Corstorphine Fair        

Fair Day

Saturday, 5th June 2004
11.00am to 4.00pm
St Margaret’s Park, Corstorphine High Street and Primary School

Some of the events on Fair Day...

Starts off at 11.00am with the Parade of the Pipers.

Park
Chinese Community School , Battle of the Bands , Loch Lomond Duck Herding Display, Dance displays , Radio Lolipop , Rides , Bouncy Castles, The Army , Walkabout entertainers, Corstorphine Fair Lap Dancers, Wacky races, the North Wind Victorian Street Organ, over 100 fundraising stalls and much more...

Marquee
Fashion Shows, Wind Bands, Chorus Groups, Magic shows.

Corstorphine Primary School
Teddy Bear’s Picnic exhibition, Antiques valuation, Curio Competition, Teas and Coffees, Exhibition of Photographic and Art Competition entries and much more.

The Duck Race
You can help pay for the Fair. We charge no admission and rely on sponsorship from local and national businesses and also our own fundraising efforts. The Duck Race is run by the Fair to help pay for the event. So on Fair Day, this is your chance to visit the Duck Race stall and buy a duck. On Sunday, 20th June at 2.00pm all the ducks will race down Dreghorn Burn (next to Dreghorn Barracks, Redford Road). The first three over the line will win cash prizes. So, come along and cheer on your duck.

Fair Day Bowling Competition
This is an open pair competition and will be held on the bowling green in St Margaret’s Park. The competition will be a progressive pairs with rules and instructions given on the day. Cost is £3 per pair and participants need to book in by 10.00am. There are cash prizes to play for as well as a winning medal. For more information please contact Jim Inglis on 539 0278.

Photography Competition
Inspired to take photos! Want to enter this competition sponsored by Studio 16 Photography? This competition has three categories: children under 12, age 12 to 16 and adults. Please submit your entry before 2nd June with a note of your name, tel nos and category entered and hand it in to John Barrett MP’s office at 1a Drumbrae Avenue. All entries will be displayed in Corstorphine Primary School on Fair Day.

Edinburgh Leisure’s Fair Day Tennis Competition
Play Tennis at the Corstorphine Fair between 2pm to 4pm. Come along for a fun session organised by Edinburgh Leisure’s team of qualified tennis coaches. No need to book and equipment will be available. All the family are welcome to come and give tennis a go. There will be fun challenges on the day and prizes will be on offer too.

Fair Competitions

Road Race
Wednesday, 9th June - Corstorphine Amateur Athletic Club. 5 mile ROAD RACE starting near to the SCA Packaging depot on Turnhouse Road.Main race starts at 7.30pm and a FUN RUN shortly after. There are lots of prizes and entry forms are available from Martin Caldwell on 449 3281 or from the website at www.caac.org.uk and also at Corstorphine Fair.

Football Competition
Wednesday, 2nd June, Carrick Knowe Primary School - Starting at 6pm - Come and watch the six local primary schools compete for the trophy.


There really is something for everyone at Edinburgh’s largest community run event.