Family
Events
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Crowning
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKStart your day off by coming to the marquee to celebrate the crowning of this year’s Royal Party by Aberdour’s one and only Lisa Norman. This has been an amazing year for Lisa, with Aberdour Shinty Club celebrating their Silver Jubilee, the club founded by Lisa in 2001. Having lifted 3 major youth competitions last year and inspiring many youngsters over the years to pick up a caman, she was awarded the 2025 Mowi Youth Coach of the Year by the Camanachd Association. We are delighted that she will officiate at the crowning this year.
We have four wonderful Primary 7 pupils who are excited to bring a Royal presence to this year’s festivities. We will welcome the Festival Queen, Io, with her Attendant Holly, and the Festival King, Jamie, with his Attendant Leone. Come and join them as they are officially crowned – the Royal Party of the 42nd year of the Aberdour Festival!
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Parade
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKJoin Aberdour’s newly crowned Royal Party as they lead the parade through the village in true majestic style to the sounds of the wonderful Dysart Colliery Brass Band. We are thrilled to welcome back this brass band, to help us kick off our 42nd Festival in true party spirit. Join the fabulously colourful crowd and if you wish, dress up to celebrate the 2026 Commonwealth Games. There will be prizes for the best costumes!
Join us for the Crowning at the Festival Marquee, after which the parade will proceed along Hawkcraig Road up to Main Street, turn left and walk along the High Street to Dovecot Gates. There we will turn around and walk back along the High Street, turning right at Shore Road, and finishing our parade at Black Sands Beach, just in time to register for the spectacular sandcastle competition and join the queue for your first Festival burger of the year!
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Sandcastle Competition
Black Sands Beach Black Sands Beach, Aberdour, Fife, UKSand Castle competition - 2026 Commonwealth Games theme.
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Village Market Day
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKAberdour Festival is proud to promote some of the best Handcrafted Jewellery, Art & Crafts and Food & Drink produced in Scotland (and in particular the quality products of Fife). From Fairground Attractions to Antiques and Gifts, Coffees to Soft Drinks, Ice Creams to Cream Teas, Festival Pimms to Craft Beers, this is an event for all.
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Mr Boom
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKA show for all the family! The one-man band will arrive from the moon – having heard several wee Earthlings say to several big Earthlings “Just sit me doon wie Mr Boom”. This Aberdour Festival legend will be back to capture the imagination of a new generation of wee Earthlings with his charming Scottish songs and space inspired performance.
Mr Boom has been entertaining children for many moons (by his own admission) including through his much loved children’s BBC tv show - Over the Moon
"Mr Boom's experience shines through" . . . The Adelaide Advertiser
A show not to be missed!
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Lego Trains
Church Hall Aberdour Church Hall, Aberdour, Fife, UKThe LEGO trains will be running again this year with lots of LEGO activities. The children should bring along a LEGO model which they have built with the theme "Sport". Every entry will receive a prize. We will also build an enormous mosaic - will you be able to guess what it is? Once again […]
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Pet Show
Shore Road Park Scotland, United KingdomRegister your pet from 2.00pm, Start time: 2.30pm. Compete for rosettes and trophies in all age groups for dogs, two age groups for cats, Best Other Pet, Best Trick, and Pet Who Looks Most Like their Owner. Includes dog races (small and large).
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The Eras Tour Jr. – The Taylor Swift Tribute for Little Swifties
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKA Glasgow based tribute to Taylor Swift the global superstar who has dominated the charts featuring hits like Love Story, Bad Blood, Shake it off, Style, We are Never Ever Getting Back Together and many more …
Eight costume changes total based on her eras and reputation Tour. The visually captivating show includes light-up led lights, butterfly wings, Taylor 2 pink guitar. A family interactive swiftee lovers dream to bring you all the best Taylor shaking, guitar strumming, country loving pink sparkle phenomenon.
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Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKMindblowing Magic and the Biggest Balloon in the World - LIVE on stage!
… and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home!
Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC is jammed full of amazing Magic, bonkers balloons and fun for all the family!
With over 10 million online views, MG is a pro and has a show that will have you believing magic really DOES exist!
Includes an balloon dog for every child in the audience...
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In Concert with Catriona Evison and Catherine Baker
St Fillan’s Church Hawkcraig Rd, Aberdour, Aberdour, Fife, United KingdomIn Concert with Catriona Evison (Saxophone and composer) and our very own Organist and musician (Catherine Baker) - Not to missed. £15 per ticket with glass of wine included. £10 for concession.
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Mini Ceilidh for the Wee Ones!
Festival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKA lovely introduction to ceilidh dancing for the youngest members of the family. Help your child discover the dances and enjoy the music which Scots have been enjoying for generations - a mix of classic favourites and new dances with a few tweaks to let the youngest have fun. With recorded music and a great caller- no experience necessary!
For those who are a wee bit young for the Family Ceilidh. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Family Ceilidh with Òr Ceilidh Band
FeaturedFestival Marquee Hawkcraig Road, Aberdour, Fife, UKGet down to the Festival Marquee with your dancing shoes on!
This year we have the amazing Òr Ceilidh Band to give us traditional ceilidh music that will be sure to get you off your seats. The evening suits all ages and abilities and a caller with the band will keep everyone right. There will be a fully stocked bar to keep you refreshed and a tasty Barbeque for you to refuel.
PLEASE NOTE: The Family Ceilidh will be a ticketed event this year. We advise you to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!