon. Parade Assembly for Judging in Port Street.
1pm. Parade moves off along High Street and John Street to The Daniel Car Park.
2pm. Entertainment in Colliston Park commences with 7Stanes Mountain Bike Display Team (also at 2.40pm and 3.40pm)
2.40pm and 3.40pm Dalziel Dog Agility Display
4.20 Galloway Falconry, static display and aerial display,
Dumfries Town Band: Lockerbie Pipe Band: Galloway Pipesabd Drums: Stalls: Tea Tent: Beer Tent: Children's Fun Fair and Mini Train Rides: Hard Rock Miami Ride.
7pm. Beating the Retreat with Lockerbie Pipe Band and Galloway Pipes and Drums. Dalbeattie High Street.
August 27, 28 and 29
Enjoy an Open Day at Old Buittle Tower, Dalbeattie, where you can take part in the living history of the Border Reivers.
Prices: Adults £4.50 Children £2.50 .Under-5s Free. Open to the public from 11.00a.m. to 4.30p.m.Free Car Parking. For more information visit their website.
Sunday 28 August 2011
Dalbeattie 2011 Flower and Produce Show takes place in Dalbeattie Town Hall on Sunday 28th August from 1pm till 4.30pm. An event not to be missed.
Winners' Trophies. Raffle. Childre's Categories. Refreshments.
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DALBEATTIE VISITOR INFORMATION POINT
For more information why not look in at Dalbeattie Visitor Information and Craft Centre at 39 High Street, Dalbeattie (opposite Dalbeattie Library)
There a helpful volunteer may be able to assist you in things as varied as local sights, forthcoming events, bus and tide timetables etc. Or if you prefer, you can also telephone them on 01556 612752.
Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am till 4pm.
When the VIP closes at the end of the holiday season, information will still be available during office opening hours at Dalbeattie Community Initiative office, 71 High Street, Dalbeattie (tel: 01556 612518)