What's On in Argyll:
Argyll plays host to so many events and activities throughout the year that it can be hard to keep track of what is when! We have devised a list of some of the events local to our
cottages - many are within a short drive of the cottages, or well worth the trip if further away!
Inveraray Pier Farmers Market - check 'Inspire Inveraray' Facebook page for dates
Lochgilphead Farmers Market - normally second Saturday each month
Mull Music Festival - 23-26th April 2026
Islands & Highlands Car Rally, various locations, usually around 3 weeks in May
Scottish Series boat race/regatta, Tarbert - late May bank holiday weekend
The George Hotel Bluebell Music Festival,Inveraray-late May bank holiday weekend
Fyne Ales music festival 'FyneFest' - normally last weekend in May/first in June
Inveraray Armed Forces Day - June 2026
Argyll Rally, Dunoon/Cowal Peninsula - normally second last weekend in June
Tarbert Seafood Festival - first weekend in July
Tiree Music Festival - 10-12th July 2026
Mach Stages Rally, Machrihanish - normally second weekend in July
(Sheepdog) Trials of Bute - normally second week in July
Inveraray Highland games - normally Tuesday in middle of July
Mull Highland games - normally Thursday mid/end of July
Cowal Sheepdog Trials - normally last Wednesday in July
ButeFest - normally last weekend in July
Tarbert Viking Festival - every other year
Kintyre Agricultural Show - first Friday in August
Lorn Agricultural Show - first Saturday in August
Kilberry Loop Sportive Cycling - August
Islay Show - first Wednesday in August
MokFest (Mull of Kintyre Music Festival) - August
Tarbert Fair - beginning of August
Campbeltown Sheepdog Trials - TBC
Mid-Argyll Show - second Saturday in August
Bute Highland games - second last Saturday in August
Skipness Sheepdog Trials - second Friday in August
ArtMap Argyll - every August
Ardrishaig Gala - second Saturday in August
Oban Games - last Thursday in August
Cowal Gathering - last weekend in August
Inveraray Castle 'Best of the West' craft market - second weekend in September
Dalmally Agricultural Show - first Saturday in September
Islay Book Festival - last weekend in August
Tarbert Music Festival - third weekend in September
Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival - third weekend in September
Cowal Open Studios - last weekend in September
Jura Music Festival - last weekend in September
Colonsay Food & Drink Festival - October
Mull Rally - October
CowalFest (Walking Festival) - mid-September
Tiree Wave Classic (Windsurfing) - October
Bonfire Night, Lochgilphead/Tarbert - Friday/Saturday closest to bonfire night
Tarbert Christmas Fair - Usually end of November (L)
Tarbert Book Festival - Usually end of November (L)
For locals - if you have any events you think might be relevant, please let us know and we can add them in!
For guests - please ensure you double check dates for this year for each event as they can vary, and be aware of the distance from each property to the event.
