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29th Annual Highland Games and Scottish Festival

Arts and Entertainment

August 23, 2023

From: Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival

Revel in the rich traditions of Scotland on PennWest Edinboro's picturesque campus during the 29th annual Highland Games and Scottish Festival.

Schedule of Events:

September 7, 2023:

7:00 pm: The sky above Edinburgh... or is that Edinboro... or; what difference does it make anyway? - Planetarium

Program is Free but registration is required. Reservations can be made online or by calling 814-732-2493.

September 8, 2023:

5:00 - 8:00 pm: Whisky Tasting - Fill your Passport! - Edinboro Hotel Bar

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Fiddle Workshop (open to the public) - Pogue 143

7:00 - 8:30 pm: Regional Qualifier Fiddle Competition - Pogue Theater

8:00 pm: Movie Under the Stars Special Event “Brave” - Pogue Lawns

September 9, 2023:

8:30 - 10:30 am: National Scottish Fiddle Championships – US Junior - Pogue Theater

8:30 am - 12:30 pm: Solo Pipe & Drum Competitions - Solo Tents - North McComb

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Highland Dance Competition - McComb Fieldhouse

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Heavy Athletic Competitions - Lawns

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Scottish Clan Gatherings - Tent

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Scottish Village Vendors - Tents/ Lawns & Lots

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Weaving - Art Tent

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Scottish & American Foods - Lawns & Lots

9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Bookstore - Pogue Student Center

9:30 am - 4:00 pm: Music Performances - Performance Tent

9:30 - 10:00 am: Try-a-harp for First-Timers - Gazebo

10:00 am: Disc Golf ACE Tournament - Lowlands/Campus Course

10:00 - 11:00 am: Harp Showcase #1 - Gazebo

10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Plein Air – Live Paint & Art Exhibitions - Art Tent /Lawns

10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Kids’ Highland Games & Crafts - Gazebo & Lawns

10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Clydesdales - Lawns

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Harp Workshop with Tiffany Schaefer - Gazebo

11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Archery - Lawns

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Beer Garden presented by Lake Erie Ale Trail - McComb Lawns

12:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies & Massed Bands - McComb Lawns

12:30 - 3:30 pm: National Scottish Fiddle Championships - US Open - Pogue Theater

1:30 - 3:30 pm: Bagpipe Band Competition - Lawns North of Scott Road

2:00 - 3:00 pm: Harp Showcase #2 - Gazebo

2:00 - 4:00 pm: Tug O War - McComb Lawns

3:00 - 4:00 pm: Harp circle - all harpists are invited to play together - Gazebo

4:00 pm: Closing Ceremony/Massed Bands - McComb Lawns

5:00 - 9:00 pm: Ceilidh! Dinner, Music, and Cash Bar - Presented by Armstrong - Van Houten North

Dates: September 7 - 9, 2023

Location:

Various Venues,
Edinboro, PA 16412.

Ticket Prices:

All events are Free except the Ceilidh ($40) and Whisky Tasting ($50)

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