The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Big Dreams for festival after break
Kirriemuir Dream Festival is making a long-awaited return and will be bigger and better than ever. The event was first staged in 2019 and was a runaway success, but the pandemic halted plans to build on its early momentum.
Now Sustainable Kirriemuir has put together a packed programme for Saturday, June 11 at Kirrie Hill. It will take place from 11am to 3pm.
And the beauty spot will be closed to traffic to give families plenty of room to roam at the free event.
“This is the return of Dream Festival,” said Lauren Urquhart, of Sustainable Kirriemuir.
“We held our first in 2019 but have had a bit of a hiatus with Covid.
“So we are planning this one to be bigger and better.
“It is all about youth and imagination – a free festival bursting with activities around creativity, nature, sports, music and food.”
All ages will be able to learn some circus skills and can also enjoy eco crafts and puppet-making.
There is also an interactive art session with the Kirrie Signs of Change project, a pioneering art project which continues to brighten up the town.
And a highlight will be the second Kirrie colour run – a powdered paint run that was a huge hit with youngsters at the last Dream Festival.
Other organisations taking part include Angus Cycle Hub with their crazy cycles and Dr Bike free bike
service, Kirrie Parish Church, Strathmore Rugby Club and Kanzen Karate.
The Camera Obscura and cafe on Kirrie Hill will also be open and DD8 Music will keep visitors entertained with acoustic performances during the afternoon.
“We are encouraging people to bring a picnic to be part of our Big Lunch,”
added Lauren. “The road on The Hill to the car park will be closed from 10am to 4pm to ensure a safe playing space.
“There is free parking at Northmuir Primary and Kirriemuir Dental Practice, but we’re encouraging people to come on foot or by bike.”
Sustainable Kirrie has launched an ambitious
programme for the Angus town after landing £10,000 of support from Together for Our Planet this year.
The group then learned it is to receive £150,000 of National Lottery Community Led funding over the next two years.
Lauren says the group plans to use the funds to “supercharge” local climate action.