Sma’ Shot Day marks Paisley’s yearly tribute to the legendary triumph of the town’s weavers over a well-known disagreement.
The event is held on the first Saturday of July each year, a time when weavers and their families would typically take their holiday ‘down the water’.
Come along on Saturday, 6 July, to experience a day full of activities in Paisley!
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! This year’s spectacle is sponsored by Unison.
Preceded by a performance from Shaun Moore.
Childrens’ Entertainment
12pm-4pm
Inflatables, face-painting and arts & crafts activities including kite, badge and wand-making.
OneRen’s super Skoobmobile will be at the event with lots of fun, games and summer reading!
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-6pm
Restoration & Creation, Courtyard, Browns Lane
Live music entertainment from local performers from 12pm-4pm
Kids Workshops
10am-4pm
You can sign up using the links below:
- Paisley Swatch Watch (1oam): children make a clock for their wall
- Paisley Lagoon Lamp (11.30am): children paint a bowl and add lights
- Paisley Friendship Bracelet (1.30pm)
- Sma’ Shot Painted Figure (3pm)
Sma’ Shot at The Bungalow
Tom Urie’s Piano Jukebox
1pm
Sma’ Shot Poetry Slam
5pm
SHOUT! Soul Party with guest DJ Gerry McGuire
8pm