A year of fun as Tarbert unveils 2024 festivals calendar

Tarbert’s reputation as a festival hot-spot continues with the publication of the 2024 festivals calendar.

From the end of May through to mid-winter, Tarbert’s event programme offers something for everyone with an emphasis on family-friendly fun.

Kicking off the calendar is Scotland’s premier yachting regatta, Scottish Series which takes place from May 24 to May 27. Scottish Series is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and while the sailing promises to be as fierce as ever on the water, shoreside it’s a different story with entertainment spanning the weekend where great company and good craic is the order of the day.

Fast forward to Tarbert Seafood Festival on July 6 and 7. One of Tarbert’s most eagerly anticipated festivals, it promises its own royal family, mouth-watering seafood, cookery demonstrations, a legendary parade and fantastic live music with Sunday’s afternoon’s Beer on the Pier. Tarbert Seafood Festival really does have something for every member of the family. This year the theme is children’s books, so come along on

Seafood Saturday dressed as your favourite character and join in with the parade through the village.

The pace continues into August as the Kilberry Loop Sportive returns on August 10. This 40-mile cycling event has been steadily building a reputation as an all-abilities cycle in company over the last seven years. The breathtaking route which starts and ends at The Gather in Tarbert is challenging enough for competitive cyclists who want to test themselves, yet achievable for those cyclists who are just taking up the sport and want to take part in an event. Music lovers will be delighted to hear that Tarbert Music Festival will be tuning up from September 20 to September 22. Having been a firm fixture on the festival calendar for more than 30 years, Tarbert Music Festival has been entertaining generations of music fans. Look out for a weekend jam packed with bands from early afternoon till late at night in venues across the village.

And, as the midwinter celebrations approach, the village comes together for one last celebration at the end of November. This community event sees Santa and his elves touring the village accompanied by volunteers from the emergency services. As well as youngsters getting the chance to make sure Santa has their up-to-date present list, it’s a lovely way to bring a busy year of events to a close. Tarbert loves festivals and can’t wait to welcome you to party with us in 2024. For more information on Tarbert Festivals visit www. tarbertfestivals.co.uk