Winterfest
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 MAGIC SHOW - CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS - FUNFAIR - CAFE WITH DELICIOUS HOME BAKING - HOT FOOD VAN - RAFFLE
FUNDED THANKS TO GENEROUS DONATIONS
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.
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.
You can view some photographs from previous Winterfest events by clicking here.
Closer to the time you will be able to download the Winterfest 2024 programme here.
In the meantime you can view the Winterfest 2023 programme by clicking on the link below:
Click here to download the Winterfest 2023 Programme
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.
12 – 4.30 pm: Christmas Market in the Main Hall, Shin Suite, and Kinvonvie Suite (in the Community Centre).
12.30 – 4 pm: Santa Claus will meet children in his Grotto in the Conservatory within the Community Centre. £3 entry
12 – 4.30 pm: Café provided by the Crofters Show in the Rifle Range (in the Community Centre). Tea/ coffee and home-baking.
12 - 4.30 pm: Fun Fair & Food Van outside.
12 - 4.30 pm: Activities (TBC) in Lairg Primary School Gym (run by Lairg Primary Parent Council.)
From 1pm: Strathfleet Buttons & Bows will play traditional music in the Main Hall.
2 pm: Hopscotch Magic Show for Children, Free admission. In Lairg Primary School, (General purpose room).
Free festive classes at Lairg & District Learning Centre (TBC)
Booking in advance is essential. Contact Lairg & District Learning Centre on admin@lairglearningcentre.org.uk or call 01549 402050 to book a place.
4 pm: Children’s Mini Raffle followed by the Grand Raffle Draw in the Main Hall.
4.30 pm: Event Closes
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!!