Events 2010

Strathaven Balloon Festival Events Programme 2010

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SATURDAY 28th August

6.30am     Balloon launches Be up early to see them!

13.45    Bellshill Concert Band - on stage to start the Fun!

14.00     Official opening by the Provost of South Lanarkshire, Russell Clearie, MBE

14.10     Bellshill Concert Band - on stage

14.45 - 16.30     Clyde Valley Birds of Prey: 30-minute arena flying display and later static display – Photo opportunities for you!

Balloon Tethers - weather permitting, in the arena

15.20 - 15.45     The Margaret Laing Irish Dancers - on stage

16.00 - 16.15     Balloon Festival Raffle Draw

16.15 - 16.45     Bhangra Beats - on stage

16.45 - 17.30     Static Acts - rockin’ on stage

18.00 - 18.30     Mugen Taiko Dojo Drummers

18.30     Balloon launches

19.30 - 20.30     Joan Piacentini - on stage

20.30 - 21.00     Mugen Taiko Dojo Drummers

21.00     Balloon Tethers and Evening GLOW

Throughout the afternoon, you can see our
Classic Vehicle Show: cars, motor bikes, military vehicles and tractors.

All the fun of the fair for children, including the climbing wall.

Stalls galore - come and browse!

**Please note that balloon activities may be restricted or cancelled in the event of adverse weather conditions.

Changes in the timing of programme events may occur.

SUNDAY 29th August

6.30am     Balloon launches

13.45 - 14.30     Bellshill Concert Band

14.30 - 16.30     Clyde Valley Birds of Prey: 30-minute arena flying display and later static display – Photo opportunities for you!

Balloon Tethers - weather permitting, in the arena

15.00 - 15.20     Impact - our local choir - on stage

15.20 - 15.50     Ki Aikido Demonstration - arena or marquee - The Strathaven Club meets in the Rankin Church Hall

15.50 - 16.20     Bunkhouse Line Dancers - on stage

16.20 - 16.40     Strathaven Academy Fairtrade Drummers - on stage

16.40 - 16.50     Parade of winning classic vehicle entries - arena

17.00 - 17.50     KODA: Scotland’s rocking young Ceilidh Band, from Biggar - on stage

18.30     Balloon launches

Throughout the afternoon, the
Classic Vehicle Show: cars, motor bikes, military vehicles and tractors (Judging at 16.00).

All the fun of the fair for children, including the climbing wall.

Stalls galore - come and browse!

Please note that balloon activities may be restricted or cancelled in the event of adverse weather conditions. Changes in the timing of programme events may occur

There will also be various craft, food and other stalls plus children’s rides, so plenty of entertaining things to view, buy or do.

Come along and enjoy the weekend – admission is free – but we hope that you will take part in the Grand Raffle and buy a souvenir programme

To hire a stall in the park on the days of the festival, see Stall Hires contact details on the Contact page