The Rotary Street Fair (Great Feil Maree) 2026

The first Saturday in Septrmber is Rotary Street Fair Day and 2026 surpassed many previous events.

The action took place along the High Street and in the Cromartie Car Park and this ear the Feil

This year, the Feil Maree,  which includes the Classic Car Show, was an official part of the Dingwall 800 Charter Programme.  On the High Street 25 charity stalls and organisations were manned by local volunteers who gave their time willingly to raise money for their own charities. A large crowd throughout the day responded well to the invites to buy or donate.The visitors to the street were royally entertained on and off the stage and our thanks are given to Juhn Newlands, U3, Aileen Wilson Highland Dancers, Feis Rois Group,Feis Musis and Craig Rosw all ably supportef by Stage Manager Ruaridh Maciver and his Dad, Andrew.  Thanks are due to the Community Council for the use of the Community Stage.

Visiting events and showpieces included Elaine Lindsay's straw craftwork  and a basket making workshop at Robertson House. 

Phlair Fold brought along their minature Shetland ponies. they were well behaved and patiently tplerant of the large numbers of children and adults wjo came to se and pet them.

Rotary Charity, ShelterBox, exhibited the survival tent that we send to disaster areas around the world. many thanks to Kerr Fulton-Peebles and his wife, Margaret, from the Rotary Club of Afford Many thanks to them for making the long trip.     

In the Cromartie Car Park, Gordon Macrea had , managed to persuade 140 owners to display their cars, tractors, lorries and motorbikes. They provided n excellent display thoroughly enjoyed by viewers and exhibitors alike. Grateful thamks to Gordon for all his  hard work organising and running the event.

Our thanks are extended too to St Clements Church who opened the hall to serve soup and cake and to Shona Street and CSI who hosted a parallel event on the day for Dingwall Art Group's Annual exhibition

Finally, Our thanks go to everyone who came along to view and buy  and make the day a hugr community success.