When is marymass saturday

This event is always hilarious and part of the pageantry. Happily, this still continues. The parade is not to be missed with the richly decorated horses and floats increasing in numbers as years go by. Each Marymass Queen is more beautiful than ever before, each set of Marys more proud, each Captain of the Carters having more aplomb.

The bands that march in the parade travel from greater distances each year, the organisations participating increase as do the vast crowds who attend the crowning ceremony.

Irvine or the Carters? The Carters or Irvine? Does it matter what or who came first because they can never be separated. The rich tradition of the Royal Burgh and the tapestry of history woven by the Irvine Carters' Society will always ensure that:. The rich tradition of the Royal Burgh and the tapestry of history woven by the Irvine Carters' Society will always ensure that: 'Tradition is here - an' for o'er seventy years They've crowned a wee lassie an' a' that An' it disnae amaze - that tae the end o' oor days We'll come home for Marymass an' a' that.

Mae McEwan Back to main page. Event Info Venue Reviews. This event has already happened! Groups: Taylors Funfairs group. Trusted Skiddle has been trading since Instant ticket delivery Tickets via email or app. Connect With Facebook. Electronic gigs. Always check with event organisers for the latest updates - calendarcustoms. The Marymass Fair at Irvine began during the twelfth century and the name came from the Christian feast of the Assumption when Mary ascended into heaven — since the beginning there has always been a parade featuring a Marymass Queen.

Over the festival period there are many concerts, exhibitions, talks, competitions, entertainments including fireworks and a funfair. The fair lasts twelve days in August and the main day is the second Saturday, known as Marymass Day or Traditions Day.

Expect to see beautifully groomed and decorated Clydesdale horses, some mounted and others pulling carts and carriages, accompanied by riders and passengers in elaborate fancy dress. In it should be from 13th to 22nd August with Traditions Day on Saturday 20th and the Flower Show on 22nd to be confirmed and see Comments section below for details and contacts for the Flower Show.

I attend all flapping meetings Hawick, Langholm, Selkirk and of course Marymass. The track used for Marymass is great. There should be a two day meeting again. I am always asked the same question why not. Horse racing used to be a big part of Marymass lets get it back. The fields are a lot bigger this year coming as far a field as Ireland.

Surely you can manage a two day meeting. Thanks Barbara! It seems to be having a few teething troubles. Best Wishes, Averil. Hi, just to let everyone know that the festival runs until the 22nd August to include the Marymass Flower Show which is held in the Volunteer Rooms at Parterre.

Anyone interested in taking part can contact me on or And last, but not least, Shammy Cooper. Over 20 years Shammy had his reward of pulling the ham from the top of the pole, ably assisted by his friends. Long may it continue to be a success. Written by Alex McMillan, Rector of Irvine Royal Academy, and printed in the programme, this poem describes Marymass Saturday as seen by one of the townspeople, though the final question suggests why some of the men who join the parade may sometimes look a wee bit worried.

O, whit'll ye think o' Cairters' horse Weel-groomt for Marymass sake, That men hae rilbbon'd an' brushed a' nicht -- Wi' drams tae keep awake?

Syne will ye march ootbye tae the Moor Wi' the Trades and Magistrates, Keepin' weel ahint the prancin' horse , O' the Captain an' his mates? Will ye sclim greasy pole wi' a ham at the tap Pit money on favrite ponies Watch an ill-moontit horse run aff the coorse - Or meet in the bar wi' your cronies? Will ye hirple ahint the baun' comin' hame An' sing at the Castle wa' Syne think the day has been richt weel spent Whan the Captain dismisses them a'?