Markets, festivals and events Across North East Scotland

Your Vibe Events based in Aberdeenshire manages a variety of markets, festivals and events across north east Scotland.

With a focus on food, drink and family, our aim is to showcase the very best of local Scottish produce and to promote buying local, supporting our local businesses and producers throughout the year.

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Showcasing the very best of local Scottish produce

Skotoberfest

Skotoberfest is coming to Aberdeenshire!

A new family focused, value-for-money event destined to become a staple in Scotland’s festival calendar.

Live Music, Street food, kids’ zone, mega market & more.

Book your tickets now – £26 Adults, £12 Kids or £60 for a family of 5!

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Boots, Balls & Bales Family Festival

  • Upcoming:
    14 September 2025 - 11:00 - 20:00

Boots, Balls & Bales, a family country music festival raising funds for Forres Mechanics FC. Features tribute acts and country & western fun!

Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Jonny Cash & Taylor Swift Tribute Acts. Forty Elephants band, The Country Quines, Channa Country, Martin Bannon, DJ, The Moray Country Club line dancers.

Spencer4Fun, Bucking Bronco, Sweet treats, face painting, sand art, hair braiding, lawn games, penalty shootout, fancy dress competition.

Street food, on-site bar – The Tinkle Tap, refreshments.

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Elchies Farm Market

  • Upcoming:
    7 December 2025 - 11:00 - 15:00

Elchies Farm Market – Artisan Food, Drink & Craft stalls and street food vendors come together to showcase the best local produce available in the area.

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Foggie Market

  • Upcoming:
    20 September 2025 - 10:00 - 13:30

The Foggie Market is held at The Foggie Neuk community venue and adjacent town centre square in Aberchirder (known as Foggie to the locals!).  Artisan stalls offering food, drink and crafts, plus street food vendors showcase their products.

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Forres Family Market

  • Upcoming:
    19 October 2025 - 10:00 - 16:00

Taking place quarterly, the Forres Family Market brings together a vast array of local producers and crafters in a fantastic showcase of locally available produce.

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Huntly Farmers’ Market

  • Upcoming:
    4 October 2025 - 10:00 - 13:00

Held in The Square, in Huntly, a former market trading town, the Huntly Farmers’ Market brings together a wide range of current local producers, suppliers, crafters and caterers.

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Huntly Hairst

  • Upcoming:
    6 September 2025 - All Day

The Huntly Hairst is a unique annual harvest festival which takes place on the first weekend in September in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

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Skotoberfest

  • Upcoming:
    11 October 2025 - 11:00 - 22:30

Skotoberfest – A bold new celebration of food, family & festival fun at Castle Fraser near Sauchen in Aberdeenshire.

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Thainstone Market

  • Upcoming:
    28 September 2025 - 10:00 - 16:00

Taking place at regular intervals throughout the year, this new market will showcase the very best of Scotland’s rich larder located in the heart of Aberdeenshire.

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Supporting our local businesses and producers

Our events include The Foggie Neuk Farmers’ Market, Huntly Farmers’ Market, Forres Family Markets, Elchies Market, Thainstone Farmers’ Market, and Skotoberfest, as well as a range of one-off and localised events.