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Angus has a spectacular and varied natural environment perfect for an action-filled holiday or outing. Each year, the county offers a visitors an array of major festivals and events, including a walking festival, golf tournaments and bike races.
If you're on a family holiday or day out, there are all types of events from sea festivals to craft fairs for all the family to enjoy. In short, such is the diversity of events and festivals on offer in Angus that everyone should find some activity or event they would like to attend and take part in.
The list below highlights just some of the major annual events & festivals in Angus but for a full list of events, visit our What's On section. 
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Arbroath SeaFest is an annual festival of the Sea held in August along Arbroath's seafront, charming harbour and new marina. It celebrates the town's maritime heritage, including the famous Arbroath Smokie which now has the same protected status as Parma Ham and Champagne. Dates: 21 and 22 August 2010. Check out a brief film clip of the 2008 Sea Fest, and the TV advert for the 2009 event.
There are various golf events taking place across Angus throughout the year. Check out our advice on visiting the Carnoustie Championship Course, and visiting, staying and playing golf at any time in the county. For more information visit www.carnoustiecountry.com.
Celebrate the primeval and powerful sounds of African drumming music and arts in the very heart of tranquil Glenisla. The 5-day African Village Drumming festival features world class African teachers, daily workshops, evening performances, kids' art tent and African/Veggie food.
Highland Games and Country Shows are held throughout the summer in Angus at a wide range of locations including Glamis Castle, Cortachy, Glenisla,and Montrose. There's a full line-up of events with traditional favourites including agricultural shows and competitions,heavies tossing the Caber, track events, Tug-of War and plenty of piping and highland dancing.
There is a wide variety of annual Transport Events throughout Angus, such as the Caledonian Steam Railway seasonal events, which include Murder on the Brechin Express, Days out with Thomas the Tank Engine, and the Christmas Santa Specials.
The 36th Scottish Transport Extravaganza in 2010 is hosted by the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club at Glamis Castle in July each year. A magnificent celebration of things mechanical and roadworthy, the weekend is a must for lovers of classic, vintage, and veteran vehicles of every sort. Suitable for the whole family,with craft and food stalls,and set in the glorious surroundings of the grounds at Glamis.
A wide range of outdoor, wildlife and environmental events make up the year-long Angus Ranger Events Programme. Events for both children and adults are based around the Rangers Centres in Monikie, Crombie and Forfar Loch Country Parks, Montrose Basin and the Angus Glens.
The Bell Rock Blues Festival is held every year in August in various venues in Arbroath. The 2010 event bring together 26 different style Blues bands to Arbroath, who will play in 11 different venues over the 2 days - so you are sure to find Blues music to your taste. Check out the TV advert for the 2009 event. Dates: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August.
The Smokie Blues 7th International Festival takes place at Carnoustie Golf Hotel from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th of September 2010, and boasts a superb line-up of Blues, R&B, Jazz, Rock & Roll and Cajun music from home and overseas. Topping the bill are leading acts, Sherman Robertson, Rocky Lawrence, King Mo, Chigaco Five, Dago Red, Kid Wardell, Simon Currie, Ian Siegal and many more acts. To find out more, visit the Smokie Blues website.
The 3rd Angus & Dundee Roots Festival will provide a focus for everyone who wants to find out more about their Tayroots. Take your search for ancestors in the county of Angus or in the City of Dundee to another level with the help of local registrars, archivists, genealogists, and historians. If your ancestors came from Angus or Dundee, why not make 2010 the year you make a personal connection to your ancestral homeland? The dates for the 2010 event are Thursday 23rd September to Monday 27th of September. To find out more, visit the Tayroots website.
Tartan Day is a celebration of Scotland - its people, its heritage, its history, its culture and its amazing legacy to the world. From Saturday 2nd to Sunday 11th of April 2011, unite with us in a week of very special events commemorating the very best of Scotland and the Scots, home and away. Find out more about Tartan Day.
The Angus Glens Walking Festival is a four-day event in June 2011 offering a varied programme of walks and evening entertainment to suit all ages and abilities. It has attracted hundreds of walkers to Angus, walking everywhere from the heights of the Glens to the gentle rambles by shore and cliffs. The ninth Festival will return in 2011, running from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. View a short film of the 2009 event.
The Arbroath Seafront Spectacular, now in its eight year of running, is a must for all the family. Thousands turn out each year for a changing annual programme and some very exciting displays. The 2011 event will take place on Saturday 23 July. Watch the TV advert for the 2009 event.
