What’s On
Sma’ Shot Day is Paisley’s annual celebration of the historic victory of local weavers in a famous dispute.
Sma’ Shot Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of each July. This was when weaving families would traditionally take their holiday ‘doon the watter’.
Join us on Saturday 6 July for Paisley’s day – we’ve got lots going on!
Sma’ Shot Parade
12pm – 1pm
Starts Brodie Park
Ends Abbey Close
Co-ordinated by Bridgeman Arts in collaboration with community groups, performers and musicians.
The parade brings to life the traditional weavers’ celebration in honour of their victory. It tells some exciting, undiscovered stories of weavers’ past. This year, we’re highlighting some of the performers and characters who might have appeared at Paisley Fair at the time.
Abbey Close
12pm – 4pm
Stalls and family-friendly entertainment
Stage Programme
Shaun Moore, Tannahill Makar, will be your MC.
- 12.10pm-12.40pm: Sharon Martin
- 12.50pm-1.20pm: Evelyn Laurie
- 1.30pm-1.45pm: Break for Burning of the Cork
- 1.45pm-1.55pm: Trade Union speeches
- 1.55pm-2.15pm: PACE re-enactment
- 2.15pm-2.30pm: Caitlin Bonner Dance
- 2.30pm-3pm: RockUs Choir
- 3pm-4pm: Proposal (cover band)
Burning of the Cork
1.30pm-1.45pm
Watch the notorious ‘Cork’ (the middleman between the weavers and the owners) meet his fiery demise!
Preceded by a performance from Shaun Moore.
Ludic Acid present
Cat Sith Street Performances
1.45pm-2pm
3pm-3.15pm
Childrens’ Entertainment
12pm-4pm
Inflatables, face-painting and arts & crafts activities including kite, badge and wand making.
Tea Dance
1pm-3pm
Methodist Central Halls
Free but ticketed – 35 pairs of tickets available from Paisley Central Library from 27 May.
Sma’ Shot Cottages tours
12pm-4pm
Turn back the clock as you walk through the door into a typical 18th century weaver’s cottage.
Browns Lane Makers’ Market
12pm-8pm
Restoration & Creation, Courtyard, Browns Lane
Live music entertainment from local performers from 12pm-4pm
