Flowers of the Forest
send us names of lost loved one
If you have lost a loved one this past year and would like to have their name read off during our opening ceremonies "Flowers of the Forest" please feel free to send in the names, clan association and age to our e mail at: info@scotlandgames.org
We will add those names to our ceremony. Thank you so very much, see you on October 12, 2025 at the Brooklyn, Ct. fairgrounds.
Competitions on Festival Day
Tossing of the caber
Our Highland Festival & Games are held annually on the Sunday of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The location of our festival is at Brooklyn Ct. Fairgrounds, located on Fairgrounds Road, Brooklyn, Ct. PLEASE bring along with you $3.00 in cash to be paid to the members of the Mort;lake VFD for the parking duties that they will be performing for us. THANK YOU::)) Learn more about the festival site, parking area, event location and activities of the day.
COVID-19 NOTICE:
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-exists in any public place where people are present.
COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Guests should attend only after evaluating their own health risks. Your entry onto the grounds of the Waldo Home Estate, Scotland Connecticut Historical Society, and the Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games constitutes your understanding of these risks, and you voluntarily assume such risks related to exposure to COVID-19. The Scotland Connecticut Historical Society, The Waldo Home Estate and the Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games cannot be held liable if you contract COVID-19. Help protect yourself by following safety protocols, and state and local public health recommendations and mandates.
Legal Notice for All Media recordings;
This event may be recorded so please be aware that by participating or spectating today, your face, voice and likeness may appear in media and future advertising and promotions by the Highland Festival Association of Scotland, Ct. Inc. and its affiliates. By entering this Festival's grounds, you are granting permission.
The Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival Committee hopes that everyone who is part of our festival family, their loved ones & friends are all safe & staying healthy during this pandemic.
If you have lost a loved one, a relative or friend please feel free to send us a note with their name(s) and possible age, clan affiliation if known and we will do our best to announce their names during the Flowers of the Forest. Our e-mail address is; info@scotlandgames.org
Please continue to watch our Face Book Page and this web site for information pertaining to our Sunday, October 13th, 2024, Highland Festival & Games at our NEW Home of the Brooklyn, Ct. Fairgrounds.
Harp Demonstrations & Competition
The Scotland, Ct. Highland festival & Games WILL be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Harp music some of the most beautiful music that you will hear, and we have been lucky enough to host this annual event. This Harp Contest was brought to our festival thanks to one of our committee members, Elizabeth Dickerson. Liz's forethought brought this program to our festival where we offer the opportunity to listen to not only the Harpists compete but also a Harp Circle in which the Harpists will play various songs for the public. They will answer any questions pertaining to this beautiful instrument as well. If anyone has any questions pertaining to the harp, if you want to learn to play the harp, etc. Please contact Liz at magistradickerson@gmail.com.
Anyone competing must be a member of the SHSA or must join at the games ($20.00 fee)
CT’s own Haley Hewitt, former National Scottish Harp Champion and international performer will judge our contest this year. Haley will be hosting workshops and an open-to-the-public harp circle, and she’ll perform a judge’s concert in the afternoon. Come and bring your curiosity, as Haley performs and teaches all things harp (you can also catch Haley at haleyhewitt.com for a preview)
The harp tent is open to players of all levels and ages. Bring your harp and join the workshop and circle! If you don’t have a harp, come try to play at the harp petting zoo, which is graciously sponsored by Clan Currie.
Legal Notice for All Media recordings;
This event may be recorded so please be aware that by participating or spectating today, your face, voice and likeness may appear in media and future advertising and promotions by the Highland Festival Association of Scotland, Ct. Inc. and it's affiliates. By entering this Festival's grounds, you are granting permission.
Clan Village & activities
So many things to do
We would like to remind all Clans and Vendors, to please send in your registrations and insurance documents to the person(s) in charge of that area, as soon as possible so that you will have a spot. We are anticipating a good turn out this year and want to make sure that everyone has their reservations in.
The deadline for Clan Registrations will be September 15, 2025. The contacts for the Clan Village are;
Paul Copenhagen: rossclannoble@yahoo.com, Tel# 352 233 9322
Clan Village registration:
http://scotlandcthighlandfestival.ticketleap.com/2023-clan-registration/
Legal Notice for All Media recordings;
This event may be recorded so please be aware that by participating or spectating today, your face, voice and likeness may appear in media and future advertising and promotions by the Highland Festival Association of Scotland, Ct. Inc. and its affiliates. By entering this Festival's grounds, you are granting permission.
Paul Copenhagen is our coordinator of the Clan Village. John Spencer is also assisting Paul with the Clan Village.
John is one of the original founding members of this festival and was instrumental in joining this festival to the beautiful grounds of the Waldo Estate, located at 96 Waldo Road, Scotland, Ct.
John has always served as our go to person with any questions pertaining to this festival. John assists with all aspects of the festival from planning, set up, take down and he also is in charge of the Clan Village. John also oversees our Bonnie Knees Contest, SO, if you want to take part in this event OR be a judge in it, please see John. For any Clan who wishes to take part in our festival and have a site,
please contact
Paul Copenhagen's e-mail is;
Highland Dance Competitions
Our Highland Festival is held at the Waldo Homestead, Waldo Road, Scotland, Ct. on Sunday, October 12th, 2025.
For anyone wanting to participate in the Highland Dance contests, please contact
Cathie Peitzsch-Gibbs, her e-mail is:
Legal Notice for All Media recordings;
This event may be recorded so please be aware that by participating or spectating today, your face, voice and likeness may appear in media and future advertising and promotions by the Highland Festival Association of Scotland, Ct. Inc. and it's affiliates. By entering this Festival's grounds, you are granting permission.