Saturday October 15^th is the first Dalmally Sheep Festival.

The mini festival, which will be held on the shinty field, coincides with the annual blackface ram auction (the tup sale) at the Mart, and will celebrate the village’s role as home of one of the big events in the farming calendar.

With so many visitors expected for the day, it promises to be a good opportunity for some community fun and worthwhile fundraising.

All local organisations are invited to be part of the festival – whether raising money for themselves, raising awareness about their work, or just popping along to see what it’s all about.

How can we get involved?

Local organisations are invited to have their own table/stall, or to run a (sheep-related) game or activity.

There are several activities in the pipeline, including a wool sack race, fancy dress sheep parade, and a sheepdog challenge (more details soon). Organisers are on the look out for more ideas and family-friendly activities, and will soon be asking for teams to compete.

Individuals and businesses are also welcome to have a stall/table (businesses will be asked to make a donation at the end of the day).

What’s it for?

The tup sale brings lots of visitors to Dalmally every year, and it can be quite a spectacle. This year seemed like as good a time as any to view that day as an opportunity – to showcase our lovely villages and talented people, and to raise some money while having fun.

Any money your organisation raises, it will keep. Any money raised from the event in general will be split between Dalmally Primary School and Dalmally Playgroup.

What now?

If you have any questions, or would like to get involved, email louisa.mclennan@talk21.com, or ring 01838 200724.

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested, and please, come along on the day (The shinty field, Dalmally, on Saturday October 15th, from midday).

For updates, see the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/dalmallysheepfestival.