Scarecrow Trail
Running all week, find the many creations popping up in various Ballater homes and businesses!
Grab a map from the box office and happy hunting!
See our Scarecrow Page
Saturday 9th August
Pop-up Soft Play
Ballater Church Green | 10am-12noon | Ages 0-7 | FREE! Booking advisable. Ticket link available from mid July.
Potted Sports
Ballater Church Green | 2:30pm | Ages 0-12 | FREE!
A fun mixture of running,
throwing and jumping challenges for children aged up to 12. Older ones welcome
to keep score and help Gary keep them in order! Prizes for the winning team.
Arrive 2.30pm to get in a team; sports start 3pm.
Fashion Show
Victoria Hall | 6pm | £tbc
London,
Paris, Milan and now Ballater!
A ‘Feast of Fashion’ all in aid of CLAN Cancer Support! Guests will
witness glamorous and gorgeous models parade CLAN clothing down the
catwalk. All items in the show will be available for purchase as well as
a host of other items of clothing and accessories. You will receive a
complimentary glass of Prosecco/Nosecco upon entry as well as savoury
snacks throughout the evening. A licensed bar will also be available. Tickets available mid July.
Live Music
Balmoral Bar | 9pm
Sunday 10th August
Flea Market
Victoria and Albert Halls Courtyard | 10am-3pm | Free Entry
Pop
along and browse the vibrant assortment of vintage treasures, quirky
collectibles, and unique second-hand items.
Book Fair
Victoria Hall | 10am-4pm tbc | Free Entry
Sunday Fayre
Ballater Church Greens | 10am 4pm | Free Entry
Stalls, Food vendors, and interactive entertainment - there will be something for all the family at the Sunday Fayre!
Live Music
The Barrel | 6pm
Messy Play
Victoria Hall | 10-11:30am | £5 per child
A range of hands-on activities
involving paint, foam, sand & other messy fun for ages 0-6!
Children must be accompanied by
an adult. Raising funds for The Wee Ducklings Playgroup.
Booking advisable. Ticket link available mid July.
Remembering the Past
Ballater Church Green | 10am-4pm tbc | Entry by donation
Hosted by the Ballater Local
History Group, this popular marquee exhibition features photos from the 1850s
to the present day.
Rufts Dog Show
Ballater Church Green | 2pm (Registration opens from 12noon, £2 per category) Free to spectate!
Get those furry friends ready for
an hour of doggie fun, madness and laughter, it’s not to be missed! Sponsored
by Ballater Barkers - Thank you!
Hobby Horse Trials
Ballater Church Green | After dog show | FREE!
The perfect complement to a mad afternoon on the green
following the dog show... We have a small collection, but you are welcome to
bring your own hobby/pantomime horse or mascot, bought or made, and prove your
prowess in dressage, deportment and an all-out race! Open to all ages.
Remembering the Past
Ballater Church Green | 10am-4pm tbc | Entry by donation
Hosted by the Ballater Local
History Group, this popular marquee exhibition features photos from the 1850s
to the present day.
Pignic
Ballater Church Green | 12-2pm
Bring your own food, drink and picnic paraphernalia! With Pebble Painting, Body Zorbs, Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos.
Raising funds for Ballater Playpark Improvements Group.
Bonnie BVW Baby Fancy Dress Competition
Ballater Church Green | 1pm | FREE!
Dress your child/charge in any victoria week theme you like
– take your inspiration from this year’s programme and think: Be Amused. Three
categories: ages 0-1, 1-2 and 2-3. Judged by ballater’s senior citizens.
Jellycat prizes sponsored by Pop-Up Soft Play – Thank you!
History @ The Halls (TBC)
Mike Sheridan Room | 2pm | Entry by donation
Afternoon Tea
St Kentigern's Church | 2:30-4pm | Entry by donation
Join St Kentigern's Church for tea, coffee and cake!
Ade's Hall of Games
Victoria Hall | 7:30pm | £5pp
Test your skills and knowledge in Ade’s quiz. Taking
inspiration from quiz demigod Richard Osman and other tv challenges, it will be
a fun evening for everybody! Licensed bar only - strictly no BYOB. Sponsored by
the Gordon Guest House - thank you! Booking Advised. Tickets available mid July
Wednesday 13th August
Family Mini Shoots with
The Hoggs
Sluvanichie Picnic Area | 10am-12noon | £tbc
Join professional photographers Laura + Russell Hogg for a
relaxed 10-minute photoshoot at the picturesque Sluvannichie Picnic Area. All
photos included in price (digital files). Singles / Couples / Groups Families -
all welcome!
Remembering the Past
Ballater Church Green | 10am-4pm tbc | Entry by donation
Hosted by the Ballater Local
History Group, this popular marquee exhibition features photos from the 1850s
to the present day.
Try For A Trout
Chapel Loch | Times tbc
A special opportunity to try the delights of fly fishing with the friendly and experienced team at Ballater Angling Association. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For directions to Chapel Loch, ask at the HUB.
Putting
Ballater Golf Club | Times tbc
Playing just for fun? Or do you have a competitive
streak...?! There are generous prizes for the category winners with the lowest
scores. Categories: children under 10 and age 10-15. Check the Hub for results
and to collect your prize after the event!
Bowling
Ballater Bowling Green (@ Ballater Golf Club) | Times tbc
After a round of putting, you can try your hand at bowls!
Members of the Ballater Bowling Club will be on hand at the bowling green to
show you what to do.
Tennis
Ballater Tennis Courts (@ Ballater Golf Club) | Times TBC
Come along to Ballater Tennis Courts to enjoy some fun
tennis games and activities. All equipment provided if required. Participation
by donation to help raise funds for Ballater Tennis Club.
Roller Disco
Victoria Hall | 4-8pm | £Varies
Four 45-minute sessions running on the hour, each with a different musical twist! Skate hire included in ticket price or you can bring your own. Booking Advised. Tickets available early July
Ballater Highland Games
Monaltrie Park, from 10am, £15/£5
You are invited to join the traditional Highland Games this
year on Thursday 10th August in Monaltrie Park in the village. Known as the Friendly Games on Royal Deeside for good
reason, and you can be assured of a warm welcome.
Our full programme has pipe bands; piping and highland dancing competitions; track and light field events; a hill race; heavy field events including tossing the caber; tug o’war;
children’s races, including sack races; and tilt the bucket fun. To add to your interest and enjoyment, there is our fast food
court, beer tent, an interesting variety of trade and craft stalls,
and a funfair. Our gates open at 10am, competitions start at
11am, and the formal opening is at noon.
For further information, including pre-purchasing of admission
tickets, visit.
www.ballaterhighlandgames.com
or email: info@ballaterhighlandgames.com.
Beat Retreat
Church Green, 7pm approx £D
As Ballater Highland Games celebrates 160 years, Beat Retreat is the last event of Games Day.
On the Church Green at 7pm.
Donations gratefully accepted on behalf of the Ballater bear,
A Bear Named Buttony.
Beat Retreat is under the direction of Hon. Vice President Scott Fraser and stewarded by his Convener assistants Eric Buchan and Paul Mair.
Ballater and District Pipe Band are lead by Hon. Lead Drum Major Ian Esson and Pipe Major James Cooper.
Ceilidh
Victoria Hall, 7.30pm | £15/£5 u16s
Foot-stomping ceilidh band for all ages
from 8pm. Doors 7.30pm. Licenced bar only, Strictly no BYOB.
Tickets available mid July.
Friday 15th August
LEGO Play Session
Albert Hall | 10am-12noon
Heaps of bricks for building fabulous creations, plus various fun activities to challenge any Lego fan!Open to all ages, children u5 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Booking Advised. Tickets available mid July.
Mum-and-Dad-iators
Ballater Church Green | 5pm | Free!
Join us for the ultimate church green family caper, inspired
by the legendary BBC Series Gladiators! In this BVW version, it’s Kids Vs
Parents... Who will emerge victorious in this epic battle of strength, skill, and
outright silliness?
Bingo
Location tbc | 7pm
Raising funds for Ballater Youth Football Club.
Saturday 16th August
Ballater Royal Horticultural Society
Flower Show
Victoria Hall | 10am-4pm | Free!
Car Boot Sale (TBC)
Ballater Church Green | 10am-2pm
Loads of cars, tables, and stalls filled with bargains.
Live Jamming
Ballater Church Green | 2pm | Free!
Bring your instrument to the Green and join The Whispering Scream in an open jam session! All welcome.
Buttony Drive
Albert Hall | Time tbc
Live Music
Balmoral Bar | 9pm
Sunday 17th August
Ballater Royal Horticultural Society
Flower Show
Victoria Hall | 10am-4pm | Free!
"It's A Funny Old Game!" Charity Football Match
Monaltrie Park | 10:30am
Notthat Athletic over-30s football team play Ballater FC in
a match dubbed “Victorians vs Caroleans!“ It’s all in aid of Clan Cancer
Support, so bring some coins for the collection bucket. Spectators,
cheerleaders and mascots welcome.
4x4 Safari
Leaving Ballater Church Green 11am | £30pp
Duck Race on the Green
Ballater Church Green | 1pm | Duck tickets £3/Free to spectate
Join Ballater Community Fire Station crew at the duck race
with a difference!
