January
ALLOWAY 1759 – Every year the village of Alloway celebrates the birth and life of the poet Robert Burns with an array of events from music to poetry recitals to horse and cart rides.
AYRSHIRE WEDDING SHOW – Takes place at the Ayr Racecourse events centre. There are over 100 local exhibitors showcasing their products over two days.
HORSE RACING – Various fixtures throughout the month
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
February
SNOWDROP FESTIVAL – A chance every year to get out and see the 1st signs of Spring blooming across the Ayrshire landscape. Held at Culzean Castle, Maybole and Caprington Castle, Kilmarnock.
HORSE RACING – Various fixtures throughout the month
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
March
AYRSHIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL - A competition of music, dance, speech and drama, plus piping. This annual event promotes the performing arts locally.
HORSE RACING – Various fixtures throughout the month
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
APRIL
SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL - The jewel in the crown of jump horse racing in Scotland.
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
MAY
GIRVAN FOLK FESTIVAL – One of the longest running Scottish folk festivals with quality concerts, lively sessions and a warmth of welcome.
IRVINE VALLEY WALKING FESTIVAL – Annual walking festival which takes place throughout various venues, includes guided walks and a Festival Cycle Run.
DARVEL MUSIC FESTIVAL – This annual music festival plays host to a variety of bands spanning indie, country, celtic, traditional and more.
BURNS FESTIVAL (BURNS AN' A' THAT) – A week long festival celebrating poetry, music and song set in the birth place of Robert Burns
DUNDONALD MUSIC FESTIVAL – Weekend music folk festival of family friendly fun with booked bands, concerts, music and Burns competitions, campsite and jam sessions.
AYR COUNTY SHOW – A fun-fulled day out with Animals; Entertainment; Education; Trade Stands; Food & Crafts; Vintage Tractors; Tug O' War and so much more.
BOSWELL BOOK FESTIVAL – Experience live talks, discussions, and performances from a sparkling line up of writers and actors, held at Auchinleck House, Ayrshire
LAND 'O' BURNS 10K RACE - A scenic 10k race starting at Ayr Beachfront and passing Burns' cottage.
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIRM - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
JUNE
PRESTWICK PROMENADE CELEBRATION – Prestwick annually celebrates all that is family seaside fun with a day of bands, stalls, displays and activities.
MAUCHLINE HOLY FAIR – A day of shows for the young and old to enjoy with a variety of craft stalls as well as jugglers and magicians entertaining the crowds.
GIRVAN LOWLAND GATHERING – A day of fun with pipe bands, highland dancers, heavyweights, children's mini-games, stalls, the funfair and much much more!
SCOTTISH CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW – A show staged at Ayr Racecourse with exhibits inside. The day begins with a cavalcade of classic bikes driving through Ayr & Prestwick.
KELBURN CASTLE GARDEN PARTY – A boutique music festival set in the scenic landscape of Kelburn Castle, with the backdrop of the castle's graffiti's wall. An array of Scottish musical acts with workshops and children's events.
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
JULY
MARYMASS FESTIVAL – Takes place in town of Irvine with a festival programme of music, Folk , Light Procession, Fireworks Display, Marymass Parade, & Sports Events
LARGS VIKING FESTIVAL – This annual festival marks the Battle of Largs in 1263 – the last skirmish between the Scots and the Norses Vikings.
SCOTTISH BOWLING NATIONAL FINALS – Prestwick plays host to the Scottish National final of bowling championship.
GRAHAM OBREE AYRSHIRE SPORTIVE - Set off from Auchincruive College with the opportunity to experience some of the best, most cycling friendly roads in Scotland.
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
AUGUST
AYR FLOWER SHOW – Scotland's answer to the Chelsea Flower show with exhibitions, displays & workshops for all the family.
DUNDONALD HIGHLAND GAMES – With the backdrop of Dundonald castle, the villages celebrates annual with highland dancers, bagpipes and a toss of the caber, all that is Scottish!
CUMNOCK HIGHLAND - Heavy events, Highland dancing, pipe band competition, tug o'war, hammer throwing, caber tossing and many other attractions
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
SEPTEMBER
LIVE @ TROON - Troon hosts an annual three-day music festival in the autumn.
SEPTEMBAYR - Ayrshire's annual arts festival featuring four weeks of music, comedy and culture in local venues leading up to music and street entertainment in Ayr.
SPORTEMBER -
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
OCTOBER
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire,
local producers get together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel
in Ayr, the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert
Hall with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
NOVEMBER
ST ANDREWS FESTIVAL WEEKEND - A weekend of seriously Scottish events including Troon
Tattoo, Family Ceilidh Whirl, The Great Tartan Turnoot plus much more.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP – Across Ayrshire the towns celebrate the Christmas festive season in
style by switching on the town's Christmas lights. Various locations & various dates.
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get
together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr,
the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall
with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
DECEMBER
FARMER'S MARKET – Every Saturday, in various towns in Ayrshire, local producers get
together to sell their products.
ANTIQUE FAIR - Scotland's largest antique & collectors fair held at the Citadel in Ayr,
the last Saturday of month.
CRAFT FAIR – The fair is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, in Troon Concert Hall
with over 40 stalls of local crafters exhibiting their crafts.
Culzean Castle is widely regarded as the best National Trust property in Scotland.
