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Volksfling
Volkswagen aficionados unite! These weekend events bring together lovers of the German automobiles with quality traders, along with a roster of entertainment for grown-ups and children, from a beer garden to live music. Camping facilities available.
Biggar Showfield
Fri 24 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sat 25 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sun 26 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Little Birds Market
New market with a tantalising selection of vintage, craft and design vendors – including clothes, jewellery, handmade, up-cycled furniture, accessories, homewares, food, cakes, millinery, stationery, art and lots more.
Sloans, Glasgow
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 07946 715204
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 07946 715204
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 11 Aug
Free / 07946 715204
- 12:00 – 17:00
Me to You Markets @ Columcille Centre, Morningside
A range of vintage home wares, preserves, clothing, toys, handmade jewellery and more.
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Gibson Street Gala
Street entertainers, live music, stalls, art and crafts, food, drink, a climbing wall, children's areas and games.
Gibson Street, Glasgow
Sun 2 Jun
Free
Part of West End Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
Summer(beer)hall
All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000
Britannia Panopticon Grand Jumble Sale
A jumble sale with a huge range of goodies from vinyl and clothing to kids' stuff and kitchenalia on offer.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow
Sat 6 Jul
£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 3 Aug
£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 5 Oct
£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840
- 12:00 – 16:00
Don't Be Shy, Have a Try
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh, who do outreach for homeless and vulnerably housed people, presents this indoor learning market in honour of Adults Learners' Week. There'll be hands-on learning activities, t-shirt printing and card making, along with a number of stalls with more information about Crisis' courses.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 209 7700
- 12:00 – 16:00
Great Grog Autumn Bottled Beer Fair
Explore the unique range of bottled beers (and some draught) from their unique range. Book tickets from Great Grog on Dalkeith Road.
Café Camino, Edinburgh
Sat 14 Sep
£10 / 0131 523 0102
- 14:00 – 17:00
Taylor's Funfair
Rides and fun for children of all ages. Part of Leith Festival.
Leith Links, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
Free
Part of Leith Festival.
- 12:00 – 22:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free
Part of Leith Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair
The Palace's State Rooms play host to this year's Christmas fair, in aid of Cancer Research UK. There's plenty to browse, including a range of cards, gifts, decorations and food to get your Christmas shopping off to a good start.
Scone Palace, Perth
Mon 25 Nov
£5 / 01738 552300
- 16:30 – 20:30
Evershot County Fair
Traditional county fair with activities for kids and adults alike, plus plenty of locally produced food and drink to accompany it.
Moorfields, Evershot
Sun 23 Jun
£2 (Children free)
- 12:00
Family Day at the Fair
Trad funfair, plus kids can also meet Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam.
The Mansion House, Biggleswade
Sat 20 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01767 626200
- 12:00 – 18:30
Sun 21 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01767 626200
- 12:00 – 18:30
Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete
Fun for all the family in these beautiful private gardens. Live music, BBQ, stalls, bouncy castle and lots more.
Holyrood Pleasure Gardens, Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
£1.50
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:30 – 16:30
O2 Glasgow Mela
For over 20 years this huge outdoor festival has been celebrating the traditions of Glasgow's many and varied immigrant communities with a mix of international music, dance, activities and stalls. This year includes performances from bhangra artists Sona Walia and Ali Romeo, the KAWA Brass Band and the KAWA Circus, and…
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 302 2845
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0141 302 2845
- 12:00 – 20:00
Pride Scotia
The annual shindig returns with all the usual elements: gather from noon at the Scottish Parliament, before the march sets off at after speeches, winding its merry way up the Royal Mile and along George IV Bridge, before terminating at Bristo Square, where there'll be entertainment in Teviot and a performance space…
Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
Free
- 12:00
Queen Margaret Drive Street Festival
Join us for music, craft beer, authentic food, art and craft workshops, vintage clothing, face painting and kids activities.
Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Free
Part of West End Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free
Part of West End Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
The St Andrew's in the Square Wedding Fayre
Everything you need to help organise the 'big day' including suppliers and a catwalk show.
St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
0141 559 5902
- 12:00 – 16:00
Weldon Pre-School Summer Fun Day
Plenty of fun summertime fare for young'uns, including a bouncy castle, face painting, craft tables, cookie decoration and cakes. It's all in aid of Weldon Pre-School to help buy new equipment and educational toys.
Weldon Village Hall
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 01536 206137
- 12:00 – 15:00
What The World Is Waiting For
Manchester themed party with live music, DJ sets, food and drink, live art, clothing and much more.
Barras Art & Design Centre, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Free
- 12:00 – 19:30
World Street Food Festival
In addition to our normal Real Food Market, you can find some of the most creative, quality-driven vendors offering great street food on the riverside. Queen's Walk Friday: 12.00 noon - 9 pm Saturday: 12 noon - 9 pm Sunday: 12 noon - 6 pm Monday: 12 noon - 6 pm
Southbank Centre, London SE1
Fri 24 May
Queen's Walk
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Queen's Walk
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Queen's Walk
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 12:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
Queen's Walk
Free / 0844 875 0073
- 12:00 – 18:00



