Port William Carnival
2nd August to 10th August 2008

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!!

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)

Provisional Programme 2008

Thursday 31st July
19.30 - Short Mat Bowling - Maxwell Hall

Friday 1st August
10.00 - 11.00 -5-7yrs Multisports - Maxwell Hall

11.15 - 12.15 - 8yrs+ Body Combat - Maxwell Hall

18.45 - Football Match - Maxwell Park

21.30 - Domino Tournament - Monreith Arms

Saturday 2nd August

10.00 - 12.00 - Coffee Morning Maxwell Hall in aid of Maxwell Hall, Cake Stall & Sales Table
11.00 -15.30 - Arts Festival - Seymour Gallery
13.30 - Crowning Afternoon - The Square
             Stalls, Licenced Bar, Barbeque etc - Maxwell Park
14.30 - Sports- Maxwell Park

14.30 - Car Boot Sale - Maxwell Park

17.00 -23.00 - Music - Maxwell Hall

Sunday 3rd August
11.00 - Community Church Service - Mochrum Kirk

11.00 -15.30 - Arts Festival - Seymour Gallery

12.30 - Highland Dancing Competition - Maxwell Hall
13.30 - Open Pairs Bowling Tournament - Bowling Green

14.00 - Family Rounders - Maxwell Park
15.00 - Bar-B-Que and Teas - Maxwell Park
15.00 - Annual Cricket Match - Maxwell Park

19.00 - 21.00 Cheese & Wine - Monreith Arms £1.50

Monday 4th August

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

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

14.00 - 16.00 Yogabugs - Maxwell Hall
17.00 - Family Fun, Sand Sculpture, Barbeque - Second                 Sands
19.30 - Cash Bingo - Maxwell Hall (Over 16's only)

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

Tuesday 5th August
09.00 - Junior Golf Tournament 18 Holes (Under 13s - 9 Holes) - St Medan

10.00 - 11.00 - Junior Fun (5 - 7 yrs) Target Bowling/Multisports - Maxwell Hall
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Seymour Gallery

11.15 - 12.15 - Junior Fun (8 yrs + over) Target Bowling/Multisports- Maxwell Hall

14.00 - 16.00 - Building Healthy Communities "Have You Been Wii'd Yet?"

                         Golf, Tennis, 4x4 Driving, many sports to choose from on Wii - Maxwell Hall
18.45 - Motorists Treasure Hunt - The Harbour

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

Wednesday 6th August
10.15 - Church Coffee Morning - Maxwell Hall
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Seymour Gallery
Wigtown Agricultural Show - The Showground 12.30 - 17.00
19.30 - The Carnival Queen Variety Show- Maxwell Hall

Thursday 7th August

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

12.00 - 14.00 - Teddy Bears Picnic - Harbour Green
13.30 - Junior Bowling Competition - Bowling Green
18.00 - Floats, Fancy Dress and Stranraer Pipe Band. Assemble at the Bottle Hole

             Winners announced in the Square, Grand Raffle draw

Friday 8th August

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
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Seymour Gallery
14.00 - Five-A-Side Football - Multi Sports Area
19.00 - Arts Festival Prizegiving - Seymour Gallery
19.30 - Prize Bingo - Maxwell Hall
19.30 - Carpet Bowling - Monreith Arms

Saturday 9th August

10.00 - 11.00 - Junior Netball - Multi Sports Area

11.00 - 12.00 - Toilet Seat Challenge (Adult netball          between Rugby and Netball Teams) - Multi Sports Area
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Seymour Gallery

13.00 - Auto Test - Maxwell Park

13.00 - Baby Show - Harbour Green

14.00 - Dog Agility Display - Harbour Green
15.00 - Pet Show - Harbour Green

19.30 - Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Concert - Maxwell Hall

                                                                 22.30 - Carnival Queens Ceilidh - Maxwell Hall 

                                                                              (Licensed Bar)

Sunday 10th August
11.00 - Community Church Service - Mochrum Kirk
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,Jim Gray 01988 700563 or Davina Kiltie 700738