The 2010 Trossachs Mushroom Festival 21st Oct - 24th Oct

News Update #2

As the 2010 Festival approaches we are looking forward to a very busy long weekend with lots of new events. The Theme for 2010 is a "Touch of Hong Kong" with the famous Hong Lok Chinese Lion Dancers performing in various locations.

We have lots of Fungus Forays, Childrens Events and  Walks during the day and a variety of entertainment in the evenings in Kinlochard, Aberfoyle and Gartmore. 

Jazz Dinner, Whisky Tasting, Ceilidh Nights, Chinese banquet, Tai Chi, Antiques Roadshow, Craft Fair, Cookery Demonstrations, FREE Family Barbeque, Learn Ceilidh Dancing class, Outdoor Bowling Competition and a Chinese Emporium are all on the programme which has something happening all day everyday, no matter the weather.

The all day Craft Fair and Antiques Roadshow will take place in The Forth Inn Aberfoyle and we have some wonderful products on sale from local craft workers and artists. Strathart will also be holding a exhibition of artists in the Memorial Hall in Aberfoyle.

The David Marshall Lodge is the venue for the "Kowloon Kids Klub" where all day events will be laid on for the children with walks in the forest with the Festival Rangers.

The Mushroom Photography Competition is running so send us you photos before 17th Oct and you could win an all inclusive 2 day break in the Trossachs plus 2 days photograpy tuition included. Childrens entries are most welcome and there is a £50 prize for the best childrens picture. The mushrooms are everywhere at the minute and the variety is huge so get into the woods and take some pictures!!

The Crafty Raft Race in Kinlochard promises to be fun when teams compete to build and race an improvised raft so come along and watch the water antics.

The Scottish Wool Centre is holding a FREE family barbeque on Sat and Sun so join in and get the kids fed for free, whilst you browse around the shop as they have some great discounts especially for the festival weekend.

Tickets and bookings for all events and walks can be made through the contacts us page on the website at www.mushroomfestival.co.uk and tickets for all the evning events and entertainment are available to purchase on-line HERE. Tickets can be posted to you or collected from The Trossachs Discovery Centre in Aberfoyle when you arrive. 

If you are looking for accommodation then check out the website for a list of providers and also some great short break deals especially for Festival Visitors

The Trossachs is a wonderful place to visit but more so at this time of year when all the colours are changing, so make a short break of it and get the most out of the festival. Please mention the Mushroom Festival when making an enquiry for accommodation.

Tell your friends about the Mushroom Festival and get them to join our newsletter and they might win 2 Go Ape Tickets. We will be holding a draw on the opening night and anyone who has subscribed to our newsletter stands a chance of winning the tickets. Go Ape in Aberfoyle boasts the longest Zip Wire in the UK and is a fantastic day out for all the family.

Click HERE to read what the BBC say about this years festival. 

The full programme can be viewed and downloaded from the website at www.mushroomfestival.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to the Festival and if we can be of any help please get in touch.

Kind Regards

John Epps

Festival Director

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