TENTATIVE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

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Saturday, August 5, 2023

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7:00am  Gates open to competitors and participants
8:30am  Highland Dance Registration

9:00am  Games open to Public

               Amateur Scottish Heavy Athletics,
               Bairns’ (Children’s) Activities (until 4:00)

               Renaissance Scots, Living History

               Clans, Vendors, Tartan Information

9:00am  Celtic Musical Entertainment and Dancers

9:00am  Thistle Club Open (badge holders only)

9:00am  Highland Dance Competition

10:00am  Governor's Cup Polo Finals

10:00am  Solo piping and drumming competitions

10:00am  Parade of Dogs

10:45am  Highland Dance - Primary Registration

11:00am   Highland Dance - Primary Competition

12:00pm  Midday Ceremonies, Parade of Clans,

                 Massed Bands

1:00pm    Highland Dance Competition

1:00pm    Whisky Tasting (ticket required)

1:00pm   Mixology Class (Thistle Club ticket holders only)

2:00pm   Bonnie Knees Contest (Real Men have

                Bonnie Knees)

2:00pm   Pipe Band Competition

2:30pm   Highland Dance Awards Presentation

2:30pm   Whisky Tasting (ticket required)

4:00pm   Whisky Tasting (ticket required)

4:30pm   Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers 
                Queen City Pipe Band

6:00pm   Angus Mohr

7:30pm   Last call for beer and food

9:00pm  Close Festival for the evening