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SPRING FLING ART & CRAFT EVENT GENERATES BIG INCREASE.

The 'Spring Fling' arts event held across Dumfries and Galloway generated more than £360,000 for the region's economy last year (2006) according to a BBC report. The three-day programme of events was staged last May. In an innovative move, local artists and craft makers opened up their studios to the public. Figures from last year's event indicate more than 19,000 visits were made to arts and crafts workshops across the region. The event generated record studio sales which topped £100,000 - a staggering 21% increase on 2005! This year, 2007, will mark the fifth anniversary of the Spring Fling in Dumfries & Galloway. Around 70 studios are lined up to showcase the work of an estimated 92 artists and craft workers from across Dumfries & Galloway.
If you are into art, the Spring Fling is the event for you!

What's on in Dumfries and Galloway for summer, 2007? Well, more than you might think! Walking Festivals, Historical Events, Galas (lots), Agricultural Shows, Arts & Crafts...Here's a few for you:

Newton Stewart Walking Festival.  Walk'Fest'07. Friday 11th - Thursday 17th of May, 2007. 25 routes to choose from. Routes guided by the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. Check website for more details.

Event Listings:
First up we have a good link to the Kirkudbright Summer listings website. Might even have Winter events on too in season. Has info about Jazz Festivals, Riding the Marches, Concerts, more....

Annual Arts & Crafts:
Gaelforce 2006, 18th August - 31st October. This annual (and growing) event sees art exhibitions, dramatic performances, musical events, dances, children's events...and it happens right across the region too. Handy. Check with locals and/or press for details. (Point of curiosity, check local shop windows for all manner of flyers advertising events too.)

Annual Galas:

19th August. Sanquhar Annual Riding of the Marches. The ancient bounds get re-visited by the local riders and qualified. Boundaries need to be maintained. These Marches were once a highly contentious flash point, especially the Marches along the border with the 'Auld Enemy'. 01659 80428

Annual Agricultural Shows:

5th August. Dumfries & Lockerbie Agricultural Show. Joint annual agricultural event by the two towns. As above. The Showfield, Park Farm, Dumfries. 01461 201199. (or just follow all the traffic...)

25th - 27th August. Castle Kennedy Horse Driving Trails. Major annual event on the equestrian circuit. Watch the Scottish Carriage Driving Championships, horses, arts and crafts, trade stands, food and drink. The Showground, New Luce Road, Castle Kennedy. 01581 500309

Annual Music:

Who would have thought a movie would have had such a legacy? Annual festival and gathering over two days, way up in the hills of Galloway. This year's weather was good, as was the event itself. See you next year! Check their website for the latest S.P. The Wickerman Festival 

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