Huntly Hairst
2027 dates not announced yet — usually First weekend in September, with the main market day on the Saturday
Huntly town centre, Huntly, Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Huntly's annual harvest festival, with a farmers' market of more than 50 stalls, cookery demos and the World Stovies Championship.
The Hairst (Doric for harvest) is Huntly's yearly celebration of Aberdeenshire food and rural traditions. It is a week of events that builds to a market day in the town centre, with an extended farmers' market and street food (more than 50 stalls), cookery and butchery demonstrations, and competitions including the World Stovies Championship, a youth bake-off and a scone competition.
Each year has a theme; 2026's was 'Food Story', about the provenance of local food and people's food memories. There are children's activities on both days, and a Sunday of family events.
Entry is free. The town centre is closed to traffic on market day. Huntly railway station, on the Aberdeen–Inverness line, is a short walk away, and parking is signed from the A96.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Not announced yet (usually First weekend in September, with the main market day on the Saturday) | Expected |
| 2026 | Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 September 2026 | Held |
Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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