Summerfest Returns This July!

Summerfest Returns This July!

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Our FREE family festival at Loch Lomond Shores returns on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July!

Summerfest, the FREE family festival at Loch Lomond Shores, is back on the 5th and 6th of July, with lots of things to see and do! With live music and entertainment, a whole host of street food and stalls, children’s rides and much more, it’s a great family day out for everyone.

Lomond Radio will take control of the stage this year, hosting and organising the brilliant musical lineup over the weekend, featuring talented local musicians. In fact, the stage with be Lomond Radio’s for Summerfest and our Christmas Festival as part of a new, exciting partnership.

Paul Lucas from Lomond Radio commented:

“We’re delighted to further develop our long-standing relationship with Loch Lomond Shores and be part of these two great family festivals. It not only allows us to raise awareness of all the great things we’re doing at Lomond Radio but also helps in our dedication to promoting talented local musicians.”

With a big lineup of local stage acts, festival-goers will be entertained from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with plenty of activities to enjoy. And with children’s entertainers on hand throughout the weekend, including a stilt walker and bubble artist on Sunday, as well as children’s rides, there’s plenty going on off the stage too!

To keep visitors hydrated and fed, a wide range of street food will complement our on-site options – including Jurassic Grill, Café Zest, and Caffe at the Shores.

And for shopping, you can browse the wide range of stalls with artisan gifts and local produce, as well as pop into our stores such as Frasers, Mountain Warehouse, Hawkshead and more, offering everything from health foods to hiking boots.

For those looking to enjoy time on Loch Lomond, Sweeney’s Cruises and Loch Lomond Leisure will be operating regular cruises from Loch Lomond Shores or you can hire a pedal boat, canoe, kayak or SUP. The Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, our adventure golf, play park and SEA LIFE complete the perfect day out with lots to see and do.

Audrey Calder from Loch Lomond Shores commented:

“We’re hoping the weather is kind for Summerfest so that festival goers can have the best time and take advantage of all the great things going on! We’re all about families here at Loch Lomond Shores and what better way to show that than by hosting a FREE summer festival that everyone can come and enjoy – even four-legged family members!”

Check out the Events Calendar section for a full list of all our events over the summer and plan your next great day out!

For full details of what’s on and when, keep an eye on our Social Media accounts for updates.

One Stop Shop for Great Summer Days Out!

One Stop Shop for Great Summer Days Out!

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One Stop Shop for Great Summer Days Out!

It’s summer and we’ve got lots going on so you can ‘Shop, Eat and Play – all day’ here at Loch Lomond Shores…

CHILDREN’S RIDES

From 28th June until 10th August, our small children’s rides, small Family Rollercoaster and the Loch Lomond Express Land Train, and Adventure Golf will all be open daily!

HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY

Daily From 1st – 31st July
Our street food gang will be back daily for the summer holidays!
As well as our on-site options, Cafe Zest, Jurassic Grill and Caffe on the Shores, we will have a selection of takeaway/street food options available daily, including burgers, hotdogs and desserts, throughout the school holidays, and during markets and event weekends.

SUMMERFEST ’25

Sat 5th & Sun 6th July – 10am-5pm
Our Summerfest Festival is back on the 5th & 6th July with loads of live entertainment, children’s activities, rides and much more!
Keep an eye on our social media channels for full details.

WATER SAFETY OPEN DAY

Friday 25th July – 11am-4pm
­On 25th July, we’re welcoming back the Water Safety Open Day. Come along and find out all you need to know about keeping safe this summer while enjoying water fun. With stalls, demos and more, including the popular Newfoundland Dogs Rescue Demo!

COMIC CON ’25

Sat 19th & Sun 20th July – 10am-4pm
Our annual Comic Con is back this summer, featuring special guests, amazing merchandise and collectables, and a load of fun vibes!
Dust off your costumes and come along dressed as your favourite Superhero!

CRUISES

Both Sweeney’s and Loch Lomond Leisure offer cruises and boat trips daily throughout the summer, direct from Loch Lomond Shores.

OTHER GOOD STUFF

Combine any of the above with more great things to do, such as Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre, watersports & bike hire, SEA LIFE, adventure golf or simply enjoy our beaches, woodland and playpark.
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Both Sweeney’s and Loch Lomond Leisure offer cruises and boat trips daily throughout the summer, direct from Loch Lomond Shores.

FOOD & SHOPPING

For food and drink, you can visit Jurassic Grill to dine with dinosaurs, or enjoy lunch and even a glass of wine or a cold beer at Café Zest or Caffé at the Shores.
Our Stores, including Frasers, Sports Direct, Mountain Warehouse and Hawkshead, are all stocked up with summer goodies from clothing to homewares and gifts, so enjoy some retail therapy while you’re here.

Check out the Events Calendar section for a full list of upcoming events and plan your next great day out!

Loch Lomond Top Dogs is back this May!

Loch Lomond Top Dogs is back this May!

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Dog Lovers alert for a fun day out at Loch Lomond – Four-legged family members welcome!

Saturday 3rd May 2025 – 10am until 4pm

Top Dogs is back on Saturday 3rd May with its fun competitions, expert advice and dog-friendly products including accessories, pupcakes and much more.

Loch Lomond Top Dogs Event - Sat 3rd May 2025

Top Dogs is back on Saturday 3rd May with its fun competitions, expert advice and dog-friendly products including accessories, pupcakes and much more.

Enter your dog in one of the many competitions, judged by Deborah Flemming at Townhead Farm, a notable Crufts judge! Choose a category that best suits your pooch from the 11 available, including best puppy, veteran, rescue, condition, most handsome dog and more and be in with a chance to win a prize as well as get a rosette for entering. By entering, you’ll also be helping local animals as all small entry fees go to a local animal charity to help support their good work. 

Audrey Calder from Loch Lomond Shores is delighted about Top Dogs continued increase in popularity:

This event is great fun and it’s a real treat to welcome such a range of gorgeous dogs to Loch Lomond Shores! Many of our stores welcome well-behaved dogs in-store so visitors can enjoy time indoors as well as outdoors with their pets.
“And with woodland walks and beach fun to be had, visitors will be taking home tired but very happy dogs after a great day out!

Running from 10am to 5pm, full details on what’s happening on the day are available here on our website in the Event Page, or follow us our Social Media channels to keep up to date.

To Emergencies and Beyond

To Emergencies and Beyond

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Emergencies and Beyond at Lomond Shores Balloch

 

Saturday April 12th 2025 – 11am until 3pm

 

Police Scotland are proud to be partnering with Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch to stage our 2025 Emergency Services partnership event. The Police Scotland Pipe Band will be opening the event at 11am with their stirring music.

Emergencies and Beyond Event at Loch Lomond Shores with Police Scotland

The day will run from 11am until 3pm with stands and demonstrations from a wide range of services, including Police Scotland drones, CPR, water safety, road safety, hill walking safety, wildlife crime and more general crime reduction advice and support.  There will also be demonstrations from the Ministry of Defence Police dog section and the Luss Rescue Boat during the event. To further enhance some of these safety messages, there will be a chance to interact with water throw lines, CPR mannequins, lorry cabs and even a bus to highlight the dangers of blind spots on the road. Something for everyone with indoor and outdoor refreshment options available.

The Pipe Band will be performing again to bring the event to a close, just before 3pm.

Lomond Radio

Lomond Radio will be in charge of keeping visitors informed while ensuring there is plenty of good music throughout the event.

Quiet Hour from 1.30 – 2.30pm

That said, we are also pleased to confirm that there will be a ‘Quiet Hour’ between 1.30 – 2.30 pm. There will be a restriction on the sounding of sirens, horns, and avoidable noises between these times and we hope this will support some members of our neurodivergent community to attend and get the most from what’s on offer.

The following partners have confirmed their attendance on the day:

  • Police Service of Scotland – Pipe Band/ Mounted Section / Dive Unit / Air Support Unit / Camera Safety Partnership / MRT / Partnerships & Communities Team / Recruitment / Community Police
  • Lanarkshire Police Historical Society with two vintage police cars
  • British Transport Police
  • Ministry of Defence Police
  • Royal Navy Police
  • Loch Lomond Luss Rescue Boat
  • HM Coastguard
  • Scottish Ambulance Service
  • Scottish Fire & Rescue Service
  • National Parks Partnership Against Rural Crime / National Rural Crime Team
  • Trossachs Search & Rescue Team
  • Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime
  • National Wildlife Crime Unit
  • Victim Support
  • Institute of Advanced Motorists
  • Strathclyde 4×4 Response
  • Trading Standards
  • West Dunbartonshire Council Green Spaces Team
  • First Bus
MOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE Giveaway

MOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE Giveaway

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Get Ready for Adventure! Mountain Warehouse is coming to Loch Lomond Shores!

Mountain Warehouse is coming to Loch Lomond Shores!

To celebrate the opening of the new store in Loch Lomond Shores, Mountain Warehouse is giving away a Carrion 65L Rucksack to one lucky winner via our socials.

The Carrion is the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure with enough space for all your camping, hiking or festival kit.

TO ENTER…

All you have to do is:
🥾 Visit our Loch Lomond Shores Facebook or Instagram page & go to the competition post in our feed
🥾 Tag a friend in the comments
🥾 Share the post to your story
🥾 Follow @Mountain Warehouse & @lochlomondshores (we will be checking!)

The competition ends at midnight on the 13th of April
Terms and Conditions are listed below. Best of luck! 🤞
*products are subject to availability

Mountain Warehouse Giveaway

Carrion Rucksack Competition Terms & Conditions

We’re offering one lucky winner a chance to win a carrion 65L Rucksack!
To be in for a chance to win, all you have to do is tag a friend in the Instagram post (posted on 7th April 2025), share to your story and follow @mountainwarehouse and @lochlomondshores on Instagram.

The Carrion is the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure with enough space for all your camping, hiking or festival kit.

Terms and Conditions of ENTRY

Entry is made by tagging a friend on our Instagram competition post (posted on 7th April) No purchase is necessary.
To enter the competition, entrants must be following @mountainwarehouse and @lochlomondshores on Instagram.
Entries are open between the 7th of April 2025, and close at midnight on the 13th of April 2025.
Competition must be entered in each Entrant’s own name using an Instagram account registered in their own name; it may not be entered on behalf of anyone else.
Mountain Warehouse does not accept any responsibility for late, lost, delayed or non-receipted entries and cannot be held responsible for any inability to submit entries as a result of computer service, systems and/or server failure, error, interruption, defect or delay or any other technical malfunction.

ELIGIBILITY

Entrants must be aged 18 or over and resident in United Kingdom.
Entrants must have access to the internet and a valid Instagram account to enter. No postal or email entries will be accepted.
Entry is limited to one per person. No bulk, software-generated, automatic or 3rd party entries will be accepted. False entries will be disqualified.
The competition is not open to employees or contractors of Mountain Warehouse or their immediate families

THE WINNER

A winner will be selected at random from all eligible entrants within 48 hours of the closing date.
The Prize Winner will be notified initially via “direct message” on Instagram or Facebook and will be required to private message the Loch Lomond Shores team back using the same account with which the draw was entered to confirm acceptance of the prize.

If Loch Lomond Shores receives no response from the winner within 72 hours of initial contact, it reserves the right to withdraw their place and offer to another entrant.
The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

THE PRIZE

There will be one prize winner who will win the 65L Carrion Rucksack. Subject to availability. If the product is not available, an alternative product will be sent.
The prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

By participating, the winner of the Prize releases the Promoter, and its respective parent, affiliates, directors, officers, employees or agencies of any of the above organisations from any and all liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by the Prize or resulting from acceptance, possession or use/misuse of the Prize.
Winners details will be used for communication around the supply and fulfilment of the Prize only.
The Promoter may terminate, amend or withdraw this prize draw and/or these terms and conditions at any time.
Entry to the prize draw is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions. By entering the competition, you are deemed to have read and accepted these terms.

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