The Fun Day this year is on Sunday the 19th of August 2012 and will follow the tried, tested and "Fun" formula. That of course means that the sun will be splitting the pavements and the only wetness involved will be from the canal from during the Cardboard Boat Race!

The venue for this great event is the canal basin in Linlithgow and the immediate surroundings. Across in Learmonth Gardens are a variety of stalls of various local and national charities, the Art Club also have their exhibition of work, and especially for the younger visitors there is a Punch and Judy show along with face painting. Also entertaining are the local players from the Linlithgow Folk Festival Association.

There are canal short boat trips available throughout most of the afternoon, along with a free ferry taking visitors from one side of the basin to the other. There will also be a demonstration of Water Safety from International Rescue who also provide safety cover for us throughout the afternoon.

Throughout the afternoon there are light refreshments available in the Tea Room along with the BBQ. There is also an ice cream seller on the Learmonth Gardens side, and ice creams and soft drinks are also on sale beside the Tea Room.

The main event of the afternoon and the highlight of the afternoon is the Cardboard Boat Race. This is run over a course which varies from year to year and is kept secret until just before the race starts, just to make sure no one has been practising! The hoped for outcome is that boats and crews sink in spectacular fashion! It is after all a "Fun Day"! Participants are always welcome and an entry form and rules are available for download. Great fun for participants and spectators alike.