An annual celebration of local agricultural heritage with livestock displays, competitions, local food and crafts.
Events calendar
A community led festival with an array of events happening across the island - now part of Islay’s busy annual events calendar and Argyll’s thriving cultural scene.
Dougie Donnelly’s latest travels include commentating on international golf, a sport he loves to play. Join him at Another Place, The Machrie’s Wee Course for a morning game in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with The Machrie golf team. 10am, tickets available online.
Author and food writer Julie Lin will host a lunch prepared by Another Place, The Machrie Head chef, Calum Hall, using recipes from Julie’s beautiful book, Sama Sama: Comfort Food from My Malaysian-Scottish Kitchen. Praised by the likes of Nigella Lawson and Yotam Ottolenghi, the celebrated chef and broadcaster will have lots of mouth-watering stories to share.
12pm, tickets available online.
Sponsored by Caol Ila, Islay Jazz Festival is happening in September.
The Islay marathon is back with breathtaking views of Islay’s coastline and a spread of sandwiches, soup and cakes upon finishing.
End the season in style, and come together with your chosen team of four players on our championship links for a challenging, and camaraderie-boosting, group golf competition with three rounds over three days. Supported by Bruichladdich.