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Event

Johnstone Fire Engine Rally

Location
Houstoun Square, Johnstone, PA5 8DT
Cost
Free
Date
-

Overview

Parade

Historic fire engines will leave from outside Johnstone Fire Station at 11am and make their way through the town centre to Houstoun Square where they'll be on display to see and admire from 12pm-4pm.

 

Historic Fire Engine Display 

Get up close to a fascinating collection of historic fire engines. Meet the crews, explore the vehicles, and learn about the evolution of firefighting across the decades.  

The Fire Service will also deliver live demonstrations highlighting the importance of fire safety, with practical advice for keeping families and homes safe.  

 

More activities for children and families

12pm-4pm
Houstoun Square

  • Free face-painting for kids

  • Walkabout characters

     

Indoor market

12pm-4pm
Houstoun Square

Organised by Johnstone Business Consortium. Browse the market featuring 14 local traders running tombolas and selling confectionary, books, jewellery and more. A great opportunity to support local businesses. 

 

Stage programme 

Compered by Johnstone Sound.

  • Houston Pipe Band: 12pm-12.15pm
  • Lewis McVey: 12.30pm-1pm
  • Zoe Tait 'The Ladybug': 1.30pm-2pm
  • Dream Believe Academy: 2.30pm-3pm
  • John Rush: 3.30pm-4pm

 

 

 

Location

Address
Houstoun Square Johnstone PA5 8DT
Getting here

Train
Johnstone train station is a 5 minute walk from Houstoun Square.

Bus
McGill's Buses serve Johnstone town centre. 

Car
Johnstone town centre is a 3 minute journey time from the A737 road.

Free parking is available outside Johnstone Town Hall. Please be considerate to our neighbours and don't park in residential parking spaces.

Road and car park closures
To be announced closer to event date.

Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to get skills and experience in working at major events. It's also a great way of getting out and about, meeting new and like-minded people, and making a valuable contribution to your community.

Send an email to Valerija Tkacenko, our Event Coordinator, at eventsvolunteers@renfrewshire.gov.uk if you'd like to volunteer. 

Contact

Sponsor our events 
Send an email to our Events Team at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Register as a trader 
Send an email to our Events Team at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

General enquiries 
Send an email to our Events Team at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.