Nithraid River Festival 2026
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Nithraid returns to Dumfries on Saturday 15th August!
Join us for a fantastic day of creativity, community and celebration.
Watch the spectacular boat race journey up the River Nith from Glencaple as the boats arrive at Mill Green. Don't miss the colourful Salty Coo Procession, featuring music, costumes and giant flags, before enjoying a packed programme of free activities, exhibitions, talks, workshops, films and live performances throughout the day.
Nithraid celebrates our connection to the River Nith and the communities along its journey, bringing together art, environmental action and local heritage in one vibrant festival.
11.30am–5pm
Mill Green & Dumfries Town Centre
FREE – everyone welcome
All information (and race sign up) on our website https://nithraid.org/
Join us for a fantastic day of creativity, community and celebration.
Watch the spectacular boat race journey up the River Nith from Glencaple as the boats arrive at Mill Green. Don't miss the colourful Salty Coo Procession, featuring music, costumes and giant flags, before enjoying a packed programme of free activities, exhibitions, talks, workshops, films and live performances throughout the day.
Nithraid celebrates our connection to the River Nith and the communities along its journey, bringing together art, environmental action and local heritage in one vibrant festival.
11.30am–5pm
Mill Green & Dumfries Town Centre
FREE – everyone welcome
All information (and race sign up) on our website https://nithraid.org/
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Where is it happening?
Millgreen, Dumfries, DG2 7, United Kingdom
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