2010 Schedule of Events

Last updated: June 24, 2010
 
This schedule of events will be updated regularly and is meant to be a general guide only. 
 

The Perfect Highland Games Day 

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Schedule of Events for Friday, July 9th

What better way to kick off a weekend of fun, but with a FREE concert featuring Scotland's best known touring band, the Tannahill Weavers!  Thanks in part to the generous support of Crown Distributing, Alaskan Brewing Co., and Stella Artois beer, we are very pleased to invite the community to this Highland Games concert outside on the Celtic Stage at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon.  There is no admission charge, but as a community service, we are asking people to bring a canned and/or packaged food item to benefit the Skagit County food banks. The concert begins promptly at 7pm.
 

Schedule of Events for Saturday, July 10th

Please note, times listed are estimated and reflect the approximate times events are planned to occur.  The nature of the Highland Games is that of a "3-ring circus" with a Celtic feel - there are many things happening simultaneously.  Over the course of the weekend of the Highland Games, the Celtic Arts Foundation Booth will have the most updated schedule information.  The booth is clearly marked and is located by the main gate in the northwest area of the park.
Gates open at 8:00 a.m., and events commence at 9:00 a.m. 

 Time
Event
9:00-10:30
Highland Dancing, Pre-premier events
9:00-2:00
Solo Piping & Drumming Competition
10:00-12:00
Northwest Regional Scottish Fiddling Championship - Fiddle tent
10:00-11:00
Scottish Country Dancers
10:00-10:45 Welsh folksongs, with Eric Bowen on guitar (Celtic culture tent)
10:30-3:00
Northern United States Open Highland Dancing Championship
11:00-11:45
Scottish Country Dancing
11:00 -11:45 How to research your Celtic ancestry, with Laura Sparr and members of the Skagit Genealogical society (Celtic culture tent)
12:00-12:30
Opening Ceremonies - Main Stage; Parade of Clans Anthems & Lament
12:30-2:00
Folk Music on Main Stage; Molly’s Revenge
12:30-1:00 The Scottish Game of Shinty, Q & A (Celtic culture tent)
1:00-2:00 Bagpipes; what to listen for, with Skye Richendrfer (Celtic culture tent)
1:00-1:45
Scottish Country Dancing
1:00-2:45
Harpers Circle
2:00-3:00 History and traditions of four Scottish Clans: Campbell, MacKenzie, Munro and Sutherland (Celtic culture tent)
2:00-3:00
Scottish Country Dancing
2:00-4:00
Celtic Fiddle Session - Fiddle Stage
2:00-6:00
Sheepdog Trials
2:30-5:00
Pipe Band Competition, Main Stage
3:00-4:00 Open tent time; Scottish history and ancient/modern Scottish recipes (Celtic culture tent)
3:00-4:00
Sheep to Shawl Demonstration – location to be announced
3:00-5:00
Highland Dancing Choreography Competition
3:00-3:45
Scottish Country Dancing
5:00-5:15
Massed Bands
5:30-6:30
Celtic Legends Concert - Main Stage, Molly’s Revenge

All Day:
  • Scottish Culture Tent (explanations and demonstrations of Celtic Music, Dance & Culture)
  • Traditional Scottish Athletic Events
  • Children's Events (presented by the Children's Museum of Skagit County)
  • Food Fair
  • Beer Garden
  • Scottish Clan (family) Booths
  • Arts & Crafts Vendors
  • Celtic Animal Farm
  • Whiskys of the World Tent

Schedule of Events for Sunday, July 11th

 Time
Event
9:00-10:00
Beginning Scottish Fiddle Workshop with Ward Beebe, Fiddle Stage
9:00-5:00
Highland Dancing Competition
10:00-11:00 The beauty of Celtic strings and song; with Becky Fox (Celtic culture tent)
10:00-12:00
Music Workshops, featuring Molly’s Revenge Band members at Fiddle Tent
10:00-6:00
Sheepdog Trials
10:00 - 11:00
Scottish Country Dancers
11:00-12:00 How to research your Celtic ancestry, with Laura Sparr and members of the Skagit Genealogical society (Celtic culture tent)
12:00-1:00 The Scottish Game of Shinty, Q & A (Celtic culture tent)
12:30-1:00
Opening Ceremonies - Main Stage; Parade of Clans Anthems & Lament
1:00-2:00 Bagpipes; what to listen for, with Skye Richendrfer (Celtic culture tent)
1:00-1:30
Scottish Drum Corp Competition, Main Stage
1:00-1:45
Scottish Country Dancing
1:00-2:00
Northwest Regional Harp Competition
2:00-3:00 You are invited to attend a Celtic wedding behind the Clan Campbell tent in the Clan area
2:00-3:00
Molly’s Revenge, Celtic folk music - Fiddle stage
2:00-3:00
Harper Circle
2:00-3:00
Scottish Country Dancing
3:00-4:00
Celtic Fiddle Session - Fiddle Stage
3:00-4:30
Washington State Grade IV & Grade III Pipe Band Championships
3:00-3:45
Scottish Country Dancing
3:00-4:00 Open tent time; Scottish history and ancient/modern Scottish recipes (Celtic culture tent)
3:00-4:00
Sheep to Shawl Demonstration – location to be announced
4:30-4:45
Massed Bands
5:00
EVENT CLOSING

  All Day:
  • Scottish Culture Tent (explanations and demonstrations of Celtic Music, Dance & Culture)
  • Traditional Scottish Athletic Events
  • Children's Events (presented by the Children's Museum of Skagit County)
  • Food Fair
  • Beer Garden
  • Scottish Clan (family) Booths
  • Arts & Crafts Vendors
  • Celtic Animal Farm
  • Whiskys of the World Tent
Remember, Members of the Celtic Arts Foundation receive free admission to the Skagit Valley Highland Games as part of general membership benefits.  A family membership is only $50, and includes a weekend pass for 4 people.  To become a member, or learn more about membership benefits, please go to our Celtic Arts Foundation Membership page.
 
If you just want tickets for the 2010 Skagit Valley Highland Games on July 10 and 11, then please click here to go to our ticketing page.