Greater than 50 road merchants are set to pack out Ayr for the return of Tamfest.
The distinctive Burns meets Halloween celebration impressed by the Bards well-known poem Tam o' Shanter will return from its lengthy Covid hiatus on Sunday, October 30 and organisers have revealed the ghoulish choices on supply.
Nonetheless Sport star Jane McCarry who performs Craiglang favorite Isa within the hit sitcom will return to the pageant after showing within the digital version final yr.
The TV celeb and common pantomime and theatre actress will staff up with Fraser Boyle for a singular and never-before seen efficiency on the Satan's stage.
Foodies will have the ability to tuck into an array of snacks and treats, with gourmand chilli from Ayrshire agency ‘Every part Chilli’ and speciality ice cream from dessert kings Renaldos simply a few of the choices out there.
Spooky season in South Ayrshire will additional be celebrated with musicians, road performers and road artists together with face painters who shall be available to create terrifying transformations for kids and their households.
Dwell music, drama and puppetry will even be on show throughout three phases throughout the city.
Tamfest Competition director, Meredith McCrindle stated: “We unashamedly need to carry a buzz again to Ayr city centre and to get households out collectively having enjoyable.
“Halloween offers an ideal alternative, particularly by way of the hyperlink with Burns’ iconic poem, Tam o’ Shanter; not least since we're proper within the coronary heart of the place the motion is about.
“Come see the Brig the place Tam’s mare misplaced her tail to the witches, take heed to stay music, eat some road meals, stroll your canine alongside the Path of Terror, browse the stalls, get your face painted, or simply take in the carnival ambiance.
"Once we say Tamfest provides one thing for everybody, we actually imply it.”
The festivities will kick off from midday on Sunday, October 30 within the city centre and can run till 5pm.
Councillor Bob Pollock, South Ayrshire Council’s portfolio holder for financial growth, stated: “Excessive streets proceed to face many challenges, and occasions like Tamfest present important, extra motivation for folks to get off their gadgets, go away residence and have a good time with others from their area people. I anticipate this yr’s celebration to be one of the best but.”
For extra data and the complete line up go to https://www.tamfest.co.uk/
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