Port William Carnival
1st August to 9th August 2009

Calor Scottish Village of the Year 2008 (Southern Region)

The biggest Carnival Celebration in South West Scotland, Port Williams Carnival has something for everyone. Traditionally a time when "ex-pats" return to meet family and friends, events are open to everyone, locals and holidaymakers alike. So join in and have fun!!

                                                                                        2008 Queen Adele Kiltie

The following programme is subject to change due to weather and circumstances beyond our control and this page will be updated regularly. See local notice boards for daily events list. For any further details, or for a copy of our free Visitors Guide, please contact enquiries@portwilliam.com

The Community Association are compiling a Photo Gallery of previous Carnival Weeks. If you have any photos we can use, please e-mail them to us at

enquiries@portwilliam.com (jpeg format if possible)

             2008 Winning Fancy Dress Float                                  2008 Citizen of the Year

                 "Sheilas Wheels" from the                           Shaun Dodds with Queen Adele Kiltie

                      First Response Team                                     and Provost, Ethel McHallum

Provisional Programme 2009

Sunday 26th July

12.30 - Highland Dancing Competition - Maxwell Hall

             For details, entry forms etc please contact Mrs Joan Wilson on 01988 700258

Thursday 30th July
19.30 - Short Mat Bowling - Maxwell Hall - Sponsored by Kings Green Caravan Park

Friday 31st July
10.00 - 11.00 -5-7yrs Multisports - Multi Use Games Area High St (MUGA)

11.15 - 12.15 - 8yrs+ Multisports - MUGA

18.45 - Football Match - Maxwell Park

21.30 - Darts & Dominos Tournament - Monreith Arms

Saturday 1st August

10.00 - 12.00 - Coffee Morning Maxwell Hall in aid of Maxwell Hall, Cake Stall & Sales Table
11.00 -15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery

11.00 - Scarecrow Competition - Harbour Green (Sponsored by Bellis Consultancy)
13.30 - Crowning Afternoon - The Square
             Stalls, Licenced Bar, Barbeque etc - Maxwell Park
14.00 - Sports- Maxwell Park

14.00 - 16.00 Open Garden, 19 South St.(Ernie & Agnes Robinson) Proceeds to

             PW Primary School Garden Project

20.00 -23.00 - Music - Maxwell Hall

Sunday 2nd August
11.00 - Community Church Service - Mochrum Kirk

11.00 -15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery
13.30 - Open Pairs Bowling Tournament - Bowling Green (Sponsored by Kngs Green Caravan Park)

14.00 - Family Rounders - Maxwell Park

14.00 - 16.00 Open Garden 19 South St
15.00 - Bar-B-Que and Teas - Maxwell Park
15.00 - Annual Cricket Match - Maxwell Park

20.00 - Curry & Quiz Night - Monreith Arms (Sponsored by South West Property Centre)

Monday 3rd August

09.00 - Open Golf Tournament (18 Holes) - St Medan

11.00 - 15.30 Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery
14.00 - 16.00 Coffee Afternoon - Maxwell Hall

14.00 - 16.00 Yogabugs - Maxwell Hall

14.00 - 16.00 Open Garden 19 South St
17.00 - Family Fun, Sand Sculpture, Barbeque - Second                 Sands (Sponsored by James King Coaches)
19.30 - Cash Bingo - Maxwell Hall (Over 16's only)

19.30 - Pool Competition (10-13yrs & 14-16 yrs)                                                                                     - Community Youth Centre

Tuesday 4th August
09.00 - Junior Golf Tournament 18 Holes (Under 13s - 9 Holes) - St Medan

10.00 - 10.45 - Junior Fun (5 - 7 yrs) New Age Curling/Multisports - Maxwell Hall
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery

10.45 - 11.30 - Junior Fun (8 yrs + over) New Age Curling/Multisports- Maxwell Hall

14.00 - 16.00 - Fun with Building Healthy Communities - Maxwell Hall

14.00 - 16.00 - Open Garden, 19 South St
18.45 - Motorists Treasure Hunt - The Harbour

19.00 - Football Match - Maxwell Park
21.00 - Race Night (All the fun of the Grand National) in aid of Port William Football Club                      - Monreith Arms

Wednesday 5th August
10.15 - Church Coffee Morning - Maxwell Hall
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery

Wigtown Agricultural Show - The Showground, Bladnoch 12.30 - 17.00

14.00 - 16.00 - Open Garden, 19 South St
19.30 - The Carnival Queen Show Time- Maxwell Hall

Thursday 6th August

10.00 - Kids Treasure Hunt - Maxwell Hall
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery

12.00 - 14.00 - Teddy Bears Picnic - Harbour Green (Sponsored by the Monreith Arms)
13.30 - Junior Bowling Competition - Bowling Green

14.00 - 16.00 - Open garden, 19 South St
18.00 - Floats, Fancy Dress ( Sponsored by 3b Construction) and Stranraer Pipe Band

(Sponsored by Galloway Gazette) Assemble at the Bottle Hole Winners announced in the Square, Grand Raffle draw BBQ (Sponsored by Dourie Farming Co)

Friday 7th August

10.00 - 11.00 Tai Chi - Maxwell Hall

11.00 - 15.30 Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery

13.00-15.00 Rockpooling with D & G Council Ranger Elizabeth Tindal. Meet at

Second Sands at 13.00 prompt wearing old shoes or wellies, children must be accompanied
14.00 - Five-A-Side Football - Multi Sports Area

14.00 - 16.00 Open Garden, 19 South St
19.00 - Arts Festival Prizegiving - Mill Hill Gallery
19.30 - Prize Bingo - Maxwell Hall
19.30 - Carpet Bowling - Monreith Arms

Saturday 8th August

10.00 - 11.00 - Junior Netball - Multi Sports Area

11.00 - 12.00 - Adult Netball - Multi Sports Area
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery

13.00 onwards - Wigtownshire Vintage Transport &

              Machinery Club Display - Harbour Green

13.00 - Baby Show - Harbour Green
14.00 - Pet Show - Harbour Green (Sponsored by

             Priory Veterinary Centre)

14.00 - 16.00 - Open Garden, 19 South St

18.00 - Auto Test - Maxwell Park

19.30 - Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Concert - Maxwell Hall  

                                                                 22.30 - Carnival Queens Ceilidh - Maxwell Hall 

                                                                              (Licensed Bar)

Sunday 9th August
11.00 - Community Church Service - Mochrum Kirk

12.00 - Galloway Harriers Fun Run - Route, ages and start point to be advised
14.00 - Fun Day @ St Medan Golf Club
14.00 - Football Match - Maxwell Park
18.00 - Songs of Praise & Closing Ceremony - Harbour Green

Come and Join us for a Terrific Week

Visitors are very welcome at all events

Link to Photo Gallery, still in its infancy, all contributions gratefully received, e-mail your pictures to enquiries@portwilliam.com  Click Here

Entries or enquiries to:-

Shaun Dodds 01988 700536 e-mail s.dodds738@btinternet.com

Jim Gray 01988 700563 e-mail jtgray17@aol.com

or Davina Kiltie 700738 e-mail d.kiltie@tiscali.co.uk