start planning your summer with Annan the History Town

9 July
9 July

Summer festival launch

Starts at 11am with Tree Planting Ceremony followed by musical entertainment.

Quarter Cake, Butts Street Annan.
14 - 17 July
14 - 17 July

State Management Exhibition

For over fifty years Annan and district was unique in that all the hotels and pubs were owned by the British Government. Find out why and when it ended, when the pubs and hotels were sold and for how much. Exhibition open 11am to 4pm daily.


St Andrews Church Hall, Bank Street, Annan
23 & 24 July
23 & 24 July

Medieval Fayre at the Motte & Bailey, Everholm, Annan

Travel back to the 12th. Century as the Historia Normannis re-enactment group take camp at the Motte & Bailey, Everholm for the weekend. Witness the skills of that era including combat displays and  

Living history craft displays.
28-31 July
28-31 July

Historic Railways Exhibition

Memories of the railways from yesteryear in and around Annan. Do you remember the Newbie railway line or perhaps the Solway Viaduct evokes memories. Plus a chance to win a model railway set !

Exhibition open 11am to 4pm daily.

St Andrews Church Hall, Bank Street, Annan
6-7 August
6-7 August

Memories & Mysteries Exhibition

A history of town centre shops as well as local family history. Come along and tell us about your family history.

Exhibition open daily 11am to 4pm.

St Andrews Church Hall, Bank Street, Annan
13 August
13 August

Busk For All

Listen to a variety of musical entertainment in local pubs throughout the day, culminating in a finale event at The Corner House Hotel.
20 August
20 August

Family Fun Day

Entertainment for all the family. Free entry. 1pm to 4pm.

Newington Sports Field, Annan
10 December
10 December

Christmas Showcase

Get in the festive mood as we showcase local talent featuring Annan Town Band along with guests including Annan Academy students (music and singing) and the Maureen Smith School of Dancing. 

Tickets (adults £6, students under 21 and children Free) will be available towards the end of October from local shops. Available on line - click on Festival Events and then Christmas Showcase image

Annan Academy. Doors open 7pm. Starts 7.30pm