Fun at The Fair - Highlights 2023

Visitors were amused all day long as various acts entertained and stunned the crowds surrounding the Lloyd Main Ring. A family favourite included The Lamb National seeing the likes of Mint Sauce and Ed Shearing race the kids (and adults) around the ring. Equine Acrobats, Riders of the Storm, left spectators in awe as they witnessed the acrobats perform gymnastic maneuvers and tricks whilst on horse-back.

The Ring also put on engaging demonstrations such as a Casting Demo and Lee Hartis Dog Training. Flyin Ryan closed the show both days with an explosive finish as the motorcyclists performed thrilling two-wheeled stunts.

The joyous faces of young and old could be seen across the whole Fair as a variety of shows and activities left many with beaming grins.

Kids were especially lucky to enjoy lots of free activities across the weekend, from Bouncy Castles to Inflatable Assault Courses.

Many traders and entertainers also offered fun for the whole family. This included the chance to Pan for Gold and Carriage Rides pulled by Blackstone Clydesdale Horses.

Galloway Country Fair was the place to be for all dog lovers. The whole weekend offered exciting dog friendly fun, with many traders specific to canine needs in attendance and there were even opportunities to test your own dogs abilities.

Over both days visitors could enter their four-legged chums into the Scurry Competition, testing their pets inner Gun Dog abilities. Additionally, Galloway Gundog Association ran the Spaniel and Retriever Tests throughout the weekend.

Sunday saw the return of the highly-populated Dog Show, allowing visitors to enter their beloved pets into several competitions to claim their canine companion as the Top Dog.

Off-road fanatics were treated to plenty of car fun as Defender Jam returned to Galloway Country Fair, alongside the Lloyd 4×4 Experience.

Defender Jam invited Land Rover owners and admirers to attend their social family meet, providing a chance to chat all things Defenders, buy and sell parts, and even go Green Laning across the Estate.

Lloyd 4×4 Experience were also on site to give visitors a chance at driving their off-road pick up trucks, splashing and cruising over the technical terrain.

Who doesn’t love hand-made crafts, tasty treats and divine drinks? Galloway Country Fair had it all, from our Craft Marquee selling unique art and accessories, to yummy food carts with mouth-watering bites to eat.

Galloway Demo Kitchen also held demonstration sessions, ran by Station House Cookery School and featuring several traders selling in the Food & Drinks Marquee. Those who enjoyed the demos were treated to special taste tests and helpful cooking advice- even the dogs appeared to enjoy it!