Returning for its 35th year, The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair at Perthshire’s Scone Palace is expected to bring an extra £5million to the local economy this July.
The Scottish Game Fair, running this year from 5 to 7 July, has long been an important platform for conservationists, landowners, environmentalists and educators, as well as an amazing day out for families – but in recent years it has evolved to become something of a showcase for Scottish food and drink.
Welcoming in excess of 30,000 visitors from all over the country every year, Scottish produce is at the event’s core, encouraging visitors to indulge in the finest food and drink options that are either grown, raised or crafted in Scotland.
This year there are 88 exhibitors confirmed that will champion local produce at the Fair, and a huge number of catering options that use Scottish sourced ingredients for food to eat at the show and to take home.
Around £30m will be spent by visitors at the fair, buying a diverse mix of goods, from purchases of vehicles to sporting equipment and ‘culinary delights’. Organisers note that the average visitor spend in 2023 was £400, up from from £350 in 2022.
David Gibson, country manager for Scotland at SGF organisers Stable Events said: “The SGF is a social event, a great excuse to get together as a family, meet up with friends and try something new.
“It’s a great chance to indulge in retail therapy and enjoy a collection of likeminded brands in one place. We find visitors make a full weekend of the event, checking into nearby hotels in Perth, Meikleour, Dunkeld, Aberfeldy and Crieff.
“We have a loyal customer base who come year on year, but we want to encourage everyone to get involved in this fun day out for the whole family.”
