Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games 2015

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fergus SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES

SCOTLAND ... WITHOUT THE AIRFARE www.fergusscottishfestival.com or call 866.871.9442

THE HIGHLAND HERALD

Your Guide to the Games

Festival Site Map Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex Festival Site Map(Fergus) 550 Belsyde Avenue East, Fergus Ontario

Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus) 550 Belsyde Avenue East, Fergus Ontario

Heritage Tent

Legend Washrooms First Aid Rest/picnic areas Security Information Parking ATM

Avenue of the Clans

Baby Changing stations

Camping Rest Picnic

PIPER’S PUB John Allan Cameron’s Failte (formerly Sponsors Tent)

GATE BUY TICKETS

MAIN STAGE

Rest area

CLANS CLANS

McKiddies Centre

Rest Area

Scotland St. / Jones Baseline

Highland Pub

Quiet Camping

Tea Tent

Concessions

Concessions

Concessions

ENTRANCE

GATE BUY TICKETS

Concessions

Concessions

Camping

CLANS

MAIN FIELD

Highland Dance

Picn ic

Concessions

Ice

Picnic

Concessions

SPORTS COMPLEX

Dry Stone Wall Demonstration Area

Scottish at Heart Workshop Series (indoors)

INDOOR BUY TICKETS

Traffic Only

ENTRANCE

Main Entrance

Registration & Camping Parking entrance 2

Please note that there is a separate parking lot exit to aid in the flow of traffic coming into and leaving the festival.

EXIT ONLY

Parking entrance 1

Subject to change. Please check the website or app for updates. www.fergusscottishfestival.com You can download the app in the App store.

ENTRANCE

Belsyde Ave.

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Welcome to the 70th Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games!

On behalf of Council, staff and residents of Centre Wellington I extend a warm welcome to you as you join our historic community in celebrating the 70th Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. The picturesque Town of Fergus located on the scenic Grand River has proudly hosted the Annual Festival and Games since its founding in 1946.

We are pleased to have as our guests many talented performers, athletes and musicians who add to the flair and enthusiasm of the annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games. We extend a special warm welcome to the Clans, your families and friends. We’re certain your visit with us will be a rewarding and pleasant experience as you take in the stunning beauty and friendly hospitality of our picturesque community!

We hope you will enjoy this year’s celebration of all things Scottish. While in Centre Wellington, we invite you to visit our many unique shops in the historic downtowns of Fergus and Elora, walk along our riverscape, and enjoy our many parks and trails. Make the most of your visit and find out all that Centre Wellington has to offer at www.centrewellington.ca

WELLINGTON COUNTY POLICE SERVICES BOARD and members of the

WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP are looking forward to another exciting and successful

Scottish Festival & Highland Games “Safe Communities...

A Secure Ontario”

This Festival would not be possible without the determined efforts of a tremendous number of volunteers who devote countless hours organizing and presenting this traditional event; we convey our thanks to each of you for your commitment and hard work.

Enjoy the Festival, your stay, and plan to visit us again!

Sincerely, Mayor Kelly Linton - Township of Centre Wellington

As a lifelong resident of Wellington County, and as Wellington-Halton Hills’ elected representative in the Ontario Legislature, I am happy to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending the 2015 Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

While visiting our scenic area, I hope you will take time to enjoy our many fine restaurants, cafes, shops and other facilities. We also hope you will remember your stay and plan to visit us again.

I would also like to thank the sponsors, staff and volunteers for their dedication and commitment, which together make our Highland Games, year after year, one of the finest celebrations of Scottish heritage in North America.

Best Wishes Ted Arnott, M.P.P.

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I would like to welcome you to the 70th Anniversary of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, located in the beautiful undulating farmlands of Wellington County.

Having grown up in this community and having attended past events, I can tell you that the Festival and Games are sure to entertain.

Hundreds of volunteers and sponsors support the festival, hosting one of Canada’s premier summer events and attracting visitors from near and far.

Whether you are attending the Festival and Games for the first time or as a returning patron, the events are sure to leave you with lasting memories. I hope that you will take time to see all that Fergus and the surrounding countryside has to offer and that you will visit us again soon.

Michael Chong, P.C., M.P. Wellington-Halton Hills

519-843-7344

michael.chong@parl.gc.ca

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Table of Contents

10k Run Avenue of the Clans Contact Information Days at a Glance - Games Schedule Family Day Sunday Festival Site Map Festival Vendors Flower of Scotland Gate Times, Opening Hours, Ticket Pricing General Information Heritage Tent Highland Dance Competition Highland Dance Competition Winners 2014 Highland Pub Historic Downtown Fergus Entertainment Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Main Field Schedule McKiddies Centre Our Sponsors Parade Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario President’s Message Scottish at heart Workshop Series Scottish Heavy Events Shuttle Bus Tattoo Tea Tent Thank you Tug of War

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Contact Information Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25, Fergus, ON Canada N1M 2W7 Office Location: 160 Provost Lane, Fergus, ON Canada N1M 2M6 Phone: 519.787.0099 or 1.866.871.9442 Email: info@fergusscottishfestival.com Web: www.fergusscottishfestival.com Join us for the 71st Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games August 12-14, 2016

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President’s Message I speak on behalf of the Board of Directors, Committee Chairpersons, Members and Volunteers of the Festival in welcoming you to Fergus for our 70th annual Festival and Highland Games. Our passion and focus is to live up to our slogan and treat you to a little of “Scotland … without the airfare.”

We have an exciting line-up this year, with a great deal of what has made our Festival successful for many, many years and also some new features which will pique the interest of all ages.

We have an incredible musical programme this year. The festivities start on Thursday night with the Pipes, Plaid and Pageantry Parade downtown, with all of the bars and pubs featuring Celtic music. Then on to a myriad of musical talents on the Festival grounds throughout the weekend.

We have designated Sunday as Family Day, focusing on making things enjoyable, comfortable and affordable to families with younger children.

Don’t forget to visit historic downtown Fergus, a town still very proud of its strong Scottish roots.

We are very proud to have Tommy Leadbeater as our Honorary Chieftain this year. Tommy, a favorite with many regular Festival goers, has been delighting audiences here at the Festival for 16 years and will be a great Ambassador for the Festival this year.

Please make the most of your weekend and do not hesitate to ask any of our Volunteers for any assistance you may need.

C’ead mile failte!

(a hundred thousand welcomes) David Radley President

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The Flower of Scotland To be sung by all during the Welcoming Ceremonies

O flower of Scotland When will we see Your like again That fought and died for Your wee bit hill and glen That stood against him Proud Edward’s army And sent him homeward To think again The hills are bare now And autumn leaves lie thick and still O’er land that is lost now Which those so dearly held That stood against him Proud Edward’s army And sent him homeward To think again Those days are passed now And in the past they must remain But we can still rise now And be the nation again That stood against him Proud Edward’s army And sent him homeward To think again

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Gate Times & Opening Hours Main Entrance (Sportsplex) Friday, August 7 3:00 pm Saturday, August 8 7:30 am Sunday, August 9 7:30 am Gate 3 - Parking North (ice) Friday, August 7 3:00 pm Saturday, August 8 7:30 am Sunday, August 9 7:30 am Gate 4 - Parking South (Camping) Friday, August 7 9:00 am Saturday, August 8 7:30 am Sunday, August 9 7:30 am Highland Pub Friday, August 7 3:00 pm - 1:00 am Saturday, August 8 11:00 am - 1:00 am Sunday, August 9 11:00 am - 8:00 pm *Please check weekend schedule to ensure programming is available during your visit.

Ticket Prices Children 12 & Under FREE! Friday, August 7 Youth 13-18 Adult 19-59 Senior 60+

$20 $25 $20

Saturday, August 8 Youth Adult Senior

$20 $25 $20

Sunday, August 9 Youth Adult Senior

$15 $18 $15

Weekend Youth Adult Senior

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Sunday Family 2 Adults 1 Youth Additional Youth

$40 $11 each

* All prices include HST * Highland Pub cover $5 without day of or weekend wristband

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Information Tent: The Information Tent is on the grass outside the back Sportsplex doors, and is open: Friday 3:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm. Check here for changes to the Festival Itinerary.

Washrooms: There is a building adjacent to the Camping area at the North end of Concessions. Portables with sinks and washroom trailers are available throughout the site.

See site map on page 3 for locations.

Registrations and Camping Tent: Camping registration package pick-ups, and Volunteer check-ins take place here. Located at the entrance to parking.

Open Thursday 3:00-11:00pm, Friday 7:00am- 10:00pm, Saturday 7:00am-4:30pm, Sunday 7:00am-3:00pm.

No exchanges or refunds.

Pay Phone: Located inside the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.

Parking: On-site parking $5 per day. Limited handicapped parking by permit only and subject to availability.

Assisted Services: Parking- Limited parking by permit only. Washrooms available in the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.

ATM: Located at all paying gates, the entrance to the Highland Pub and near concessions row.

Souvenirs: Official Festival Souvenirs can be purchased at locations throughout the Festival.

Lost Children: Please bring lost children to the Security Trailer by the Information Tent.

Lost & Found: Located at the Security Trailer by the Information Tent.

Accommodations: Listings available at the Information Tent.

First Aid: Provided by the St. John Ambulance. Located near the Highland Pub and Heritage Tent areas.

Ice: Located beside Gate 3 (north)

FREE Shuttle Bus The Shuttle Bus service is the link between Fergus, Elora, Belwood and the Scottish Festival site, and is generously sponsored by local BIA businesses and the friendly merchants of Fergus, Elora and Belwood. It’s a convenient way to experience all that the area has to offer during your stay from shopping and eating, to viewing the famously beautiful, natural scenic landscape.

Bus Schedule The shuttle bus will be running on: Friday, August 7, 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm Saturday, August 8, 9:00 am – 11:30 pm There will be no buses on Sunday.

Extra buses will run during peak times.

Stops are: Grand River Raceway (Elora, Wellington County Rd. 21) Elora Legion (110 Metcalfe St.) Bissell Park (Elora, 127 East Mill St.) Fergus Legion (500 Blair St.) I love Chocolate/ The Bookery (Fergus, 127 St. Andrew St. W.) Fergus Marketplace on the River parking lot (105 Queen St.) The Chamber of Commerce (Fergus, 400 Tower St. S.) Highland Pines Campground/ Pine Meadows (Belwood, Wellington County Rd. 19)

A schedule will be posted at each bus stop advising bus arrival and departure times.

Buses will be running in a continuous loop. The wait time is not expected to exceed a half hour.

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Pipes, Plaid and Pageantry Parade

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Two historical walking tours at 11am and 2pm. Tours start in front of the newly renovated Fergus Library downtown Fergus on Main St.

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A Celtic Jam is being hosted at the Brew house on the Grand on Friday afternoon 4-7pm.

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Rehearsal Fergus Grand Theatre Fergus Grand Theatre -Tommy & Friends Guests - David Leask, Gillebride Jil Scooter, Steel City Rovers

One historical walking tour at 11am. Tours start in front of the newly renovated Fergus Library downtown Fergus on Main St.

Tommy Leadbeater and Friends at the Grand Theatre Sponsored by The Grand 92.9

Always a highlight of the downtown festivities during the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, the Saturday evening concert promises to be an intimate event that spotlights the musical heritage of the talented cast. The songs may have travelled from Scotland to Alabama, Cape Breton and Ontario, but the journey has only enriched them.

Chieftain Tommy Leadbeater welcomes Scooter Muse, David Leask, Jil Chambless, Gillebrìde MacMillan and The Steel City Rovers to join him in an impromptu acoustic ceilidh celebrating the musical heritage of Scotland through the years and over the miles.

The Saturday night concert really is all about the music. The great acoustics and sightlines of the theatre, far away from the carnival atmosphere of the Festival, allow the musicians to sparkle and shine as they react with the other artists on stage, connect with the songs and their history, and most of all, entertain the audience.

Join us for a wonderful evening of song and celebration in the plush seats and air-conditioned comfort of the glorious Fergus Grand Theatre on Saturday August 8th at 8 pm.

Be part of the rollicking respite at the Fergus Grand Theatre with Tommy and Friends.

Tickets are available at the Theatre box office, or visit www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca Admission is $28, including handling and HST. Tickets are only $15 for Festival attendees with wristband.

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Friday Night Tattoo Sponsored by David Whysall International Fireworks FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH 7:00 pm - Pre Tattoo | 8:00 pm - Tattoo

FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT AND TATTOO SCHEDULE 7:00

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Pre-Tattoo Tommy Leadbeater, Opening Act Massed Bands with individual band presentations Massed Fling Gathering of the Clans and the Lightin’ with Special Guest Vocalist - David Leask INTERMISSION Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Sponsored by Celebrate Ontario Fireworks (or earlier to coincide with RHCP encore if amenable) Albannach Intermission

This year we bring you a whole new experience to compliment the tradition, a Friday night concert! The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are here from Scotland to rock your kilts off with their groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and Rock/ Pop Anthems which they proudly call ‘Bagrock’. The concert is included in your Friday night ticket!

The Tattoo is a remarkable spectacle of Pipe Bands, Brass and Marching ensembles and Scottish themed performances. It simply is the finest way to kick off our Festival weekend. Don’t miss the rallying of the Clans and a moving tribute to the Homeland with a grand finale of dazzling fireworks by our own David Whysall International Fireworks Inc. of Fergus.

The audience is encouraged to pay tribute to the Scottish homeland with a candle during the “Lightin” ceremony ($3 each or 2/$5).

“Salute to the 50th Anniversary of Canada’s Flag”

The Schiehallion Dance ensemble was established in Hamilton in 1968, by former World Champion Highland Dancer, Sandra Bald Jones, who continues as their director along with Dana Gamache and Laura Banfield, who are also choreographers. Over the years dancers have come and gone, but the enthusiasm and high standards maintained by this group have resulted in delighting audiences in many parts of Canada, the United States, Great Britain, Asia and Europe.

The Tattoo WHAT IS A TATTOO? Imagine yourself sitting in a tavern in seventeenth century Holland. In these days, when British troops served in the lowlands, it was the custom for a drummer to march through the streets beating his drum to warn the troops that it was time to leave the taverns and return to their billets for the night.

The Dutch innkeepers, at the sound of the drum would “doe den tap toe” or “turn off the taps”, the local last call equivalent of “time, gentlemen please”. In English, “taptoe” became “tattoo” and over the years the drummer was accompanied by a fife or bugle player and, perhaps a piper.

Such groups were the beginnings of the regimental band and in an early exercise in public relations; the band performed concerts for the local population.

What started as a practical daily routine in army life is today the military tattoo, a show featuring the lively rhythm of marching bands, elegant dances, stirring cadence of the pipes and drums and breathtaking military displays.

*Times are subject to change. Please visit our website or app for updates.

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Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan

Avenue of the Clans Sponsored by Rowe Electric FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH

SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH

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Rallying of the Clans

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Parade of the Clans Welcoming Ceremonies

SUNDAY AUGUST 9TH 9:00 am

Avenue of the Clans Open 10:00 am

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Clans Registered at time of Printing: Featured Clan: MacTavish Clan Arthur Clan Baird Clan Cameron Clan Cunningham Clan Donald Clan Elliot Clan Farquharson Clan Fergusson Clan Gray Clan Gunn Clan Hunter

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10 K Run Brought to you in partnership with the Guelph Victors Running Club.

SUNDAY AUGUST 9TH

9:00 am - Fergus Highland Rugby Club, Victoria Park, 160 Albert St.

If you’re up for some Scottish Athletics of a different nature, don’t forget about our ever-popular Highland Games Run on Sunday morning. Featuring a 10K run, or the 2 x 5K partner relay; we invite you be an athlete or a spectator cheering along one of Fergus and Elora’s prettiest tree-lined streets. Pipers at the start and finish line, with the McKiddies fun run grand finale. Cool off with a pint, good food and live entertainment with buy one get one free Sunday Family Day Fergus Scottish Festival coupons for all participants. Wear your plaid!

Registration is available before hand or the day of the race.

Visit the Festival website for details.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 10 AM St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 325 St. George St. W., Fergus The Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan tradition is an old one. After the defeat of the Scots by the English in 1746, the wearing of the tartan and the keeping of any Highland ways or culture was forbidden in hopes this would forever subdue the rebellious Scottish spirit. However the Scots were fervent Christians, and canny as well. They clung to their ancient traditions by putting them underground.

The Kirkin’ was an important part of this in that one Sunday a year, the populace went to church wearing a concealed piece of the tartan, and at a certain moment set aside in the service, the tartan was touched while the minister pronounced a blessing on all tartans. Scots once more pledged their loyalty and respect to their old traditions.

Pick up a festival passport!

Kids (and Big Kids), take a Festival Passport and collect stamps and autographs! You can pick up a festival passport at the Clan information tent or McKiddies Centre or the information booth.

Look for the PASSPORT POINT signs for the opportunity to add a stamp to your passport.

Don’t forget the Clans - they have great stamps too!

Once you have collected ten (10) stamps you can take your passport to the Information Booth and receive a voucher for a free treat from one of our vendors!

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Horseshoeing Wha Will Nae Fight for Charlie?

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Sheep Shearing The centuries old tradition of sheep shearing is brought to life again this year by Tom Redpath, a professional shearer with over 30 years of experience. His goal is to educate the audience about this traditional craft and demonstrate the intricacies of shearing a sheep that weighs as much as a small man.

Spinning & Weaving The members of the Guelph Guild of Handweavers & Spinners will demonstrate various techniques to educate our visitors about the steps taken to create beauty from the wool of the sheep. Observe the process of spinning the washed, cleaned, and sometimes dyed wool that will then be knit, crocheted, or woven into various articles to keep us warm in the cooler months. See the wool go from the sheep to a finished shawl over the weekend.

Hand Quilting Virginia Ingleby, owner of our local quilt shop Under Cover Quilts and More, will be joined by members of The Grand Quilt Guild of Fergus for a demonstration of hand stitching skills related to quilting.

Rope Making Try your hand at making a piece of rope like the early settlers did.

Do you have the muscles and the stamina to finish it?

The Story Teller Stories about the thistle, the spider, and the wild haggis will entertain you, as re-enactor Douglas Robinson, in full highland costume, takes to the stage or the tree shaded corners to tell his fanciful tales.

The Art of Shoeing a Horse Paul, a local farrier, will demonstrate the technique of giving his horse a firm footing with properly fitted horseshoes. Be sure to meet Earl, the four footed star of the show.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm

Horseshoeing Storyteller Doug Robinson Sheep Shearing Wha Will Nae Fight for Charlie?

Horseshoeing Sheep Shearing Wha Will Nae Fight for Charlie?

Tom Leadbeater Interactive Scottish Country Dancing Sheep Shearing Fergus Pipe Band

Scottish Country Dancing The art of Scottish country dancing is alive and thriving. Join dancers from around the region as they help us learn some simple dances. This is an event for all ages and great exercise as well.

Col. John McCrae Exhibit The Guelph Civic Museum presents a memorial display in honour of Col. John McCrae, a native of Guelph, who wrote the poem In Flanders Fields for us 100 years ago. Visit us to learn about the man and his legacy.

Poppy Making A local fabric artist joins us to share her yearlong project of making handmade poppies. Explore the easy method and perhaps go home and make some for yourself.

Rag Rug Making In the past, Canadian homes were filled with rag rugs made from scraps. Learn this unusual technique for making floor rugs from recycled fabric scraps. Our grandparents made rugs like this before the word recycling became the in thing.

Calligraphy Members of the Guelph Calligraphy Guild will demonstrate the art of fine hand written calligraphy. Come by see them create personalized handmade bookmarks that are little works of art.

Songs From The Harp Returning this year is Pennie Young and her delicate finger work on the harp. There will be time for personal interaction with the her in case you want to try your hand at playing the harp or seeing up close how it is played.

Hand Embroidery Display and Demonstration The Canadian Embroiderers Guild Guelph will join us with a display of treasured handwork skills passed on to us by our ancestors. Goldwork, stumpwork, crazy quilting, lacemaking, and hand bead work will be dis-played. Some stitching will be demonstrated as time allows.

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Days at a Glance

Sponsored by Highland Marketing *All times are subject to change

THURSDAY AUGUST 6TH 5:00 pm Janice Howie, Nick Gush Breadalbane Inn 7:30 pm Pipes, Plaid & Pageantry Parade Downtown 8:00 pm Tom Leadbeater with special guests Scooter Muse

and Jil Chambless

Brewhouse on the Grand

8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH

David Leask Albannach Shananigans Steel City Rovers

O’Brien’s Tap House Fergus Legion D’s Sports Bar & Grill Goofie Newfie

Scottish Heavy Events School Competition Main Field 11:00 am Historial Walking Tour Downtown Library 12:00 pm Roving Groups of Individual Pipers/Drummers Downtown 2:00 pm Historial Walking Tour Downtown Library 4:00 pm Celtic Jam Brewhouse

6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:45 pm 11:00 pm 12:00 am

7:00 pm

Fergus Pipe Band Pre Tattoo Tattoo Red Hot Chilli Pipers Fireworks Albannach Steel City Rovers

Highland Pub Main Field Main Field Main Field Main Field Highland Pub Highland Pub

SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH 8:30 am

9:00 am 10:00 am

10:30 am 11:00 am

11:30 am 12:00 pm

12:20 pm

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Solo Piping and Drumming Competitions Festival Grounds Highland Dancing Competitions Highland Dancing Heavy Events Competitions International & North America Main Field Avenue of the Clans Opens Avenue of the Clans Tug of War Competitions Main Field Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean Indoors Sportsplex Horseshoeing Heritage Tent Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Wha Will Nae Fight For Charlie?

Heritage Tent Highland Dance Championship Highland Dancing Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Art of Lucet Tool – Accessories Workshop Indoors Sportsplex Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent Historial Walking Tour Downtown Library Guinness World Record Caber Toss Main Field Steel City Rovers Heritage Tent Welcoming Ceremonies Main Field Parade of the Clans Main Field Shananigans Highland Pub Horseshoeing Heritage Tent David Leask Indoors Sportsplex Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Massed Fling Main Field

12:30pm 1:00 pm

1:15 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm

2:30 pm 3:00 pm

3:30 pm 4:00 pm

5:30 pm 6:00 pm

FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH 8:30 am

5:00 pm

Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Main Field Main Field Indoors Sportsplex Main Field Highland Pub Highland Pub

Tommy and Friends & Guests David Leask & Gillebride MacMillan Fergus Grand Theatre Shananigans Highland Pub 10:00 pm Jil, Scooter, Steel City Rovers Fergus Grand Theatre Parsonsfield Highland Pub 12:00 am Albannach Highland Pub 8:00 pm

SUNDAY AUGUST 9TH 8:30 am

9:00 am

Massed Bands Main Field Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean Indoors Sportsplex Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Music with Kara McKiddies Tent Pre-premier Award Presentation Highland Dancing Pipe Band Competitions Main Field Storyteller Doug Robinson Heritage Tent Albannach Highland Pub Interactive Scottish Country Dancing Heritage Tent Steel City Rovers Indoors Sportsplex Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Songs from the Harp with Penny Young Heritage Tent Bagpipes Demo & How To Play Indoors Sportsplex Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent Celtic Clogging Workshop with Angela Cameron Indoors Sportsplex Caber Toss Main Field Storyteller Doug Robinson Heritage Tent Championship Awards Highland Dancing Steel City Rovers Highland Pub Songs from the Harp with Penny Young Heritage Tent James Hill Workshop Indoors Sportsplex Bob MacLean Tea Tent

Closing Ceremonies Massed Bands Bagpipes Demo & How to Play Pipe and Drum Awards Battle of the Pipe Bands James Hill

10:00 am

10:30 am 11:00 am

11:30 am 12:00 pm

Roving Groups of Individual Pipers/Drummers Festival Grounds Heavy Events Competitions – Junior, Amateur, Women & Master Main Field Highland Games 10K Run & 2 x 5K Shuttle Run Highland Rugby Club Highland Dancing Competitions Highland Dancing Avenue of the Clans Opens Avenue of the Clans Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan St. Andrew’s Prebyterian Church Learn Celtic Clogging with Angela Cameron and Group Indoors Sportsplex Horseshoeing Heritage Tent Art of Lucet Tool – Nessie Sculpture Indoors Sportsplex Storyteller Doug Robinson Heritage Tent Pipe Band Performances Highland Pub Kids McHeavies Main Field Premier Highland Dancing Competition Highland Dancing Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Celtic Clogging Workshop with Angela Cameron Indoors Sportsplex Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent David Leask Tea Tent Wha Will Nae Fight For Charlie?

Heritage Tent Shananigans Highland Pub Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent Horseshoeing Heritage Tent Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean Indoors Sportsplex

Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games

12:30 pm 1:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:30 pm 3:00 pm

3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm

5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Massed Bands Main Field Pipe Band Performances Highland Pub Knights Battle Performance Main Field Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent David Leask Indoors Sportsplex Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Wha Will Nae Fight For Charlie?

Tom Leadbeater Heritage Tent Albannach Highland Pub James Hill Workshop Indoors Sportsplex Kids McHeavies Main Field Music with Kara McKiddies Tent Interactive Scottish Country Dancing Heritage Tent Pipe Band Performance Highland Pub Medival Dance Performance Main Field Caber Toss Main Field Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean Indoors Sportsplex Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent Fergus Pipe Band Heritage Tent James Hill Highland Pub David Leask Indoors Sportsplex Premier Highland Awards Ceremony Highland Dancing Massed Bands Main Field The Last Word Main Field Steel City Rovers Highland Pub Battle of the Pipe Bands Highland Pub Steel City Rovers Highland Pub

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Days at a Glance

Sponsored by Highland Marketing *All times are subject to change

THURSDAY AUGUST 6TH 5:00 pm Janice Howie, Nick Gush Breadalbane Inn 7:30 pm Pipes, Plaid & Pageantry Parade Downtown 8:00 pm Tom Leadbeater with special guests Scooter Muse

and Jil Chambless

Brewhouse on the Grand

8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH

David Leask Albannach Shananigans Steel City Rovers

O’Brien’s Tap House Fergus Legion D’s Sports Bar & Grill Goofie Newfie

Scottish Heavy Events School Competition Main Field 11:00 am Historial Walking Tour Downtown Library 12:00 pm Roving Groups of Individual Pipers/Drummers Downtown 2:00 pm Historial Walking Tour Downtown Library 4:00 pm Celtic Jam Brewhouse

6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:45 pm 11:00 pm 12:00 am

7:00 pm

Fergus Pipe Band Pre Tattoo Tattoo Red Hot Chilli Pipers Fireworks Albannach Steel City Rovers

Highland Pub Main Field Main Field Main Field Main Field Highland Pub Highland Pub

SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH 8:30 am

9:00 am 10:00 am

10:30 am 11:00 am

11:30 am 12:00 pm

12:20 pm

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Solo Piping and Drumming Competitions Festival Grounds Highland Dancing Competitions Highland Dancing Heavy Events Competitions International & North America Main Field Avenue of the Clans Opens Avenue of the Clans Tug of War Competitions Main Field Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean Indoors Sportsplex Horseshoeing Heritage Tent Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Wha Will Nae Fight For Charlie?

Heritage Tent Highland Dance Championship Highland Dancing Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Art of Lucet Tool – Accessories Workshop Indoors Sportsplex Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent Historial Walking Tour Downtown Library Guinness World Record Caber Toss Main Field Steel City Rovers Heritage Tent Welcoming Ceremonies Main Field Parade of the Clans Main Field Shananigans Highland Pub Horseshoeing Heritage Tent David Leask Indoors Sportsplex Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Massed Fling Main Field

12:30pm 1:00 pm

1:15 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm

2:30 pm 3:00 pm

3:30 pm 4:00 pm

5:30 pm 6:00 pm

FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH 8:30 am

5:00 pm

Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Main Field Main Field Indoors Sportsplex Main Field Highland Pub Highland Pub

Tommy and Friends & Guests David Leask & Gillebride MacMillan Fergus Grand Theatre Shananigans Highland Pub 10:00 pm Jil, Scooter, Steel City Rovers Fergus Grand Theatre Parsonsfield Highland Pub 12:00 am Albannach Highland Pub 8:00 pm

SUNDAY AUGUST 9TH 8:30 am

9:00 am

Massed Bands Main Field Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean Indoors Sportsplex Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Music with Kara McKiddies Tent Pre-premier Award Presentation Highland Dancing Pipe Band Competitions Main Field Storyteller Doug Robinson Heritage Tent Albannach Highland Pub Interactive Scottish Country Dancing Heritage Tent Steel City Rovers Indoors Sportsplex Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Songs from the Harp with Penny Young Heritage Tent Bagpipes Demo & How To Play Indoors Sportsplex Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent Celtic Clogging Workshop with Angela Cameron Indoors Sportsplex Caber Toss Main Field Storyteller Doug Robinson Heritage Tent Championship Awards Highland Dancing Steel City Rovers Highland Pub Songs from the Harp with Penny Young Heritage Tent James Hill Workshop Indoors Sportsplex Bob MacLean Tea Tent

Closing Ceremonies Massed Bands Bagpipes Demo & How to Play Pipe and Drum Awards Battle of the Pipe Bands James Hill

10:00 am

10:30 am 11:00 am

11:30 am 12:00 pm

Roving Groups of Individual Pipers/Drummers Festival Grounds Heavy Events Competitions – Junior, Amateur, Women & Master Main Field Highland Games 10K Run & 2 x 5K Shuttle Run Highland Rugby Club Highland Dancing Competitions Highland Dancing Avenue of the Clans Opens Avenue of the Clans Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan St. Andrew’s Prebyterian Church Learn Celtic Clogging with Angela Cameron and Group Indoors Sportsplex Horseshoeing Heritage Tent Art of Lucet Tool – Nessie Sculpture Indoors Sportsplex Storyteller Doug Robinson Heritage Tent Pipe Band Performances Highland Pub Kids McHeavies Main Field Premier Highland Dancing Competition Highland Dancing Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Celtic Clogging Workshop with Angela Cameron Indoors Sportsplex Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent David Leask Tea Tent Wha Will Nae Fight For Charlie?

Heritage Tent Shananigans Highland Pub Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent Horseshoeing Heritage Tent Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean Indoors Sportsplex

Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games

12:30 pm 1:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:30 pm 3:00 pm

3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm

5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Massed Bands Main Field Pipe Band Performances Highland Pub Knights Battle Performance Main Field Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent David Leask Indoors Sportsplex Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Wha Will Nae Fight For Charlie?

Tom Leadbeater Heritage Tent Albannach Highland Pub James Hill Workshop Indoors Sportsplex Kids McHeavies Main Field Music with Kara McKiddies Tent Interactive Scottish Country Dancing Heritage Tent Pipe Band Performance Highland Pub Medival Dance Performance Main Field Caber Toss Main Field Sheep Shearing Heritage Tent Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean Indoors Sportsplex Janice, Nick and Terry Tea Tent Learn to Highland Dance McKiddies Tent Fergus Pipe Band Heritage Tent James Hill Highland Pub David Leask Indoors Sportsplex Premier Highland Awards Ceremony Highland Dancing Massed Bands Main Field The Last Word Main Field Steel City Rovers Highland Pub Battle of the Pipe Bands Highland Pub Steel City Rovers Highland Pub

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Family Day Sunday - New! Sponsored by Reids Heritage Homes SUNDAY, AUgUSt 9th 10am-10:30 am 11am-11:45 am 11am-11:30 am 12-12:45 pm 1:00pm 2pm-2:30 pm 2pm-2:45 pm 3:00pm 3pm-3:45pm

Workshop Series Workshop Series Main Field McKiddies Tent Main Field Main Field Workshop Series Main Field McKiddies Tent

Art of Lucet tool - Nessie soft sculpture Learn Celtic Clogging with Angela & her ‘Kick up a Fuss’ group!

Kids McHeavies Learn to Highland Dance Battle performance & then Fight a Knight!

Kids McHeavies James Hill Ukulele workshop - yes, kids can join in too!

Medieval dance performance then you get to learn the moves! For Kids of ALL ages!

Learn to Highland Dance

We’ve added extra programming to our Sunday line up, just for families with kids who are looking for lots of activities to get involved in!

With great activities already available at the McKiddies Centre all weekend like Learn to Highland Dance and Singalong with Kara, and great programming in the Heritage Centre, we also have a couple of workshops in our new Scottish at Heart Workshop Series and McHeavies for kids on Main Field too. With new picnic areas for families to relax and bring a picnic lunch, Sunday is a special family day! All of the additional programming is FREE (included in your festival pass)!

C O M M U N I T Y PA R T N E R S H I P S

YMCA - YWCA of Guelph

“The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is committed to building healthy communities, with a focus on healthy child, youth and young adult development. With the support of the Guelph Mercury, we have been able to share the variety of programs, opportunities and services that we offer to community members.

As a long standing supporter of the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph’s Women of Distinction™ Fundraising Gala, the Guelph Mercury’s support has helped contribute to the development of youth in our community, through our Teenage Parents Program which is supported by the fundraiser each year.

Thank you to the Guelph Mercury for your continued support and commitment to the Guelph Y and our community!”

JAMES M. BONK, Chief Executive Officer The Guelph Mercury is proud to give back to the community through our own charitable initiatives.

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Enjoy the Games!

Proudly serving the CW Community since 1999 Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Scottish at heart Workshop Series Sponsored by Guelph Mercury SAtURDAY, AUgUSt 8th 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean Art of Lucet tool - accessories workshop David Leask Gillebride MacMillan & Bob Maclean Steel City Rovers Celtic clogging Workshop with Angela Cameron James Hill Workshop Bagpipes demo and How to Play

New! Scottish at Heart Workshop Series

This year we bring you a whole new experience, all under one roof! This NEW series of workshops which run both Saturday and Sunday was created to teach, entertain and inspire those with or without Scottish heritage in an interactive setting. All workshops take place inside the Sportsplex, in the Gord Brown Hall.

Learn some Scottish Gaelic, learn about the parts and special skills needed to play the bagpipes, and bring your ukulele. Yes, your ukulele! Many workshops to choose from, all included in your Saturday, Sunday or Weekend pass!

SUNDAY, AUgUSt 9th 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00

pm

2:00

pm

3:00

pm

4:00

pm

Art of Lucet tool - Nessie sculpture - kids Celtic clogging Workshop with Angela Cameron Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean David Leask James Hill Workshop Gillebride MacMillan & Bob MacLean David Leask

James hill, East Coast style Ukulele workshop Junos and East Coast Music Awards 2015 nominee James Hill will lead two work-shops over the weekend, East Coast style. James is a multi-talented musician but is best known around the world for his amazing skill on the ukulele.

James is a huge advocate of music in schools and runs a program to teach others to teach children how to play the ukulele. This workshop is for all ages!

Special Features

Sponsored by Celebrate Ontario gillebrĂŹde MacMillan: Author, singer-songwriter and actor in the highly popular Outlander series on Starz TV, will lead an interactive Gaelic Song Workshop. This work-shop is not to be missed!

Other workshops include: • Learn about the bagpipes, join a songwriting workshop, learn the ancient art of the lucet (braiding/roping), learn celtic clogging (bring your clogging/tap shoes if you have them!), learn to highland dance (in the McKiddies venue - all ages welcome!), learn traditional Scottish songs in a sing-along, and much more! *Times are subject to change.

Please visit our website or app for updates.

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McKiddies Centre Sponsored by Boston Pizza All Day Events Arts and Crafts with Michaels’ | giant Mural | Curling | Face painting SAtURDAY, AUgUSt 8th 11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

Learn to Highland Dance Music with Kara Learn to Highland Dance

Blue Bonnet Lassies School of highland Dance – Learn

to Highland dance with Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance. Students will perform their skills and then the teachers will teach you a little Highland dancing.

Music with Kara

Be entertained by Kara, a gifted young, blind musician with 3 CD’s to her credit! Sponsored by Shaw Music, Kara is the Music Director for St. John’s Church, and can play nearly anything you ask her to!

Blackthorn Productions

Learn about the awesome weaponry and strategic battle tactics and fight a knight yourself! Watch and learn to dance like they did centuries ago. There will be added entertainment on the main field on Sunday, our special Family Day!

SUNDAY, AUgUSt 9th Learn to Highland Dance Music with Kara Learn to Highland Dance

11:00 am 2:00 pm 3:30 pm

All Day Events

Crafts table - Crafts donated by Michaels. giant Mural - Come and enjoy the joys of larger than life colouring mural.

Curling – A curling rink on a pint-sized scale, our ever popular kid’s curling rink is a fabulous attraction.

Kids photo contest!

We’re looking for the best shot of the festival weekend and if you’re 4-15, you are eligible to enter!

You can win a Canon Powershot Sx400is 16mp ccd 30x 3” Camera!

Go to www.fergusscottishfestival.com or our festival app and click on the ‘Photo contest’ link

Bring the whole clan!

With over 100 menu items, there is something for everyone.

We’re just around the corner: LEFT out of Sportsplex parking lot; LEFT at Shopper’s Drug Mart (Tower St.); LEFT at next light (McQueen Blvd.).

You’ll see us on the right — 100 McQueen Blvd. 519-787-6963 Boston Pizza and the Boston Pizza roundel are registered trademarks of Boston Pizza Royalties Limited Partnership, used under license. We'll Make You A Fan is a trademark of Boston Pizza International Inc. ©Boston Pizza International Inc. 2015.

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Main Field Sponsored by Federal Arts & Heritage Fund FRIDAY, AUgUSt 7th 7:00 pm Pre Tattoo | 8:00 pm Tattoo SAtURDAY, AUgUSt 8 8:30 8:30 10:00 11:30 12:00

am am am am pm

12:30 1:00 1:30 5:00

pm pm pm pm

5:30 pm

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Heavy Events Competitions Solo Piping and Drumming Competitions Tug of War Competitions World Record Caber Toss Welcoming Ceremonies Parade of the Clans, Massed Fling Massed Bands Heavy Events Competitions continue Pipe Band Competitions Closing Ceremonies Massed Bands

Pipe and Drum Awards

SUNDAY, AUgUSt 9th 8:30 12:30 1:00 3:00 4:30 5:00

am pm pm pm pm pm

Heavy Events Competitions Massed Bands Knight’s Battle Performance Medieval Dance and Knights Performance Massed Bands The Last Word

2015 Tug of War Competition Sponsored by DeBoer’s Equipment SAtURDAY, AUgUSt 8th

10:00 am on the Main Field The Festival, in co-operation with the Canadian Tug of War Association, presents the 2015 competition.

Watch this timeless show of brawn, skill, patience and teamwork where various teams from different weight classes compete in the ultimate test of strength and stamina. The Fergus Scottish Festival is the qualifying event for the World Championships in Sweden to be helld in 2016.

Competing teams this year are: Bluewater Ellice Nissouri South-East Hope Toronto Highlanders Men’s Weight Classes: 580kg: 640 kg: 700 kg: and catch weight *All events, times and locations are subject to change

Tea Tent

Sponsored by Bentley’s Come enjoy a tea, treat and some tunes in the Tea Tent.

SAtURDAY, AUgUSt 8th 10:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 4:00 pm

Janice, Nick, Terry Janice, Nick, Terry Janice, Nick, Terry Bob MacLean

SUNDAY, AUgUSt 9th 11:00 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

David Leask Janice, Nick, Terry Janice, Nick, Terry

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Nick and Janice Janice, Nick and often accompanied by musician Terry Van Dreumel have been “wowing” audiences for the past few years with their unique and breathtaking versions of traditional and current Celtic Music.

David Leask Originally from Jedburgh, Scotland, David is a powerful per¬forming songwriter, who has built an artistic bridge between the influences of his birthplace and the fresh possibilities of his adopted Canadian home to produce three critically-acclaimed CD’s and numerous international songwriting awards. Songwriters Magazine called David, “the most consistent Canadian songwriting competition winner.”

Bob MacLean Bob MacLean is a Celtic guitarist & folksinger with roots in Cape Breton (Glace Bay) and Quebec. Over the years he’s played many styles including rock n’ roll, classical, pop and traditional folk. It was in the mid 90’s that he began exploring his East Coast roots is now well known for his fingerstyle guitar skills and his love of East Coast traditional music and songs.

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Highland Dance Competition Sponsored by Maple Lodge Farms SAtURDAY, AUgUSt 8th 7:45 am 8:30 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:15 pm

4:00 pm

Registration Dancing Starts Championship Break for Welcoming Ceremonies Award Presentation - Pre Premier Championships to follow Championship Awards

SUNDAY, AUgUSt 9th 8:00 am 9:00 am

11:00 am 4:30 pm

Registration National Competition Commences, Awards to Follow Premier Highland Premier Highland Awards Ceremony

Continuing the Scottish tradition of Highland Dance, the Fergus Scottish Festival Championships, Highland competitions and National Dance competitions will be presented. The Fergus Scottish Festival Championship is only offered to Premier dancers in various age categories. The four Highland Dances are danced and the competitors are judged by three adjudicators. The marks are combined to determine the winner in each dance and the overall Champion.

The Highland competitions are offered to both Premier and Pre-Premier dancers (Primary/ Beginner/Novice/Intermediate). Each section is also divided based on age. One adjudicator judges the four Highland Dances.

The National Dance competitions are offered to both Premier and Pre-Premier dancers (Beginner/ Novice/Intermediate). Each section is further divided based on age. Three National dances are performed and judged by one adjudicator.

Fergus Scottish Festival Championship

Championships are special competitions for Premier dancers that are sanctioned by the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. The Fergus Scottish Festival Championship was created in celebration of the Festival’s 60th Anniversary.

Separate Championships are awarded by age group up to a maximum of 6.

Dancers perform the Highland Fling, the Sword Dance, the Seann Triubhas and the Strathspey & Reel. Overall Trophies are awarded to three places with a cash award to the Champion, First Runner-Up and Second Runner-Up.

Pre-Premier Highland Competition

This competition is for primary to intermediate dancers and includes the Highland Fling, Pas de Bas, Sword Dance, Seann Triubhas, and Strathspey & Half Tulloch.

Primary dancers receive participation gifts while Beginners to Intermediates receive winner and runner-up trophies and monetary scholarships.

Premier Highland Competition

The Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Seann Triubhas, and Strasthspey & Half Tulloch are included in this competition for Premier A & B Dancers. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded.

National Competitions

Open to Beginners through Premier dancers, dances include the Strathspey & Highland Reel, the Barracks, the Village Maid, the Flora MacDonald and the Scottish Lilt. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded.

Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Congratulations to the 2014 Winners of the Maple Lodge Farms Highland Dance Competition Spirit Award Winners: Avery Taylor Kira Tempest Charlotte Dempsey Hannah Bellingham Morgan MacDonald Victoria Wood

Fergus Festival Scholarship Winners: Abigail Todd Nina McGregor Kira Bourque Mackenzie Mollison Alyssa Wood

Fergus Scholarship - Premier 14: Sophie Dunn

Shirley Ashdown Memorial Sean Triubhaus: Chantal Watt

Champion of the Championship: Chantal Watt

Dancer of the Games: Chantal Watt

Trips to Scotland:

Rileigh Rodych & Alessandra Bruce-Fuoco

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Scottish Heavy Events Sponsored by Granite Homes & Ontario Ministry of Tourism International & North American Scottish Heavy Events Competition

FRIDAY, AUgUSt 7th 8:30 am

Scottish Heavy Events School Competition SAtURDAY, AUgUSt 8th 8:30 am

Order of Events Morning: 22lb Hammer 16lb Hammer Open Stone

Afternoon: 56lb Weight for Distance 28lb Weight for Distance Caber (Approximately 3pm) Challenge Caber 56lb Weight for Height

International & North American Scottish Heavy Events Competition World Record Caber Toss Attempt, prior to welcoming ceremonies SUNDAY, AUgUSt 9th 8:30 am

Junior’s Competition Amateur’s Competition Women’s Competition Master’s Competitoin Followed by Trophy Presentation

Take your best shot!

Competitors Sinclair Patience , Scotland Matthew Doherty, Canada placed third in the worlds 2015 Joel Thiessen, Canada Josh Goldthorp-Langly, Canada Danny Frame, Canada

Markus Wand, Canada Mike Zolkiewicz, USA John Pilling, USA Neil Lowry, Canada Robert Young, Canada Nick Kahanic, USA

Canadian Open Women’s Scottish Heavy Events Championship Invitational Competition Order of Events Morning: 12lb Fergus Stone 28lb Weight for Height 28lb Weight for Distance 14lb Weight for Distance

Afternoon: 12lb Hammer 12lb Sheaf Caber (Approximately 3pm)

Competitors Josee Morneau, Canada Holly Goldthorp, Canada Heidi Lowry, Canada Jackie Denny, Canada

Jen Paterson, Canada Heather Boundy, Canada Celine Freeman Gibb, Canada

Master’s Scottish Heavy Events Championship: Professional Athletes Over 40 Years of age

Sponsored by MTE Consultants Inc. Order of Events

Father and Son

by Lynn Boland-Richardson We’re looking for the best shot of the festival weekend and if you’re 16+, you are eligable to enter!

You can win a Canon EOS Rebel t5i w/18-55mm stm lens with accessory kit Go to www.fergusscottishfestival.com and click on the‘Photo contest’ link for full contest details

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Morning: 17lb Fergus Stone 16lb Hammer Sheaf Toss

Afternoon: 42lb Weight for Distance 28lb Weight for Distance Caber (Approximately 3pm) 42lb Weight for Height

Competitors George Chiappa, Canada Steve Clark, Canada Rev. Dr. Kevin Fast, Canada Wade Goldthorp, Canada John Jans, Canada

Anthony Lordi, Switzerland/USA Warren Trask, Canada Geir Standal, Norway Manfred Meuhlenhaus, Germany Todd Turnbul, Canada

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Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario Sponsored by Walmart Canada thURSDAY, AUgUSt 6th 7:30 pm

Pipes, Plaid and Pageantry Parade Local pipe band favorites Fergus Pipe Band, Grand Celtic Pipe Band and Guelph Pipe Band

FRIDAY, AUgUSt 7th 12:00-7:30pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm

Roving groups of individual Pipers/Drummers throughout the downtown Tattoo – Massed Bands, Drum Line, Highland Dancers, Celtic Performances Red Hot Chilli Pipers

SAtURDAY AUgUSt 8th All day Individual Pipers/Drummers and Bands throughout the grounds 8:30 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm

Solo Piping & Drumming Competitions Massed Bands Pipe Band Competitions Massed Bands Pipe and Drum Awards Award winning “Battle of the Pipe Bands” in the Highland Pub

SUNDAY AUgUSt 9th All day Individual Pipers/Drummers and Bands throughout the grounds 12:30 pm 11:00 pm 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 11:00-4:00 pm 4:30 pm 6:00-7:00 pm

Massed Bands Pipe Band performance in the Highland Pub Pipe Band performance in the Highland Pub Pipe Band performance in the Highland Pub Pipe Band parading throughout the grounds Massed Bands Pipe Band “Battle of the Bands”in the Highland Pub

The Fergus Scottish Festival hosts its solo and band competition in conjunction with the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario and is ranked as a “Champion Supreme Contest”. Competitors compete at different “grade” levels which are determined by the piping association. Music requirements are designed to suit the bands level of ability.

There are typically four judges that critique a competing band. These judges are seasoned professional players that have passed an exam certifying them in the association in which they judge. In most associations, the pipe band competition circle will have two piping judges, one drumming judge, and another judge for overall. Pipe and drum sections are judged on technical ability, unison within the section, use of harmonies or dynamics, score composition and tuning.

The ensemble judge listens for overall effect

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within the entire band, how well the two corps played together, the tune selections chosen and overall band sound. The judges individually rank each band and all marks are tabulated as per the rules of the association creating the over-all winners.

The various bands stake out a position within the grounds to practice, prior to competing. They love to have an audience, so don’t be shy – go watch and encourage them as they prepare to compete. The pipes and drums competition awards are presented at 5:30 pm on Saturday on the main field. Make sure you do not miss the finale play off in the Highland Pub once all results have concluded. You will hear some of the best entertainment of the weekend all in an entertaining environment.

We are extremely fortunate to have three

Bands Participating Grade 2 Paris/Port Dover Pipe Band Grade 3 Durham Regional Police Pipes & Drums Windsor Police Pipe Band Hamilton Police Pipes & Drums Glengarry Pipe Band Rob Roy Pipe Band Toronto Police Pipe Band Penetangore Pipe Band Grade 4 Grand Celtic Pipe Band Hamilton police Pipes & Drums Chatham Kent Police Services Pipe Band Guelph Pipe Band Paris/Port Dover Pipe Band Guelph Pipe Band Grade 5 Dundas Pipes & Drums Barrie Pipes & Drums St. Andrews Pipes & Drums, Mississauga Cambridge & District Pipe Band Durham Regional Police Pipes & Drums Forest City Celtic Pipe Band Fergus Pipe Band Glengarry Pipe Band Grand Celtic Pipe Band Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band Ryan Russell Memorial Pipe Band Stratford Police Pipe Band Teesewater Pipe Band *Bands registered at time of print

excellent pipe bands right within our community. These three (Grand Celtic Pipe Band, Fergus Pipe Band and Guelph Pipe Band), along with the greater pipes and drums community in Ontario have come together to offer a great program of traditional Scottish pipe music. Individual pipers, roving groups, various competitions/ performances, winning bands performing in the Highland Pub Saturday evening, Battle of the Bands in the Highland Pub Sunday evening and of course many occasions to watch massed bands on the main field throughout the weekend. Don’t miss the opportunity to see some of Ontario’s finest and if you are looking for an up close and personal visit with the bands join them all weekend in the Piper’s Pub at the south end of the main field.

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Highland Pub Music Sponsored by OLG Pub Cover Charge after 6 pm $5 (without day of or weekend wristband) FRIDAY, AUgUSt 7th 6:00 pm 11:00 pm 12:00 am

Fergus Pipe Band Albannach Steel City Rovers

Red hot Chilli Pipers Sponsored by Celebrate Ontario Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show so hot it carries its own health warning. The band’s achievements have reached incredible heights with their ground-breaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and Rock/Pop Anthems which they proudly call ‘Bagrock’ Parsonsfield Parsonsfield is a five-piece Americana band from Connecticut that infuses a rowdy, rock ‘n’ roll spirit into its bluegrass and folk influences, blowing away any preconception of what you think banjos and mandolins should sound like.

Albannach It’s their Canadian debut! A MUST SEE! Not just another Scottish Pipes & Drums band! Albannach’s primal drumming and precise piping stirs the soul of anyone who hears them- young and old!

Albannach is Scots-Gaelic for “Scottish” or “Scotsman”. That’s exactly what they are. Albannach are all born and bred in Scotland and their purpose in life is to share their intriguing culture, history and heritage with you by means of our music. gillebride MacMillan Gillebrìde MacMillan, Author, singersongwriter and actor – Gwyllyn the Bard in the highly popular Outlander series on Starz TV, will be performing throughout the weekend and will also be leading an interactive Gaelic Song Workshop. This workshop is not to be missed!

Steel City Rovers The Steel City Rovers have carved out a healthy place within a genre that is both strict and forgiving…The freedom of

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SAtURDAY AUgUSt 8th 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 12:00 am

Shananigans Albannach Steel City Rovers Battle of the Pipe Bands James Hill Shananigans Parsonsfield Albannach

being able to blend styles, musical idioms, and beats with alternate instrumentation is remarkable. No need to try to be “pure” when the world’s smorgasbord of music is enticing and tempting you in so many ways.

James hill Juno and East Coast Music Award nominee for the 2015 season, James Hill, is a singer, songwriter, educator and virtuoso instrumentalist on a musical mission. It’s a mission that reaches beyond the concert stage and into communities, homes and classrooms around the world.

After all, what’s left when the applause fades and the bright lights go dark? The sound of ukuleles strumming happily into the night… tommy Leadbeater Tommy Leadbeater, Festival favorite and this year’s Honourary Festival Chieftan, will join us again for a series of appearances, songs and laughter through out the Festival weekend. His captivating voice, with its crystal clear tones, rich harmonics and secure in upper range, has earned him a reputation of being one of Nova Scotia’s finest vocalists. Check the Highland Herald and the schedule for performance dates and times - you don’t want to miss Tommy!

Bob MacLean Bob MacLean is a Celtic guitarist & folksinger with roots in Cape Breton (Glace Bay) and Quebec. Over the years he’s played many styles including rock ‘n’ roll, classical, pop and traditional folk. It was in the mid 90’s that he began exploring his East Coast roots is now well known for his finger style guitar skills and his love of East Coast traditional music and songs.

SUNDAY AUgUSt 9th 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Pipes and Drums Shananigans Pipes and Drums Albannach Pipes and Drums James Hill Steel City Rovers Battle of the Pipe Bands Steel City Rovers

Shananigans Shananigans are much more than just another Celtic Rock band. They are a musical experience like no other! The group brings to the stage a wide variety of sites and sounds from traditional folk to classic and contemporary rock and pop music.

David Leask Originally from Jedburgh, Scotland, David is a powerful performing songwriter, who has built an artistic bridge between the influences of his birthplace and the fresh possibilities of his adopted Canadian home to produce three critically-acclaimed CD’s and numerous international songwriting awards.

Songwriters Magazine called David, “the most consistent Canadian songwriting competition winner.”

Nick and Janice Janice, Nick and often accompanied by musician Terry Van Dreumel have been “wowing” audiences for the past few years with their unique and breathtaking versions of traditional and current Celtic Music.

Scooter Muse and Jil Chambless Hailing from Alabama, long-time friends of the Fergus Scottish Festival Scooter Muse and Jil Chambless return to share their wonderful blended stylings of Celtic music. Exquisite guitar, outstanding vocals and the finest of flute playing, they are a grand addition to this year’s musical line up. Scooter and Jil will perform as a duo and in various ensembles throughout the weekend as well as the Saturday Concert at the Fergus Grand Theatre.

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Thank You One & All The Fergus Scottish Festival has been built on volunteers. We wish to thank each and every one of them, in particular those who volunteer in a leadership role.

Leadership Volunteers

Presidents Circle

Bill Beattie Lynn Boland-Richardson John K. Campbell Bob Coghill Deb Dalziel Lee Deplantis Storrier Brenda Dineen Judy Eckhardt Marilyn Harbour Karen Idzik Jennifer Johnson Alexis Lathrop Calum MacDonald Dave MacMillan Carolyn McLeod Paul McQueen David Radley Katie Sinclair Elizabeth Smith Rob Thoms Warren Trask Nicole Van den Borre Bruce Youngblood Maggie Youngblood

Bill Beattie Lynn Boland Richardson Jack Campbell John K. Campbell Rudi Chiarandini Deb Dalziel Bob Kerr Caroline Laing Craig MacGregor Dave MacMillan Bill Rowe Bill Thoms Warren Trask Jack Tweddle Bruce Youngblood

David Radley- President Bruce Youngblood – Vice President Bill Rowe – Director at Large Cate Cutten - Secretary Bob Coghill Rob Thoms

Sponsorship Management

Administration

Ralph Basset Associates

Treasurer

Anna Young

Board of Directors

Michelle Paczay Sabrina Woodhouse - Summer Student

Members

Bill Beattie Barb Boland Brent Campbell John K. Campbell Robert Coghill Cate Cutten Brenda Dineen Judy Eckhardt Jim Farquharson Maureen Farquharson Lety Hammer Marilyn Harbour Jennifer Johnson Alan Kay Caroline Laing Bill Longshaw Gloria Longshaw Calum MacDonald Mary MacGregor Dave MacMillan Paul McQueen Margaret Murray Wendy Nichols Michelle Paczay David Radley Bill Rowe Jane Seawell Elizabeth Smith Rob Thoms Bruce Youngblood Maggie Youngblood Todd Youngblood

OUR MISSION: To present, promote and preserve Scottish Culture within the framework of a Canadian multicultural society. Founded in 1946 by Alex Robertson, the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games were created as a community wide celebration of Scottish life and customs. Since then the Festival has grown to proudly earn the title of the oldest 3 day Scottish Festival in North America attracting over 30,000 visitors.

Thank you to our community partners: Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce - Janet Harrop Downtown Fergus BIA - Mary Cole Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington - Neil Armstrong Elora Fergus tourism - Deb Dalziel township of Centre Wellington - Dorothy Smith and staff

Thank you to our Event Producers Highland Dancing Association

Ontario Tug of War Association

Wellington County Scottish Athletes of Ontario

Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation

Volunteer Services Sponsored by:

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The Ostic Group • M&M Meat Shops

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Many thanks to every Volunteer involved with the Festival.

You make the Festival happen!

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