What a Weekend as Helensburgh’s Midsummer Festival Dazzles Again!
What a fantastic weekend it was! We are still buzzing from the incredible energy and community spirit at this year’s Helensburgh Midsummer Festival, held in Colquhoun Square in June. It was an absolute delight to see so many of you turn out to celebrate with us, making this year’s festival another truly unforgettable event.
Saturday was a scorcher, creating the perfect atmosphere for a celebration of local talent, delicious food, and family fun. The square was a hive of activity, with a wonderful array of market stalls showcasing the very best of local crafts and treats. From unique handmade gifts to mouth-watering bakes and street food, there was something to tantalise every taste bud. Even when we thought Sunday was going to be a wash-out due to the heavy rain all morning, everyone’s spirits were still high from the day before, and nobody minded too much – especially when the glorious 40-strong Rock Choir came along and sang their hearts out in the rain, and had everyone singing along. The sun eventually came out in the afternoon, and turned the day into another sell-out success!
The entertainment was second to none, with a packed programme of live music, performances from local dance schools, Margaret Rose School of Dance and Argyll Dance Academy.
Our Taylor Swift Tribute act was a massive hit with all the Swifties out there, young and old!
A variety of talented buskers filled the air both days with a great mix of popular tunes. It was a joy to see so many people singing along and dancing in the square. A special mention must go to the fabulous Boogie Box Jive, who had everyone from toddlers to a few in their 90s – all dancing in the sunshine.
A massive thank you must go to SHS Events for organising a superb selection of market stalls and street food vendors for everyone, to the market traders themselves who come to all our events and support us every year, to our incredible, but very small team of volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event happen. Everyone’s dedication and hard work are what make these festivals so special for our town. We also want to thank every single one of you who came along and supported the festival. The proceeds from this event are vital and go directly towards helping us make the upcoming Helensburgh Winter Festival and Christmas Town events the best they can be.
The Midsummer Festival is more than just a day out; it’s a true reflection of the vibrant, warm, and friendly community we have here in Helensburgh.
We can’t wait to see you all again this November 29th & 30th, for our next big event – The Helensburgh Winter Festival 2025 – don’t forget to register via our Eventbrite page and keep following our Socials for more exciting news and updates on our Stage Lineup, vendors and competitions coming soon!
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