Celebrating 50 Years of the Girvan Traditional Folk Festival
Girvan Town Team was delighted to provide a £250 grant in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund to part-fund the 50th Girvan Traditional Folk Festival, marking a major milestone for one of the town’s most loved and long-running cultural events.
Image Credit - Rodger Hunter Photography
Supporting a Local Legacy
Funding from Girvan Town Team helped the organisers commission new festival signage, including a large printed mesh banner at Stumpy Corner and four roller banners for use across key venues — the Catholic Hall, Wee School Art Space, and The Westcliffe Hotel.
Image Credit - Rodger Hunter Photography
A Visible Success
The new signage created a strong and welcoming presence across the town, enhancing visibility, visitor experience, and brand recognition for the Festival’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The eye-catching banner at Stumpy Corner provided an inviting gateway for festival-goers, while the roller banners reinforced the Festival’s identity at each venue.
The impact was clear — this year’s Festival was fully sold out across multiple events, with audience feedback highlighting the improved visibility and professional presentation that the new signage brought.
Image Credit - Rodger Hunter Photography
Looking Ahead
The banners and roller displays will continue to be used in future years, offering continued value and a lasting legacy of the 50th anniversary celebration.
Girvan Town Team is proud to have supported this landmark cultural event, helping to celebrate Girvan’s strong folk musical heritage and the vibrant community spirit that continues to make the Folk Festival such a success.
