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 13, 2024 at the Brooklyn, Ct. fairgrounds.
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.
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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.
Please down load the PDF files listed below under " downloads" and mail the completed entry along with a Self addressed stamped envelope to:
James Dickerson
Lebanon, CT 06249
Phone: 1-860-798-6472
Email: DickersonJ@ Dunnpaper.com
Scotland Connecticut Highland Games and Festival
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Deadlines: Entries must be postmarked on or before September 17th 2023. Please include a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope.
Entries without a SASE may not be mailed back to the competitor.
Entry Fees: Amateur Piping & Snare Drumming , Professional & Amateur Drum Major $25.00
Novice Chanter, Drum Pad & Drum Major: $20.00
(All fees are non-refundable)
All Individuals entering games must have a ticket: Additional tickets can be purchased for Adults for $17.00 , Senior Veterans, Students for $15.00
and Children 5-12 for $5.00
Additional tickets: $ # of Tickets Total
Adult 17.00$
Senior, Veterans, Students 15.00$
Children 5-12 5.00$
NO PETS AND NO ALCOHOL ARE ALLOWED
Directions: Using a GPS? ( GPS address for shuttle bus parking) - 130 Devotion Road, Scotland, CT 06264
I hereby, for myself, my heirs, representative(s) of my estate, waive and release any and all rights and claims I may have for damages against the Scotland
Connecticut Games & Festival Committee, their agents or representatives, the owner of the property on which these Games are held, for any injuries and/or
inconveniences which may be suffered by me during the 2023 Scotland Highland Games & Festival
Sunday, October 8, 2023
The individual Piping & Drumming competitions will be held this year in Scotland, Ct. Please follow this page for further info / updates.
Contact;
James Dickerson
860-798-6472
Piping, Snare & Drum Major Registration Information
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.
The Scotland, Ct. Highland festival & Games WILL be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
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.
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, 2023. 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;
Our Highland Festival is held at the Waldo Homestead, Waldo Road, Scotland, Ct. on Sunday, October 9th, 2022.
Highland Dance registration- click the link below
For anyone wanting to participate in the Highland Dance contests, please contact
Cathie Peitzsch-Gibbs, her e-mail is:
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Fiddle Demonstrations
HIGHLAND GAMES SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Sunday, OCT. 8th, 2023, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Waldo Homestead Museum Grounds 96 Waldo Road, SCOTLAND, CT 06264
Join us in the FIDDLERS’ TENT for fiddle events! 1:00 - 2:00 Fiddlers’ Workshop with Malcolm Littlefield 2:00 - 3:00 Scottish Country Dancing Demo and Ceilidh Dancing Fun 3:00 - 4:00 Open Session for Fiddlers led by Malcolm Littlefield, joined by Ben Anderson and friends, highlighting (but not limited to) Scottish tunes and music with Scottish roots. These will be informal events for fiddlers to participate, mingle with friends old and new, and have fun. Bring your fiddle! Performing on the MAIN STAGE , from Scotland, UK, will be NORTH SEA GAS with fiddler Grant Simpson. Also, Charlie Zahm and fiddler Tad Marks will be entertaining the crowd with Scottish ballads and Celtic tunes. For a full description of the festival: www.scotlandgames.org & FACEBOOK
The Scotland, Ct. Highland festival & Games will take place on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at the Brooklyn, Ct. Fairgrounds.
If you are interested in taking part in our Highland Games or have any questions pertaining to the games, please Contact Ken Gustavson by e-mail at;
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.
Scotland Games Vendors Information
The Scotland, Ct. Highland festival & Games will take place on Sunday, October 13th 2024 at the Brooklyn, Ct. Fairgrounds.
If you are interested in being a vendor at our next festival please contact Bill Syme.
Bill Syme – Vendor Coordinator
E-mail:
Phone: 860-463-4741 ---please leave message
Mail:
Highland Festival Association
c/o Bill Syme
P.O. Box 212
Scotland, Ct. 06264
The Scotland Connecticut Highland Festival & Games and the Brooklyn Fair Association 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 it's affiliates. By entering this Festival's grounds, you are granting permission.
Here we will provide a list of the Bagpipe Bands that have performed at our festival throughout the years and also of those who will be performing throughout the day.
We will provide contact information for the bands and any info that the band has asked to be posted. If you have any interest in learning how to play the bagpipes, the drums, or have a request of that band to perform at a event, please feel free to contact them.
The Clan Ross Pipe Band will be our Host Band for the 2022 Highland Festival. Contact information for the Clan Ross Pipe Band:
Dan Taggart is the Pipe Major for the Clan Ross Pipe Band;
The Clan Ross Bagpipe Band has been regular participants at the Scotland Highland Festival. The Clan Ross Pipe Band is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Based in Lebanon, the band performs throughout Connecticut and the Northeast; and is available for performance or parade.
The band welcomes new members, whether experienced or those wishing to learn bagpipes or drums.
Join them as they head toward the next milestone!
Contact: email clanrosspb@comcast.net
or via Messenger on Facebook.
Middletown Police Benefit Association Bagpipe Band;
Pipe Major is Ken Barber
Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums Contact Person Sarah Zamudiowww.ccpddanbury.org Peggy Baim19 Prospect Ridge #8Ridgefield, CT 06877
Mystic Highland Pipe Band
Rob Davis ;
President , drum Sergeant, and over all deal maker.
Band cell phone: 860-367-6342
My cell phone: 860-884-4824
e-mail;
mystic.highland.pipeband@gmail.com
Band Mailing address:
Mystic Highland Pipe Band
Post Office box 107
Waterford, CT06385-1073
Springfield Kilties Pipe Band;
Contact Person is: Derek Gray
Phone # is 413 386 9705
e-mail; dgray2112@charter.net
The Springfield Kiltie Band, established in 1917 is one of the longest running pipe bands in U.S. history. The purpose of the band is to engage in activities and programs as will improve all aspects of bagpipe music as well as piping and drumming with respect to both pipe band and individual playing. Our goal is to foster greater public appreciation and understanding of piping and drumming, and to create and promote bonds of fellowship and camaraderie among pipers and drummers. To achieve both our goal and purpose, the band offers free instruction in piping and drumming to anyone who joins the band.
St. Edmunds Pipe Band;
Pipe Major is Baird Welch- Collins .
The Mystic Pipes and Drums was founded in May 2019 by experienced
local musicians who wanted to be a competition band that would also march in parades and local events. Father Tom Hoar became acquainted with the
band President Dana Oviatt
and began taking bagpipe lessons as well as introducing some of the young men in their recovery program to the pipes and drums.
Early in the Pandemic, needing a place to practice and march, the band began to rehearse outside at Enders Island and a new tradition was born. The group joined forces with Enders Island, and was renamed the
St. Edmund's Pipes and Drums.
We offer multiple indoor and outdoor training areas and practice Wed nights from 6 to 8:30 PM. Part of our "on staff" drum instructors are Wes Cole and Ryan Jones, offering only the best "We care about your piping and drumming success"
Band President; Dana Oviatt
Information for other Pipe Bands who have or will perform throughout our festival years are;
Hartford & District Pipes & Drums;
Manchester Pipe Band, Manchester, Ct.
http://www.manchesterpb.org/
(860) 327-5685
The Manchester Pipe Band is a competition and performance focused bagpipe band based in Connecticut.
The Manchester Pipe Band is a competition and performance focused bagpipe band based in Connecticut. The band has an active year-round schedule of events consisting of musical competition, public and private performance, and instruction in traditional Scottish music.
The band was founded in 1914 in Manchester, Connecticut, by Scottish and Irish families, many of whom emigrated to work in the community's textile industry. The band has operated continuously since its founding, making it one of the nation's oldest continuously active bagpipe bands.
Springfield Kilties
Wooster Kilties
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.
We will be offering an advanced ticket sales this year again so PLEASE continue to look for updates on this page and our Facebook page for the link to make your discounted advanced ticket purchases.
Please continue to watch our Face Book Page and this web site for information pertaining to our Sunday, October 13, 2024 Highland Festival & Games.
Please stay safe & healthy, wear your masks and keep up with the social distancing.
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