What’s On in August
August: What’s On in Perthshire
Lots going on in our Fair City and beyond.
Here is a whistle stop tour of some of the August offerings.
Perth Show 4th and 5th August
Perth Agricultural Show, South Inch Park
Featuring light and heavy horse events, dog shows, sheep, cattle, goats, donkeys,vintage tractors, food (Perthshire on a Plate).
There are trade stands and local drinks and food stalls and crafts.
More info on Perth Show
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Highland Games
No less than 7 Highland Games and Gatherings across Perthshire:
Perth Highland Games 13th August, South Inch Park
Traditional heavyweight events like Tossing the Caber.
Highland dancing and pipe bands.
More info on Perth Highland Games.
(Birnam 26 Aug)
(Pitlochry 9 Sep)
Gran Fondo Road Race UCI Championships
4th August across all of Perthshire
Thousand of top class cyclists will enjoy stunning routes competing in the Gran Fondo this August.
The UCI Cycling World Championships are in Scotland from 3 – 13 August and Perthshire is delighted to host
the Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo.
There are lots of other cycling-related events on too, such as E-bike trials, evening games, inclusive all-abilities cycling and much more.
Info here.
Perth Farmers Market
5th August, South Inch Park
9am – 2pm – amazzing Scottish produce
City of Perth Salute
6th August, Free Event
Involves: a mini Tattoo in Perth, with a pipe band and brass band procession ending in the North Inch with an open air arena.
Procession starts at 12 noon from Thimblerow car park, going along the Old High Street, then the High Street, then Tay Street to the North Inch.
Lots of other things going on too, such as kids landrovers, a climbing wall, inflatables.
See more about City of Perth Salute.
The Yard Market Place
6th aug 11-3 at Radisson Blu Hotel
Monthly craft market with live music and food too.
The Hauntings
At The Black Watch Castle
The Hauntings is a scrap metal sculpture, 6 metres high, of a World War I soldier.
It’s in the castle courtyard and is free to view. There are 5 minute talks on the hour.
On until 12th November
Plenty of Kids and family workshops going on around this theme throughout the Summer.
Perth Mela Market
12th August 11.30am – 2.30pm
St Paul’s Square, perth
Multi cultural food, crafts etc
Supporting minority communities in Perthshire
Ukrainian Independence Day
20th August, North Inch park
Celebration of Ukraine’s culture and heritage.
Music, dancing and food.
Perthshire pride 26th Aug
North Inch Park, celebrating equality and diversity
Pride Parade starts 11am at Thimble Row Car Park, ending at the North Inch.
Cocktail bars, food village, music, entertainment.
More info on Perthshire Pride.
Blair Castle Horse Trials
24-27th August, Blair Atholl
Blair horse trials – Fantastic international equestrian event, for all the family.
Four days of showing and show jumping, Pony Club Games, Food and more.
