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Upcoming AGM

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Every year, the Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival brings our town together in a celebration full of tradition, and community spirit, with one aim to create unforgettable memories for local children. And this year was no different as we crowned the 118th Bo’ness Fair Queen from Grange Primary School. “The Best Day of the Year,” the Fair’s success relies entirely on the dedication, passion, and fresh ideas of people across our community.
Whether you have attended the Fair Day for decades, watched your children or grandchildren take part, or want to support one of Scotland’s longest running local traditions, we want to invite you to join us at our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Meeting Details

  • Location: St Mary’s Church Hall, Linlithgow Road, Bo’ness
  • Date: Thursday 29th October
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Eligibility: Open to all local residents aged 18 and over

Why Attend the AGM?

The AGM is more than just an official meeting, it is an opportunity to look back on the year, share feedback, and set the wheels in motion for next year’s Fair.
Here is what you can expect:
  1. Hear Updates from the Executive Committee: Get an overview of the past year, financial reports and administrative updates.
  2. Have Your Say: Your feedback, ideas to help the Fair grow and evolve for future generations.
  3. Get Involved: The Fair Committee is always looking for new volunteers. Whether you can lend a hand on the day, assist with fundraising events throughout the year, or take on an executive role, every bit of help makes a difference.
The Fair is powered by volunteers and community enthusiasm. Seeing new faces alongside long-standing supporters brings the energy and ideas needed to keep our Fair thriving year after year.
Mark your calendars, bring a friend or neighbour, and come along to discover how you can play a part in delivering the next Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival. We look forward to seeing you there as we recap on another Bo’ness Children’s Fair Day!

Road Closures 2026

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Weather and Collection Arrangements 2026

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1. When the Weather Is Fine

All pupils and Banner Parties will be dismissed from their designated school areas on Dean Road, between the traffic lights and the entrance to St Mary’s Church.

Fairies, Flower Girls and Guards will also be collected from the same designated
areas.

Lunch arrangements:

  • Presentees: Kinneil Primary School
  • Retinue:St Mary’s Church Hall

Afternoon arrangements:

Presentees: Collected from the Douglas Park Marquee between 2.30–3.30pm
Retinue: An adult must remain in Douglas Park for the full afternoon performance. Children will be dismissed around 4.15pm from the Marquee. Guards of Honour may be collected earlier.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE COLLECTED WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE END OF THEIR DAY.

Any child not collected will be taken to the Missing Child area, and procedures will be followed with advice and guidance from Police and Children’s Services.

2. If the Weather Breaks Before Proceedings Begin

  • All school pupils remain in their schools.
  • Retinue, Fairies, Flower Girls, Presentees, Guards, Banner Parties and school stewards will be transported by bus to the Town Hall for the Crowning
    Ceremony.
  • Attendance is limited to Retinue parents and Invited Guests only due to capacity.

No other parents, family members or members of the public can attend.

3. If the Weather Breaks During the Coronation Ceremony

  • Grange Retinue, Presentees, Fairies, Flower Girls, Guards and Banner Parties will continue the Crowning in the Town Hall.
  • All school pupils will return to their schools with staff.
  • Attendance again limited to Retinue parents and Invited Guests.
  • The Procession will still go ahead, with support such as trailers, ponchos and umbrellas.

Lunch arrangements remain:

  • Presentees: Kinneil Primary School
  • Retinue: St Mary’s Church Hall

Collection for Fairies, Flower Girls, Guards, Presentees and Banner Parties will take place at their designated school areas on Dean Road.

4. Afternoon Royal Command Performance

Weather Fine or Slightly/Moderately Wet

Proceedings continue as normal.

  • Retinue & Presentees: Collected from the Douglas Park Marquee.

Weather Extremely Inclement

The afternoon performance will be cancelled.

  • Retinue: Collected from St Mary’s Church at 2.30pm
  • Presentees: Collected from Kinneil Primary School at 2.30pm

Programme Sale 2026

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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Bo’ness Fair Day!

The countdown is officially on! To make sure you don’t miss a single beat of this year’s festivities, the Official 2026 Fair Programmeis officially available.

Queen Elect Holly, shown with the 2026 Bo'ness Fair Programme

Priced at £5, this is your essential handbook for all things Fair Day, from timings for the day, photos from last years Fair and events to the local stories that show why our Fair Day is so special. Picking up a copy doesn’t just keep you in the loop, it supports the hard work that goes into making the Fair happen every year.

Where to Grab Your Copy

Whether you’re doing your weekly shop or enjoying a stroll through town, you can find our programme at various locations across Bo’ness.

Area Stockists
Town Centre Tesco KIiosk, Visage Beauty (North Street), With Love, Vikki x (Market Street), Branches Gift Shop (Market Square), Inkspot & Silverleaf Booksellers (South Street), The Wee Wine Bar (South Street), Sweets ‘n’ Things (Hope Street)
Corbiehall & Grangepans The Corbie Inn, Talking Heads, Grangepans Mini Mart
The Drum & Hillcrest David’s Kitchen Ltd, Premier Store
Newtown, Maidenpark and Kinneil Baker St. Post Office, Spar (Jamieson Avenue), Morrisons (Dean Road), Fiaz’s (Gilburn Place)

Why Buy a Programme?

Aside from being a great souvenir, the programme includes:

  • Full timings for the Fair Day events.

  • Maps and procession routes.

  • Behind-the-scenes insights and community stories.

Make sure you’re ready for the “Best Day of the Year.” Grab your copy today and let the Mardi Gras celebrations begin!