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
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Sunday, August 6, 2023
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7:00am Gates open to competitors and participants
8:00am British Cars begin parking
9:00am Open to the Public
Amateur Scottish Heavy Athletics,
Bairns’ (Children’s) Activities (until 4:00)
Renaissance Scots, Living History
Clans, Vendors, Tartan Information
Celtic Musical Entertainment and Dancers
9:00am Thistle Club Open (badge holders only)
9:00am British Car Show
9:30am Kirkin o’ the Tartan
10:00am Solo piping and drumming competitions
10:00am Parade of British Dogs (including Blessing of
the Animals)
10:15am British Cars: Chieftain’s Choice Awards
12:00pm Midday Ceremonies,
Parade of Clans, Massed Bands
1:00pm Whisky Tasting (ticket required)
1:00pm Silver Chanter Piping Competition
2:00pm Pipe Band Competitions
2:30pm Whisky Tasting (ticket required)
4:00pm Closing Ceremonies and Awards,
Admission ticket and food sales end
Last call for beer and food
Last Post
5:00pm Games End for 2023
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Note:
This schedule is subject to change; please check this page frequently for possible updates.
For all the information and details while attending the Festival, please visit the St. Andrew Society of Colorado tent!