25th annual Scottish Festival
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, NY 14228 - Directions | 716-689-1440 | scottish@amherstmuseum.org

August 20, 2011, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Admission: $10 Adults, Children 14 and under Free. Museum members: $8. Free parking.

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Festival Schedule of Events

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Highland GamesHIGHLAND GAMES

Amateur and Professional Scottish Highland Games and The 2011 Heavy Events Junior World Championships

BandsMUSIC

Penny Whiskey
Stone Row

Hobson's Choice, Celtic Circle,Mary Lester (Harp), Step in Time.
Nancy Lang (Anthems).
Sound systems provided by Diesel Productions, Inc.

Clans

CLANS

Clan Barclay International, Clan Donald, Clan Forsyth, Clan Grant, Clan Gunn, Clan Hamilton, Clan Henderson, Clan MacAlister, Clan MacNeil of Canada, Clan Turnbull, Scottish Heritage Society of Rochester

Pipe Bands

PIPE BANDS

Gordon Highlanders
96th Highlanders
Mackenzie Highlanders
Celtic Spirit Pipe Band

 

Activities & Demonstrations

Highland Games, Children's Games, Blacksmiths, Cooking demonstrations, Weaving, Highland dancers, Pony rides from Spirit Wind Farm, Addressing the Haggis, Silent Auction, McMaster School of Highland Dance, Dwyer's Pub Scotch Club, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Scottish Dog Rescue, Scottish Wildcat Association, Western Lakes Training Club - Dog Agility,The WNY Chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, and more!
 
VENDORS

Bradley Imports, The Celtic Cottage, DarkBirthright, Enchanted Shire, Got Kilt?, Highland Kilt, Marcia's Celtic Jewelry, Mostly Celtic Beadwork, Mrs. Macgregor's Attic, Renblades - Highland Kilt, Shamrock Cottage, Sylvan Spirits, Travel Outlet, author Jean Treat, USA Bird Supply
 

FOOD

Main food/beverage vendor: Shannon Pub
Tea Room service provided by Sweet Melody's
Also: FJ Donovan's Celtic Foods, Franklin's Honey & Apples, Jack's Delicious Fries, McDuffie's of Scotland Bakery, Tropical Breeze, The U.K. Market

 

No pets, please - service animals only.
Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for watching the Highland Games.

Haggis
Become a Patron!

We would like to invite you to support this event as a Patron.
We offer three levels for Patrons of the Scottish Festival & Highland Games.

BASIC PATRON - $35 Level:
Includes 2 admission passes to the festival, a complimentary program with your name listed as a Patron,
and access to shady seating under the bandstand or in the Patron Tent to watch the Games and pipe bands.
CONTRIBUTING PATRON - $60 Level:
Includes 2 admission passes to the festival, a complimentary program with your name listed as a Patron,
access to shady seating under the bandstand or in the Patron Tent to watch the Games and pipe bands,
plus a Scottish Festival t-shirt and preferred parking!
SUPPORTING PATRON - $150 Level:
Includes 4 admission passes to the festival, two complimentary programs with your name listed as a Patron,
access to shady seating under the bandstand or in the Patron Tent to watch the Games and pipe bands,
two Scottish Festival t-shirts, preferred parking, and special reserved front-row seating at the main entertainment tent all day
.

Email us for more information, or CLICK HERE for a Patron Registration Form.

Event sponsorship opportunities area also available. Please contact us for more information.

Since Amherst Museum is a not-for-profit corporation, your contribution will be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Bus and group tour rates are also available; please call 716-689-1440 ext. 7714
or email our Events Coordinator for more information.

Stop by for updates-- we'll post more information as it becomes available.

this page last updated on August 16, 2011