Mark Your Calendars for the 2026 Summer FAYRe with Armed Forces and Pipes in the Park

Published: 15 June 2026

South Ayrshire's Summer FAYRe with Armed Forces and Pipes in the Park will return to Ayr's Low Green on Saturday 20 June from 11.45am - 4:00pm.

This fantastic, free event is guaranteed to be a fun filled day for the whole family consisting of an afternoon full of exciting activities and attractions to be enjoyed by all.

Visitors can watch thrilling competitions from pipe bands and highland dancers whilst also enjoying talented performances from many local dance schools and exceptional entertainment from the children's fun dog show.

This exciting annual event, which has been running for more than 30 years, is sure to keep the whole family entertained with many activities to get involved in including face painting, balloon modelling, crazy golf, a games area and children's zone where there will be an array of free arts and crafts provided by Girlguiding Ayrshire South County. There will also be a wide range of market stalls, food and drink vendors, inflatables and fairground rides*.

Festival goers can also enjoy a classic car display featuring a stunning collection of vehicles and an emergency services display offering a firsthand look at the vital work of our local emergency services teams.

Our Active Schools team will be on hand delivering many Commonwealth Games and World Cup themed activities and providing more information on their summer programme of events. The South Ayrshire Mobile library will also be on site for visitors to enjoy exploring a wide selection of books as well as our brand-new attraction for 2026 - the Alpaca Meet & Greet - hosted by Alpacas of Scotland!

The event is a fantastic opportunity to support our Armed Fores as well as service families, veterans and cadets. Visitors can explore the military village and speak with service members from different branches and discover the breathtaking 'Standing with Giants - Field of Heroes' installation. This audio and visual set up will see 30 silhouettes on display, each with its own QR code which will link to a personal story.

South Ayrshire Council's Depute Leader and Policy Lead for Commercial/Operational Services Councillor Alec Clark said: "Our summer festival offers a fantastic array of activities for everyone to enjoy and every year it gets bigger and better.

Councillor Clark, whose portfolio includes tourism, continued: "I would encourage you to come along on Saturday 20 June and join in on what I have no doubt will be an exciting day.

For details of all the attractions on offer, please visit https://destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk/summer-fayre/

*Please note charges apply to these areas.