September brings a lively finish to the main visitor season around Loch Lomond. Food events at Balloch can be combined with quieter walks, scenic drives and self-catering stays in Tarbet near Arrochar.
The strongest plan is usually one booked activity, one local outdoor day and one flexible day that can bend around the weather.
September 2026 events at a glance
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5–6 September | Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival | Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch |
| 6 & 20 September | Sunday Markets | Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch |
| 26–27 September | Loch Lomond BAKEFEST26 | Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch |
Food, baking and family days at Loch Lomond Shores
Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
A weekend of street food, artisan produce, live entertainment, demonstrations and family activities beside the loch. Registration is recommended even though entry is free.
Loch Lomond BAKEFEST26
A new festival devoted to cakes, pastries, breads, brownies and artisan sweet treats, with a marketplace, demonstrations and workshops.
Loch Lomond Shores Sunday Markets
Local food, drink, crafts and gifts make the markets an easy addition to a lochside day. The festival weekend may make Balloch busier than usual on 6 September.
Closer to Tarbet and Arrochar
September often gives visitors a useful balance of lingering daylight and quieter paths. Cruise timetables begin to change as autumn approaches, so check sailings before travelling. For hill days, use a mountain forecast and carry waterproofs, warm layers and enough daylight for the route.
Turn the day out into a Loch Lomond break.
Use our Tarbet cottages as a self-catering base for Loch Lomond, Arrochar and The Cobbler. Each cottage sleeps up to six and the live calendars are available through the direct-booking page.
Make the most of early autumn
Arrochar routes
Choose The Cobbler on a settled day or use lower-level options when the tops are in cloud.
Browse walksTarbet base
Stay close to Loch Lomond while keeping Arrochar and Loch Long within easy reach.
Read the Tarbet guideGuest Guide
Keep food, attractions and wet-weather options in one practical page.
Open the guideChoose a cottage near Loch Lomond and Arrochar
Browse Loch Lomond cottages, compare our Arrochar holiday cottages, or go straight to live direct availability. Guests travelling with dogs can also use our dog-friendly cottage guide.