SCHEDULE of EVENTS 11:30 OPENING CEREMONIES and Parade Grounds 5:00 CLOSING CEREMONIES, AWARDS, and Parade Grounds MASSED BANDS MASSED BANDS
MAIN STAGE PERFORMERS ALBANNACH - 12:20; 1:55; 3:30 ~~~ THE AMERICAN ROGUES - 10:30; 1:00 ~~~ CHARLIE ZAHM with TAD MARKS - 2:35
ALL DAY EVENTS
8:00(start) Piping (Solo) & Snare Drum Competition @ The Field 9:00(start) Scottish Athletic Competition Charlie Zahm—ongoing performances at his site 10:00(start) Highland Dance Competition
10:00 Historic Highlanders 10:30 Drum Major Competition @ Piper’s Arena 1:00 (start) Pipe Band Competition @ Piper’s Arena All Day Vendors (Food & Merchandise)
DEMONSTRATIONS
9:00 Celtic Harp Workshop—Haley Hewitt Harper’s Haven 10:30 Mystic Scottish Country Dancers Dancer’s Square 10:30 Kilt-making Demonstration Grounds 10:45 Haley Hewitt Concert Harper’s Haven 11:10 Mystic Scottish Country Dancers Demo Parade Grounds Stage 12:30 Schwartz & Whitaker Celtic Storytellers Harper’s Haven 12:30 US Flag Retirement Ceremony See Map
1:00 Mystic Scottish Country Dance Instruction Dancer’s Square 1:25 Celtic Harp Demonstration Harper’s Haven 1:30 Lassie & Laddie Games (Adult must be present) The Glen 1:30 Kilt-making Demonstration Grounds 2:30 Bonnie Knees Competition Look for the Sign 2:35 Schwartz & Whitaker Celtic Storytellers Harper’s Haven
A Hundred thousand Welcomes
The 19th Annual
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Washington County Fairgrounds Richmond, Rhode Island
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
Founded and hosted by
a 501c-3 non-profit organization
Endorsed by RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
Our Honored Clan: Donnachaidh
Clan Motto: Virtutis gloria merces (Glory is the reward of valour)
Clan Septs include: Robertson, Connachie, Dobson, Duncan, MacIver, McConnanchie,
MacLaggan, Reid, Robb, Roberts, Roy, Stark, and several more.
We encourage you to visit the Honored Clan Tent.
Join us Sept - June for
Free Scottish Country Dance Lessons at
Saint Andrews Church, 310 Fort Hill Rd, Groton
Mark your calendar for the
2018 Robert Burns Dinner Saturday, 10 February 2018
Norwich, CT 06360
All things Scottish: piping, highland and country danc-
ing, poetry, Mystic Highland Pipe Band, Haggis and
Neeps, Social dancing and more…
For more info visit www.mysticscottishdancers or like us on
FACEBOOK.
Lassie & Laddie Games 1:30 p.m. until finished ~ 6-12 year-olds only. (A responsible adult must be present for the
duration of these Games in order to participate) Games include: Sack Race - Potato Race - 3-Legged Race
Haggis Hurl - Boot Toss - Caber Toss - Tug O’War
ENTERTAINERS
ALBANNACH: Not just another Scottish 'Pipes & Drums' band. A championship winning piper, an extremely talented main
drummer, bass drummers and bodhran musician bring you a powerful approach to percussion and Celtic music.
THE AMERICAN ROGUES: Masters of the worlds of Celtic, rock, folk, world and classical music. Not to be missed!!
CHARLIE ZAHM: One of the most successful performers on the Celtic festival circuit (and one of our favorites!), Charlie weaves
magical moments of Scottish and Irish history.
Get Your Chance to own your very own Kilt!
KILT-DRAWING RAFFLE TICKETS 1$ each or 5$ for 6 chances
available at the INFO Tent
Your expertly tailored kilt will be made by a special friend and supporter
of the Scottish Highland Festival:
The Kiltmakers Apprentice Visit their booth or online at www.highlandkiltshop.com
Would YOU like to be part of an exciting annual event? The Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival Committee
meets monthly, September—June, in Richmond, RI. We are Scotsmen some and friends all. And we invite YOU to join us. We also have opportunities for businesses and organizations
to be sponsors of the Festival at a variety of levels. If you would like more information about what we do and how you can be a part, connect with us on our Facebook page (Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival), contact us through RISCOT.org or see us at the Society Tent today!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
King James sponsor La Quinta Inn & Suites Stonington-Mystic Area
Official Hotel of the Festival
Friends of the Festival sponsors
John J Gentile, Jr., Attorney-at-Law Rhode Island Harvesting Company
Boucher’s Wood River Inn
TROPHY DONORS Dancer of the Day—Mystic Scottish Country Dancers
in memory of Alixe Ferguson Salafia
Most Promising Pre-Premier Dancer —Janet Allen in memory of Jessica Nicole Allen
Best Junior Dancer —Clan Donnachaidh A gift from our honored clan
Drummer of the Day—Marcia Hays in memory of Margaret Hays and Bill Hays II
Honored Clan— Clifton Humphrey Piper of the Day—Mike Lawless in memory of George M Lawless
The Scottish Heritage Society and the Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who generously donated their time and expertise to make this event a truly wonderful experience. Without such incredible volunteers, this Festival would not be possible.
Mo'ran Taing (Special Thanks)
HASTE YE BACK June 9, 2018
Arnold Lumber Company Austin’s Auto By Robert M Ayers Hack and Livery, General Store
Lickety Splits, Inc. McQuade’s Market Place
Pequot Plant Farm Sable’s Salon
Sandy’s Fruit & Vegetable Emporium Scott’s Kennel
Stop & Shop, Richmond Sunny Side Up
United Builder’s Supply Co., Inc. URE Outfitters, Ltd.