Festival Fortnight
Friday 23rd May
Scooter Racing: 6:30pm, Tesco Car Park
Open to pre school, primary, participants with a disability (under 8 and under 12) and adults! Bring yours scooter and safety gear and compete for the Sibcas trophy!
Sponsored by SIBCAS in conjunction with Tesco
Saturday 24th May
Mile of pennies and street fair: 10am – 2pm, George Street
Add your pounds and pennies to outline the iconic arch and help us reach our fundraising target. Join in our street fayre with a wide range of stalls and attractions!
If you’d like a stall, please contact: bathgateprocessionsecretary@hotmail.com
Big Bathgate Busk: 10am – 2pm, George Street
Welcome back to the Big Bathgate Busk! Come and see local artists showcasing their musical talents
In association with Wall to Wall
Sunday 25th May
Car Treasure Hunt: 2pm, Morrisons Car Park
Can you solve the clues and get back safely to base? Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Register at the Gazebo in the car park. Entry fee is £10 per car
Sponsored by Vim & Vigour
Monday 26th May
Inter School Potted Sports: 6:30pm, Bathgate Sports Centre
Bathgate’s six primary schools compete for ‘The Procession Trophy’
Sponsored by SIBCAS in association with Xcite Bathgate
Wednesday 28th May
Inter School Swimming Gala: 6:15pm, Bathgate Sports Centre
Come along and cheer on the swimmers
In association with Bathgate Amateur Swimming Club
Friday 30th May
Procession Ceilidh: 7:30pm, Bathgate British Legion
Dance to traditional music from Cockleroy Ceilidh / Folk Band and create unforgettable memories. Everyone is welcome! Tickets are £10 per adult and £5 per child (Under 16).
In association with The Kilt Studio
Sunday 1st June
5-A-Side Inter School Football: 1pm, Bathgate Sports Centre
Open to all primary school age children who live in Bathgate or attend a Bathgate school. Teams will compete for the ‘Link Challenge Cup’
Sponsored by Link in association with Bathgate Thistle Juniors and Xcite Bathgate
Tuesday 3rd June
Children’s Sports: 6:30pm, Bathgate Sports Centre
Sponsored by Link in association with Xcite Bathgate
Wednesday 4th June
Trivia Quiz: 8pm, Bathgate British Legion
£10 entry fee per team (max 5 people). Who will win the coveted 2025 trophy! Register via eventbrite or email our secretary.
Sponsored by Maureen Hamilton
Friday 6th June
Oration Night: 8pm, Bathgate Parish Church
Margaret Graham will deliver her Oration covering her memories of Bathgate. More details are on page 14 of the procession magazine.
Saturday 7th June
8am till 5:30pm. Hip! Hip! Join us for Procession day. Timetable of events in the procession magazine.