Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, September 9, 2017
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Edinboro University
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September 7-10, 2017
Scotland has proud traditions of independent and innovative thinking, and the Edinboro Highland Games celebrates that heritage.
Please join us for the 24th Annual Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival September 7-10, featuring exceptional music, dance, athletics, art, food, and family gatherings! From beer tastings by local brewers to kids’ games and student competitions, the festival offers fun for all ages.
2017 Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival
THURSDAY, September 7, 2017
Sprague Farm & Brewery, Venango, Pa.
6 – 9 p.m……………….. Single Malt Whisky Tasting, Tiger Maple String Band and Festival Fiddlers & Harpers
FRIDAY, September 8, 2017
Various Venues in Edinboro, Pa.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m……….. Harp Workshop, First United Presbyterian Church (Route 6N)
3 – 6 p.m……………….. Scottish & Celtic Harp SHOWCASE, First United Presbyterian Church (Route 6N)
6 p.m……………………. Fiddle Workshop, Frank G. Pogue Student Center (open to all)
7 p.m……………………. Regional Scottish Fiddle Championships, Frank G. Pogue Student Center
7 p.m……………………. Chelsea House Orchestra & Dinner, Riverside Inn, Cambridge Springs, Pa.
7 p.m……………………. Calling of the Clans, Bonfire & Drum Circle Gazebo Lawns
SATURDAY, September 9, 2017
Edinboro University
All Day………………….. Photo Contest, All Festival
8 a.m……………………. Fiddle and Harp Competition Registrations, Frank G. Pogue Student Center
8 a.m……………………. Solo Bagpipe & Drum Competition Registration, McComb Fieldhouse Lawns
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m… Solo Bagpipe & Drum Competitions, McComb Fieldhouse Lawns
9 – 11 a.m……………… U.S. National Scottish Fiddle—Junior, Frank G. Pogue Student Center
9 a.m……………………. Highland Dance Competitions, McComb Fieldhouse Gym
9 – 11:30 a.m…………..U.S. National Scottish Harp Championships, Frank G. Pogue Student Center
9 a.m. – 3 p.m………… Pro/Am Heavy Athletic Competitions, Lawns
9 a.m. – 4 p.m………… Scottish Clan Gatherings, Clan Tent
9 a.m. – 4 p.m………… Scottish Village Vendors/ Gift Merchants, Lawns
9 a.m. – 4 p.m………… Weaving, Lawns
9 a.m. – 4 p.m………… Scottish & American Foods, Lawns & Lots
9 a.m. – 4 p.m………… Plein Air – Live Art & Exhibitions, Edinboro University
10 a.m. – 2 p.m………….Disc Golf Tournament, Edinboro University
10 a.m – 2 p.m…………. Archery, Lawns (Open to all)
10 a.m – 4 p.m…………. Design Competitions, Frank G. Pogue Student Center
10 a.m. – 3 p.m………… Childrens’ Crafts & Games, Lawns/McComb Fieldhouse
10 a.m. – 4 p.m………… Clydesdales, Lawns
10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m……. Music Performances, Music Tent
11 a.m. – 12 p.m………. Fiddle Workshop, Frank G. Pogue Student Center (open to all)
11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m……. Chelsea House Orchestra Concert, Music Tent
11 a.m. – 2 p.m………… Design Contest, Frank G. Pogue Student Center
11 a.m. – 4 p.m………… Beer Tasting, Lawns
12:00 noon……………… Opening Ceremonies & Massed Bands, Lawns
1 – 3 p.m………………….U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championships, Frank G. Pogue Student Center
1 – 3:30 p.m……………..U.S. National Scottish Harp Championships, Frank G. Pogue Student Center
1 – 3 p.m………………… Highland Dance Competitions, McComb Fieldhouse
1 – 4 p.m………………… Bagpipe Band Competitions, Van Houten Dining Hall
4:30 p.m…………………. Closing Ceremony/Massed Bands, Lawns
6 p.m – 10 p.m………… Ceilidh Dinner & Music, Frank G. Pogue Student Center
SUNDAY, September 10, 2017
Edinboro United Methodist Church
10:45 a.m……………….. Chelsea House Orchestra Concert, Sponsored by Edinboro United Methodist Church
All events are FREE except the ceilidh ($35). $10 per car parking donation appreciated!
All events go rain or shine. Rain Plan: Vendors in McComb Fieldhouse; Solo Piping & Drumming 3rd Floor Frank G. Pogue Student Center; Music in Celtic Court, Frank G. Pogue Student Center.
More information can be found at http://www.edinboro.edu/events/highland-games/schedule-of-events.html
