Winterfest
Winterfest is an annual family event that takes place in Lairg a few weeks before Christmas. The day begins with a parade featuring reindeer from the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre pulling Santa and Mrs Claus in a sleigh along the Main Street to the Lairg Community Centre, where the festivities are based.
The next Winterfest will take place on Saturday 6th December 2025.
Scroll down to find out more about the Winterfests that have taken place in previous years...
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Click on the image to download the programme You can view some photographs from previous Winterfest events by clicking here.
The Winterfest 2024 programme:
From 9.30 - Lairg Learning Centre workshops. Running all day in the School house & Cabin. Booking recommended (Scroll down for more detailed information.)
12 pm: Church Bells Open Parade
12 pm: Opening Parade of the Reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh from the bottom of the Main Street up to the Community Centre. (Approx. 20 – 30 mins). The reindeer will be at the back of the Community Centre for further viewing during the afternoon. Important! Can we politely ask you to not bring your dogs with you to the Parade as they can spook the reindeer, and this will not please Santa!!
12 – 4.30 pm: Christmas Market in the Community Centre with music from Strathfleet Buttons & Bows
12 – 4 pm: Refreshments in the Rifle Range (in the Community Centre) provided by LDCI (Adults | £5 children | £3)
12 - 4.30 pm: Stirling Fun Fair & Food Van outside.
12.30 – 4 pm: Santa Claus will meet children in his Grotto in the Conservatory within the Community Centre. £3 entry
12-2pm: In the library: Lairg Library in partnership with RSPB Scotland. Drop in for festive nature-themed crafts suitable for everyone! Make your very own Christmas decorations to take home and learn about our special winter wildlife by taking part in our treasure hunt with prizes to be won! All materials and equipment will be provided.
12-4pm: Mrs Bubbles facepainting in the Lairg Primary School Gym
2-2.30pm – Bubbles the Clown Children’s entertainment show in the School Gym
4pm – Children’s Mini Raffle Draw & Grand Raffle Draw in the Main Hall
4.30pm – Santa has left the building!
Click here to download the programme
LAIRG WINTERFEST 2024
Saturday 7th December 2024 | 12 - 4.30 PM
Lairg Community Centre
At noon join the Opening Parade of real reindeer pulling Santa's sleigh from the bottom of Lairg's Main Street to the Community Centre
MEET RUDOLF & HIS FRIENDS - SANTA'S GROTTO - CHRISTMAS MARKET - CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT WITH BUBBLES THE CLOWN - FESTIVE CRAFT WORKSHOPS - FUNFAIR - CAFE - HOT FOOD VAN - GRAND RAFFLE
FUNDED THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP FROM:
Energie Kontor
Boralex
ESB
REG Power Developments
Coriolis Energy
Migdale Smolt
Migdale Transport
Shinness Estate
Altnaharra Estate
Merkland Estate
West Shinness Estate
Grand Raffle - We have received some fantastic prizes this year and we would like to thank the local businesses who have donated such generous prizes! We could not do this without your support!
Prize list:
1st Prize - £200 cash donated by Shinness Estate
2nd Prize - £150 cash donated by Lairg & District Community Initiatives
3rd Prize – £100 voucher donated by The Pier
• £100 voucher for Marks & Spencer donated by Migdale Transport
• £100 voucher for Tesco donated by by Migdale Smolt
• £100 voucher donated by Dornoch Jail
• Luxury Hamper from Dalcross Farm donated by Pat Munro Foundation
• £99 Voucher for Smokeless bundle donated by Bruce Lindsay coal
• £50 Voucher donated by Sutherland Sporting Tweed
• Bottle of 12-Year-old Malt Whisky donated by Glenmorangie Whisky
• £20 Voucher donated by the Hub, Bonar Bridge
• Luxury Hamper donated by LDCI
• Cheese Selection box voucher donated by Highland Fine Cheeses, Tain
• Voucher donated by A& D Lockhart & Sons
• Voucher donated by Morrisons
• Voucher donated by Sutherland Game & Shellfish
• Voucher donated by Lairg Learning Centre
• Voucher for Bannermans' Seafood
• Bridgend Stores (Costcutter)
• Spar (Shin Stores)
• Amiry & Gilbride (Lairg) Pharmacy
• Bottle of wine donated by Salt & Salmon Company at Falls of Shin
• Dove Gift Box donated by Tesco
• Various chocolate boxes & more!
• Nail Set donated by Catrina Cameron
Please email projectofficer@lairginitiative.co.uk if you are a 'market trader' selling arts and crafts and would like to register interest in booking a table at the Christmas market.