Sunday 19th June
1.30pm – IT’S A KNOCKOUT will commence on Carstairs Village Green.A variety of sporting challenges for children aged 5 -15 years. (Visitors event may be held at Committee’s discretion).
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP on Carstairs Village Green for Boys and Girls aged 12 – 15 years.
Please note: the infants and adult races which will be held on Gala Day.
Monday 20th June
6.30pm – DISCO in Carstairs Community Centre for Primary School age children and younger including last years Primary 7. Admission £1 which includes tuck of drink and crisps at the interval. Note…Adults must accompany younger children. Disco finishes at 8pm.
Tuesday 21st June
6.30pm – WELLIE THROWING COMPETITION on Carstairs Village Green. Age Groups: Boys 5-8 Years, Girls 5-8 Years, Boys 9-11 Year, Girls 9-11 Years, Boys 12-15 Years, Girls 12-15 Years, Ladies and Gents. Entry Fee for Adults is £1.00. Names to be in by 6.45pm to Sports Convenor.
8.00pm – PILLOW FIGHT – on Carstairs Village Green. Age Groups: Boys 12-15 Years, Girls 12-15 Years, Ladies and Gents. Entry Fee for Adults is £1.00. Names to be in by 7.45pm to Sports Convenor.
Wednesday 22nd June
6.30pm – FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL – on Carstairs Village Green for BOYS AND GIRLS. Age Groups: 5-8 Years, 9-11 Years and 12-15 Years. Teams will be balloted. Names to be in by 6.15pm to Sports Convenor.
(Visitors match may be held at Committee’s discretion)
Thursday 23rd June
6.30pm – FUN AND GAMES – will commence on Carstairs Village Green including the fantastic Giant Slide, Inflatables, Pre 5 Corner, BBQ etc. Also superb Magician show by Leigh Milne.
8.00pm – QUIZ NIGHT – General knowledge quiz to be held in Village Inn.
Friday 24th June
6.30pm – BEST DECORATED WINDOW – Please decorate your window and join in the Gala spirit of festivity. Judging will be approx. 6.30pm by Gala Committee.
Saturday 25th June
10.30am – JUDGING OF BEST DECORATED HOUSES – with Janette Rae and Margaret Lees.
12.30pm – JUDGING OF FANCY DRESS COMPETITION – at rear of Community Centre, Walking Pageants, Bikes, Bogies and Floats. Judging will be undertaken by Janette Rae and Margaret Lees.
1.00pm – PROCESSION – The Gala Day procession led by Upper Nithsdale Pipe Band will depart from Carstairs Community Centre and proceed the planned route through the streets of the Village.
2.00pm – CROWNING CEREMONY – on Carstairs Village Green. The Gala Queen Lucy Taylor shall be crowned by Marion Ewart.
2.30pm – TEAS – will be served to adults and food bags distributed to children on Carstairs Village Green. Adult and Infant Races shall take place following the serving of the Teas.
3.00pm – LIVE ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT – & Karaoke with local musician Dougie Stokes on Carstairs Village Green. The Trophy presentation and Raffle draw will take place immediately thereafter.