St Monans Sea Queen Day
St Monans Sea Queen Day is a traditional East Neuk Gala Day dating back to the 1950s when St Monans was a busy fishing village. Nowadays the event is a fun-filled family day which takes place in, and around, the picturesque old harbour. The Sea Queen, chosen by her peers from S4 of the Waid Academy, arrives with her Royal Party aboard the Reaper, a 100 year old fishing boat, and attended by the Anstruther Life Boat. She then proceeds along the street accompanied by a pipe band to the Crowning Ceremony. The day includes children's rides, displays, charity stalls, children's fancy dress competition, judging of the primary school's art competition, model boats, a raffle, crafts, mini street market, food stalls and live music.
The following day there is a service of thanksgiving at 10am at the Auld Kirk, a historic 14th century building, where the minister meets the Sea Queen on the ancient bridge over the Inverie Burn. They throw oats and salt into the sea as an offering, and then enter the church for the service.
Where and When
Start Date:
Saturday, June 20, 2009
End Date:
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Address:
St Monans
Local Authority Area:
Fife
Region:
East Central Scotland
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