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Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival - Venues throughout Kirkcudbright
Date: 10th - 13th June 2010 |
Telephone: 01557 330467 (Leon McCaig)
Kirkcudbright Artists' Town's annual Jazz Festival offers a full and varied programme. A celebration of classic New Orleans, Dixieland and Swing Jazz in this picturesque harbour town. Dine to jazz in local restaurants. A Brolly Parade and Jazz Church Service add to the festivities.
Web Site: www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk
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Spring Fling - Venues across Dumfries & Galloway
Date: 29th - 31st May 2010 |
Telephone: 01387 262084 for your FREE colour brochure.
An annual art and craft open studio event. Around 80 artists and makers across Dumfries & Galloway open the doors of their workshops and studios to the public. Experience the diversity of talent and creativity flourishing in the region, seeing painters, sculptors, furniture makers, jewellery makers, photographers, basket weavers, ceramicists, glass and textile artists in their working environment.
Web Site: www.spring-fling.co.uk
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World Ceilidh - Knockengorroch Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas
Date: 27th - 30th May 2010 |
Telephone: 01644 460662
A world of music and dance in the Galloway hills, featuring top World and Traditional Music including revival ska from The Beat, and dance music from festival veteran Eat Static. Workshops, cabaret, open mic, children's marquee, fire shows, headset disco and other festival entertainment ensure this is a festival for all ages.
Web Site: www.knockengorroch.org.uk
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Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival - Throughout Dumfries & Galloway
Date: 21st - 30th May 2010 |
Telephone: 01387 260447
Exciting multi-genre festival bringing high quality events and performers to the region. Includes film and visual arts.
Web Site: www.dgartsfestival.org.uk
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Newton Stewart WalkFest - Newton Stewart
Date: 7th - 13th May 2010 |
Telephone: 01671 404500
The biggest walking festival in the South of Scotland - 26 walks over 7 days, with challenges for all abilities and a full programme of social events.
Web Site: www.newtonstewartwalkfest.co.uk
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Dumfries & Galloway Wildlife Festival - Locations throughout Dumfries & Galloway
Date: 2nd - 18th April 2010 |
A programme of events over 2 weeks, with lots of opportunities to visit some of the region's special wildlife. So if you have never seen a Red Squirrel, Red Kite or Badger - now is your chance. Experienced wildlife watchers and beginners should both find something of interest in the festival, and look out for a range of events for the whole family.
Web Site: www.wildlifefestival.org.uk
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Wild Goose Chase - Sites across Dumfries & Galloway
Date: 28th February - 31st March 2010 |
Price: Free |
Telephone: 01988 402401
Enjoy the fantastic spectacle of thousands of wild geese, including spectacular dawn flights as the Solway's wintering geese prepare for the summer months in far-away places. Join our Wild Goose Chase at goose sites across Dumfries and Galloway throughout March and learn more about our wintering geese.
Web Site: www.dgcommunity.net/wblnr
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Snowdrop Festival - Gardens throughout Dumfries & Galloway
Date: 1st February - 15th March 2010 |
VisitScotland has once again teamed up with gardens around the country to bring you the fourth Scottish Snowdrop Festival, so find time to head outdoors and marvel at the beautiful white carpet of snowdrops.
Web Site: www.visitscotland.com/snowdrops
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