City of Perth Winter Festival Programme

October 2017 - February 2018 Christmas Lights Switch On and Perth’s Festive Feast 18-19 November 2017

Halloween - Bonfire Night St Andrew’s Day - New Year Light Nights - Valentine’s Day Chinese New Year

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Please note all events are correct at time of going to press.

October

Perth’s the place for spooky and kooky Halloween fun Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required. (Halloween Howler £5 per person - booking required).

Perth’s the place for spooky and kooky Halloween fun. Get in the spirit by dressing up and taking part in a costumed parade through the city centre.

Or practise running from ghouls by taking part in the Halloween Howler, a junior race for 6-12 year olds, or take the Halloween Screamer zip wire down the High Street. For grown-ups looking for a bigger fright dare you brave the Castle Horror 666 Zombie Maze?

Caution: While there will be something for all ages, parts of the city will be zoned as unsuitable for children due to the scarier entertainment on offer. Parental discretion is advised.

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Spirits of Scone will offer a thrilling illuminated tour around the Palace grounds, including the graveyard and the Ghoul’s Maze. Some gruesome characters from Scottish history will be brought back to life with spine-tingling stories inspired by local folklore.

November

Bonfire Night - Christmas Lights Switch On - Perth Festive Feast St Andrew’s Day Perth Farmers’ Market in November Saturday 4 November 2017 9.00 am - 2.00 pm

Coupar Angus Bonfire Night Friday 3 November 2017

Perth Strathearn Round Table Bonfire Night

6.45 pm

Sunday 5 November 2017

Larghan Park

7.00 pm bonfire lit 7.30 pm fireworks start

Ticket prices: FREE - donations welcome. No booking required.

Crieff Bonfire Night Sunday 5 November 2017 6.30 pm gates open 7.30 pm fireworks start Market Park Ticket prices: FREE - donations welcome. No booking required.

Lesser South Inch, Perth Ticket prices: FREE - donations welcome to support organisers Perth Strathearn Round Table.

No booking required.

Perth’s annual Bonfire Night returns to the Lesser South Inch, organised once again by volunteers from Perth Strathearn Round Table.

Live music will entertain the crowds as they gather for their fireworks, and a funfair will be set up alongside the event.

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November

Perth Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 18 November 2017

To get you in the festive mood the Outdoor Ice Rink makes a welcome return this year to Perth City Centre.

Friday 17 November 2017 12.00 noon - 9.00 pm (Christmas 12.00 noon - 10.00 pm, last Lights Switch On at 6.15 pm) entry 9.00 pm Various locations in Perth City Centre Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required.

Get ready for Perth’s biggest ever Christmas party! Big, bright and brimming with stars, Perth’s Christmas lights Switch On is this year’s must see festive celebration. There will be something for everyone with live music and entertainment, reindeer, fun-filled streets, the Christmas parade led by Santa, and an array of tasty treats. Join us as Perth prepares to count down to Christmas 2017.

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Saturday 18 November 2017 10.00 am - 10.00 pm, last entry 9.00 pm Sunday 19 November 2017 12.00 noon - 10.00 pm, last entry 9.00 pm Horsecross Plaza, Mill Street, Perth Sessions start on the hour and run for 45 minutes. Cost £6 per person. Skate hire is included in the cost.

November

Perth Chocolate & Gin Street Fest

Cake, soup, chocolate and gin what more could anyone want for a festive feast?

Saturday 18 November 2017 and Sunday 19 November 2017 (as part of Perth’s Festive Feast)

The Christmas Lights Switch On fun continues with a celebration of some of the best and most creative of Perthshire food and drink. And, it all takes place against a backdrop of live entertainment from local bands and other performers. The Festive Feast includes:

As Christmas Lights Switch On and Festive Feast King Edward Street, Perth Ticket prices: FREE. Charges apply and pre-booking required for workshops.

The Perth Chocolate & Gin Street Fest is a unique celebration of all things chocolate and gin.

Indulge your passion for the cocoa bean with mouthwatering chocolate bars; buttons; sauces; spreads; cakes; truffles; hot chocolate and so much more…

Browse the great range of stalls showcasing gins from around the UK with an amazing variety of flavours to choose from.

Taste a few, buy a bottle or two there’s a gin to suit every taste!

Perth’s Festive Feast Sunday 19 November 2017 12.00 noon - 5.00 pm Various locations in Perth City Centre Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required.

Perth Chocolate & Gin Street Fest Continuation of event from Saturday 18 November 2017.

Cake Fest Perth and Kinross An edible map of Perth and Kinross will be created under the watchful gaze of Head Baker Simon Preston. Cake buildings and landmarks from across Perth and Kinross will be added to the creation throughout Sunday 19 November as the cake map takes place.

Zuppa - Great Perthshire Soup Competition Let the battle of the soups commence. The second annual Zuppa Soup Competition finale will take place on Sunday 19 November. The best soup recipes using produce from across Perth and Kinross will be put to a public vote. Which soup will come out top?

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November

The Handmade Show Sunday 19 November 2017 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Perth Concert Hall Ticket prices: FREE ENTRY. No booking required.

The Handmade Show showcases designers and makers from across Scotland and beyond. The perfect place to browse a great range of arts and crafts, and kick start your Christmas shopping in style. www.handmadeshow.co.uk

Perthshire Creates Christmas Design Market Saturday 25 November 2017 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Civic Hall, Council Building, 2 High Street, Perth Ticket prices: FREE ENTRY. No booking required.

A unique opportunity to buy original contemporary craft and design gifts direct from artists and designers/makers from across Perth and Kinross. Unusual and individual gifts including jewellery, ceramics, art, textiles, photograph, glass, metalwork, and more. www.perthshirecreates.co.uk

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November

Perth’s the place for St Andrew’s Day

The Perth St Andrew’s Day Scottish Festival Sunday 26 November 2017 12.00 noon - 5.00 pm Various locations in Perth City Centre Ticket prices: FREE - no booking required Celebrate Scotland’s national day in the Fair City with the Scotland Street Marketplace. Sample some of the finest food and drink from Scotland’s natural larder, while enjoying live performances from Scotland’s number one bagrockers the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, local duo The Mad Ferret Band, The Rod Stewart Songbook and many more. Hosted by broadcaster Grant Stott.

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December

Lantern Parade Santa Run - Hogmanay December Markets Saturday 2 December 2017 9.00 am - 2.00 pm. Perth Farmers’ Market.

Saturday 9 December 2017 9.00 am - 2.00pm. Fair City Markets offering a mixture of arts and crafts, gifts, food and drink.

Saturday 16 December 2017 9.00 am - 2.00pm. Perth Farmer’s Market.

Perth Christmas Lantern Parade & Nativity Scene Saturday 2 December 2017 Parade starts 5.00 pm From St Ninian’s Cathedral to St John’s Kirk through Perth City Centre Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required. Do bring your own torch/lantern.

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Join a beautiful lantern-lit procession through Perth City Centre, ending with the unveiling of the Perth Christmas Nativity Scene outside St John’s Kirk. A great way to celebrate your local community this festive season.

Daytime workshops are held to create the lanterns all ready for this short parade. The celebration of Christmas continues with carol singing, and bell ringing.

December

Perth Santa Run 2017

Comrie Flambeaux Procession

Saturday 9 December 2017

Sunday 31 December 2017

12.00 noon start

Children’s fancy dress parade 6.30 pm; fireworks from 7.15 pm; midnight Flambeaux Parade

Various locations in Perth City Centre Ticket prices: Entry £10 per runner - this includes a Santa suit (adult or child) to run in, finisher’s medal, and goodie bag.

The streets of Perth will be filled with Santa Clauses of all sizes for our annual 5km fun run event.

A fantastic sight for supporters, and a great experience for our runners. Your finisher’s medal will even double up as a Christmas tree decoration, and runners who keep their Santa suits on to visit local retailers often benefit from a range of bonus discounts and special offers.

Various locations in Comrie, Perthshire Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required.

Whilst the origins of this ancient custom are lost in the mists of time, the tradition is maintained by local voluntary effort. Each Hogmanay as midnight is announced by the bells of Big Ben the Flambeaux are lit. The torches, consisting of long thick birch poles with tarred rags tightly bound to the tops, are paraded around the village preceded by the pipe band and followed by an adult fancy dress parade.

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January

New Year – Light Nights Chinese New Year – Valentine’s Day Perth Riverside Light Nights 27 January - 14 February 2018 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm daily Norie-Miller Walk, Perth Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required.

Experience the beauty of Perth’s riverside walk as the Riverside Light Nights return for 2018. Illuminations and fantastic themed nights, including celebrations of Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day, transform the Norie-Miller Walk into a magical wonderland in the city centre. There will be food, drink, and lots of other surprises to delight you throughout the Light Nights.

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January

Pitlochry New Year Street Party

Perthshire Chinese New Year Celebrations

Monday 1 January 2018

Saturday 10 February 2018

1.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Parade begins at 5.30 pm

Atholl Road, Pitlochry

Various locations in Perth City Centre

Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required.

Join in the fun as Pitlochry takes to the streets to celebrate the New Year with an afternoon of dancing, pipe bands, children’s entertainment, and warming treats.

Ticket prices: FREE. No booking required.

Follow the dragons, dancing lions, and lanterns through Perth City Centre to celebrate Chinese New Year with Perth’s Chinese Community. A sight for the eyes, and a feast for the ears with firecrackers galore.

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