The 75 metre long Challenge Course is back for 2017 in the Family Fun Zone! Are your wee ones up for the challenge?

Only two weeks to go! We got pretty excited seeing this gorgeous Poco Prosecco van which will be joining us for #GCF2017. Meet you there?

Did you catch Horse Whisperer Grant Bazin last year? We're thrilled he's back for the 2017 Fair helping new horses overcome behavioural issues with his understanding of equine behaviour. You'll catch him in the main arena on Saturday & Sunday. http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/entertainment/displays/practical-horsemanship-the-horse-whisperers-live/ #GCF2017

* CALLING ALL BAKERS!* We've extended the deadline for Bake Off entries until next Monday, 7th August to help get some more entries in and make this an even better competition! There are prizes to be won, so why not give it a go? Here's a selection of photos from the last two years to tempt you from both the adults and the under 16s. Entry form here: http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/entertainment/food-and-drink/2016-bake-off-competition/

How are your fishing skills? If you're up for some friendly, fun rivalry head down to the loch at this year's Fair where you'll find fishing clinics and competitions with £600 worth of vouchers to be won. Borderlines and Drumlanrig's River Manager, Scott Kerr, will be on hand alongside the Nith District Fishery Board to answer any questions you might have. See you there! http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/entertainment/field-sports/fishing/

Don't forget to enter the Bake Off competition if not already. Entries close this Monday, 31st July. More details with a quick and easy form to fill in here: http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/entertainment/food-and-drink/2016-bake-off-competition/

Only three weeks to go! These guys have got their tickets - have you? Buy online here: https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/plan-a-visit/galloway-country-fair/

Many congratulations to Stephen Doyle and Stuart Hallam who are the lucky winners of our early bird ticket purchase prize draw! Enjoy your prizes and thanks again to Border Cars and The Buccleuch & Queensberry Arms Hotel for donating these. See you at the Fair!

Last chance this week to enter the 2017 Bake Off! This year we have three adult categories: tomato chutney, plain white loaf and lemon drizzle. And if you know any budding bakers under the age of 16, we also have a decorated cupcake competition to enter. Entry deadline is next Monday, 31 July, so be sure to get your entry in this week to take part! More info here: http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/entertainment/food-and-drink/2016-bake-off-competition/🍰

We have some amazing prizes to be won at this year's Clay Shooting competition which will be run by Auldgirth Shooting. Top prize over the weekend is a gun thanks to Game & Country Ltd and cash prizes thanks for Roxtons Field Sports. Find out more here: http://www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/entertainment/field-sports/clay-shooting-competiton/

NEW to the Fair this year is the fantastic Craig Steel and his power tools! You'll be amazed to see the intricate designs Craig creates from logs.

One month to go! What are you looking forward to most at this year's Fair?