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Kirkcaldy
Farmers Market
Last Saturday of each month,9am - 1pm, Town Square.
Organised
by the Fife Farmers' Market Co-Operative, held in the centre
of the town, this splendid market has a splendid reputation
for being well organised with a wonderful cross section of
local producers to keep visitors happy.
Breaking the Code
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery
2nd June - 12th August
Come
along to this exhibition and learn to translate the secret
languages of the past. From Pictish symbols to Victorian wedding
dresses, people have been using symbols and colours to get
their message across for thousands of years. Discover the
hidden stories of some fascinating objects.
Top
Hats
23rd June - 19th August, Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery
A
superb exhibition of fabulous hats and headgear, many on
show for the first time. Hat making workshops for children
and a costume talk will complement this exhibition, contact
the Museum on 01592 583213 for details.
Caribbean Carnival
Sunday 29th July, Kirkcaldy High Street
Get
in the carnival spirit as the Caribbean comes to Kirkcaldy.
Whether you want to chill in a bar with a Jamaican Rum or
shake your bootie to the music, our eclectic mix of Caribbean
sounds, activities and entertainment is sure to be a fantastic
day out for the whole family
Cluny Clays Country Festival
12th August Cluny Clays
Enjoy a wild day out at Fife’s biggest celebration of
all things outdoors at Scotland’s leading outdoor activity
centre. With a superb line up of attractions featuring Quack
Commandos, Archery Displays, Golf Displays, Children’s
Entertainment and a superb Craft Fair.
Dysart Harbourmaster's House Celebration Week
27- Aug to 2 Sept, Dysart
Join Fife Coast and Countryside Trust as they celebrate the
first year of opening of the Harbourmaster's House with a
series of fun-filled fundraising events.
Kirkcaldy Music Festival
26th August, Various Venues TBC
Kirkcaldy Music Festival is an annual celebration of the town's
vibrant live music scene. Local acts, promoters and venues
put on three days of events that showcase the best in local
talent featuring everything from rock to folk, jazz to classical,
dance to disco.
Frabjous Beasts
25th August - 7th October, Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery
Frabjous Beasts celebrates the monstrous in this exhibition
by ten of the country's finest children's book illustrators.
Quentin Blake has selected the work, and created seven frabjous
beasts of his own for the show. It includes original drawings
of famous characters such as Raymond Briggs' Fungus the Bogeyman
and Axel Scheffler's Gruffalo. Guest storytellers and beastly
activities will run alongside the show. Contact the Museum
on 01592 583213 for details.
Frabjous Beasts was devised by Quentin Blake and The HolburneMuseum,
Bath.
More
information can be found by visiting http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/events/
or the Visit Scotland
website.
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