Harp

 The Scotland, Ct. Highland festival & Games WILL be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

     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. Elizabeth'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 Elizabeth at magistradickerson@gmail.com.  

      Anyone competing must be a member of the SHSA or must join at the games ($20.00 fee)

     Harp Tent news 2025

Connecticut rising star Rhiannon Ramsey-Brimberg will be our judge this year! She was our featured harpist last year, as well as a Scotland Highland Festival champion from years past.

This past year, she won National Scottish Harp Championship 2024, and brings her immense talent and experience to the competition. Rhiannon 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 Rhiannon performs and teaches all things harp. (You can also catch Rhiannon on Instagram at @rhiannonskyeharpist for a preview)

       The harp tent is open to players of all levels and ages. Bring you 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

         CT’s own Haley Hewitt, former National Scottish  Harp Champion and international performer will be our featured performer 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.

 
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