Tag Archive for: Fair Day
Weather and Collection Arrangements 2026
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
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.
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!