Elizabeth Celtic Festival
Schedule of Performances, Competitions & Activities
This was our schedule from last year. We will be revising the schedule with specifics for this
year's Festival in May or early June 2008. Not much will change from this structure, however, so you
can get the basic flavor of the event.
Gates officially open at 9:00 a.m., both Sat. and Sun., and daytime events run until 5:00 p.m. Sat. and 4:30 p.m. Sun.
The Ceili (pronounced: "Kay-lee" ... Irish Gaelic word meaning "party" or "dance") is Saturday evening, at the Pavilion Building
(called "The Edinburgh Stage") of Casey Jones Park, starting at 7:00 p.m.
(Schedule is subject to change)
Saturday
7:00 a.m.
Vendor, Exhibitor final set-up (must have pass for field access)
9:00 a.m.
Festival Gates open to the Public
Scottish Clan Exhibits and all vendors open
Living History Reenactor Exhibits open
Children's Glen exhibits open
Check-in for Competitors (Highland Dancing, Solo Pipers, Scottish Athletes)
10:00 a.m.
Let the Competitions Begin:
Scottish Highland Dancing Competition at the Celtic Dance Stage
Solo Piping Competition in the Pipers' Woods
Scottish "Heavy Events" Athletics Competition on the Braemar Glen
Renaissance Scots Village performances & workshops begin
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
10:20 a.m.
Morning Children's Parade, led by pipers...starting at the Breakfast Tent and marching up to the Children's Glen
10:30 a.m.
Sign up for the morning session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
11:00 a.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Ceol Ceili --Traditional & Modern Irish and Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Eric Olson
Competitions ongoing in Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Ongoing Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
11:45 a.m.
Pipe Band performance at the Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent, followed by a circuit march to the Edinburgh Stage
12:00 noon
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Pipe Band opens for Old School Ceili Band
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Mulligan Stew
Competitions ongoing in Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Zap & Earth Dog Demo at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
12:45 p.m.
Morning sessions of competitions end. Assembly of pipe bands and clans for Mid-Day Ceremonies.
1:00 p.m.
Mid-Day Ceremonies: Parade of the Clans, led by pipe bands (onto Braemar Glen), followed by--
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Dog Scouts of America & Dog Breed Introductions at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
1:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Ceol Ceili
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Eric Olson
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Activities at the Children's Glen
2:00 p.m.
Parade of Animals of the British Isles at the Arena Area (Pipe Band performs)
Sign up for the afternoon session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Scottish Heavy Events Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
Highland Dancing Competition resumes
Solo Piping Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
2:15 p.m. - Sharp!
Bonny Knees Contest in the Pub (For the Men in Kilts ONLY!!)
2:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Gobs o'Phun
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Michael Thompson leads song/instrumental session
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
3:00 p.m.
Reenactor Battle Demo
Gypsy Horses & Shire Horse Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Competitions ongoing in Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
3:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage: Celtic Music of the unscheduled sort
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: awards ceremony for solo piping competition, winners perform
Agility Demo & Other Animal Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
4:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony for Athletes (Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent)
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
4:30 p.m.
Open stage at the Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent
Highland Dance Competition Awards Ceremony (Celtic Dance Stage)
4:50 p.m.
Pipers and reenactors march towards Edinburgh Stage for Royalty Event
5:00 p.m.
Sword Fighting Tournament & Royalty Event
6:00 p.m.
Benefit BBQ hosted by the Brooke Agency, procedes to benefit Elbert County CSU Scholarship Fund
7:00 p.m.
Ceili (Party/Dance) begins at the Pavilion Building (Edinburgh Stage & Saucy Wench Pub)
Gobs o' Phun is the lead-off band.
8:30 p.m.
Begin to Gather for Calling of the Clans (meet near Benefit Breakfast Tent)
Ceili is still in full swing.
9:00 p.m.
Calling of the Clans Torchlight Ceremony (open to all)
followed by informal gathering and story telling.
Ceili is still in progress.
Sunday
Military Appreciation Day: Current and former members of the Armed Forces (and their families) get in for half price
(show Military I.D. to get discount)
7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Gates open early for the Charity Pancake Breakfast
hosted by the Brooke Agency, procedes to benefit Elbert County CSU Scholarship Fund
9:00 a.m.
Scottish Clan Exhibits and all vendors open
Living History Reenactor Exhibits open
Children's Glen exhibits open
Check-in for Competitors (Solo Pipers, Scottish Athletes)
9:15 a.m.
Color Guard, Clans, Pipe Band and anyone interested in participating:
Assemble for the Kirkin' of the Tartans Procession (at Breakfast Tent area)
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Kirkin' of the Tartans Worship Service (at the Cowal Stage area near the Main Gate)
Pastor Karen Wehrman of Elbert Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m.
Let the Competitions Begin:
Solo Piping Competition in the Pipers' Woods
Scottish "Heavy Events" Athletics Competition on the Braemar Glen
Renaissance Scots Village performances & workshops begin
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
10:45 a.m.
Morning Children's Parade, led by pipers...starting at the Breakfast Tent and marching up to the Children's Glen
Sign up for the morning session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
11:00 a.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Ongoing Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
11:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
11:45 a.m.
Pipe Band performance at the Dublin Stage Music Tent, followed by a circuit march to the Edinburgh Stage
12:00 noon
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Zap & Earth Dog Demo at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
12:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
12:45 p.m.
Morning sessions of competitions end. Assembly of pipe bands and clans for Mid-Day Ceremonies.
1:00 p.m.
Mid-Day Ceremonies: Parade of the Clans, led by pipe bands (onto Braemar Glen), followed by--
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Dog Scouts of America & Dog Breed Introductions at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Littleton Dance Academy Youth Ensemble
1:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Activities at the Children's Glen
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
2:00 p.m.
Parade of Animals of the British Isles at the Arena Area (Pipe Band performs)
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Sign up for the afternoon session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Scottish Heavy Events Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
Solo Piping Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
2:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
3:00 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Gypsy Horses & Shire Horse Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
3:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Edinburgh Stage: Celtic Music of the unscheduled sort
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: awards ceremony for solo piping competition, winners perform
Agility Demo & Other Animal Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
4:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony for Athletes (Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent)
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
4:30 p.m.
Pipe Band marches to the Main Gate: The Elizabeth Celtic Festival closes.
See you on July 19th & 20th, 2008!
The Ceili (pronounced: "Kay-lee" ... Irish Gaelic word meaning "party" or "dance") is Saturday evening, at the Pavilion Building (called "The Edinburgh Stage") of Casey Jones Park, starting at 7:00 p.m.
(Schedule is subject to change)
Saturday
7:00 a.m.
Vendor, Exhibitor final set-up (must have pass for field access)
9:00 a.m.
Festival Gates open to the Public
Scottish Clan Exhibits and all vendors open
Living History Reenactor Exhibits open
Children's Glen exhibits open
Check-in for Competitors (Highland Dancing, Solo Pipers, Scottish Athletes)
10:00 a.m.
Let the Competitions Begin:
Scottish Highland Dancing Competition at the Celtic Dance Stage
Solo Piping Competition in the Pipers' Woods
Scottish "Heavy Events" Athletics Competition on the Braemar Glen
Renaissance Scots Village performances & workshops begin
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
10:20 a.m.
Morning Children's Parade, led by pipers...starting at the Breakfast Tent and marching up to the Children's Glen
10:30 a.m.
Sign up for the morning session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
11:00 a.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Ceol Ceili --Traditional & Modern Irish and Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Eric Olson
Competitions ongoing in Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Ongoing Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
11:45 a.m.
Pipe Band performance at the Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent, followed by a circuit march to the Edinburgh Stage
12:00 noon
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Pipe Band opens for Old School Ceili Band
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Mulligan Stew
Competitions ongoing in Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Zap & Earth Dog Demo at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
12:45 p.m.
Morning sessions of competitions end. Assembly of pipe bands and clans for Mid-Day Ceremonies.
1:00 p.m.
Mid-Day Ceremonies: Parade of the Clans, led by pipe bands (onto Braemar Glen), followed by--
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Dog Scouts of America & Dog Breed Introductions at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
1:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Ceol Ceili
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Eric Olson
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Activities at the Children's Glen
2:00 p.m.
Parade of Animals of the British Isles at the Arena Area (Pipe Band performs)
Sign up for the afternoon session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Scottish Heavy Events Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
Highland Dancing Competition resumes
Solo Piping Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
2:15 p.m. - Sharp!
Bonny Knees Contest in the Pub (For the Men in Kilts ONLY!!)
2:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Gobs o'Phun
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Michael Thompson leads song/instrumental session
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
3:00 p.m.
Reenactor Battle Demo
Gypsy Horses & Shire Horse Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Competitions ongoing in Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
3:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage: Celtic Music of the unscheduled sort
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: awards ceremony for solo piping competition, winners perform
Agility Demo & Other Animal Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
4:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony for Athletes (Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent)
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
4:30 p.m.
Open stage at the Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent
Highland Dance Competition Awards Ceremony (Celtic Dance Stage)
4:50 p.m.
Pipers and reenactors march towards Edinburgh Stage for Royalty Event
5:00 p.m.
Sword Fighting Tournament & Royalty Event
6:00 p.m.
Benefit BBQ hosted by the Brooke Agency, procedes to benefit Elbert County CSU Scholarship Fund
7:00 p.m.
Ceili (Party/Dance) begins at the Pavilion Building (Edinburgh Stage & Saucy Wench Pub)
Gobs o' Phun is the lead-off band.
8:30 p.m.
Begin to Gather for Calling of the Clans (meet near Benefit Breakfast Tent)
Ceili is still in full swing.
9:00 p.m.
Calling of the Clans Torchlight Ceremony (open to all)
followed by informal gathering and story telling.
Ceili is still in progress.
Sunday
Military Appreciation Day: Current and former members of the Armed Forces (and their families) get in for half price
(show Military I.D. to get discount)
7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Gates open early for the Charity Pancake Breakfast
hosted by the Brooke Agency, procedes to benefit Elbert County CSU Scholarship Fund
9:00 a.m.
Scottish Clan Exhibits and all vendors open
Living History Reenactor Exhibits open
Children's Glen exhibits open
Check-in for Competitors (Solo Pipers, Scottish Athletes)
9:15 a.m.
Color Guard, Clans, Pipe Band and anyone interested in participating:
Assemble for the Kirkin' of the Tartans Procession (at Breakfast Tent area)
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Kirkin' of the Tartans Worship Service (at the Cowal Stage area near the Main Gate)
Pastor Karen Wehrman of Elbert Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m.
Let the Competitions Begin:
Solo Piping Competition in the Pipers' Woods
Scottish "Heavy Events" Athletics Competition on the Braemar Glen
Renaissance Scots Village performances & workshops begin
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
10:45 a.m.
Morning Children's Parade, led by pipers...starting at the Breakfast Tent and marching up to the Children's Glen
Sign up for the morning session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
11:00 a.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Ongoing Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
11:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
11:45 a.m.
Pipe Band performance at the Dublin Stage Music Tent, followed by a circuit march to the Edinburgh Stage
12:00 noon
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Zap & Earth Dog Demo at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
12:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
12:45 p.m.
Morning sessions of competitions end. Assembly of pipe bands and clans for Mid-Day Ceremonies.
1:00 p.m.
Mid-Day Ceremonies: Parade of the Clans, led by pipe bands (onto Braemar Glen), followed by--
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Dog Scouts of America & Dog Breed Introductions at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Littleton Dance Academy Youth Ensemble
1:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Activities at the Children's Glen
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
2:00 p.m.
Parade of Animals of the British Isles at the Arena Area (Pipe Band performs)
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Sign up for the afternoon session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Scottish Heavy Events Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
Solo Piping Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
2:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
3:00 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Gypsy Horses & Shire Horse Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
3:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Edinburgh Stage: Celtic Music of the unscheduled sort
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: awards ceremony for solo piping competition, winners perform
Agility Demo & Other Animal Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
4:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony for Athletes (Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent)
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
4:30 p.m.
Pipe Band marches to the Main Gate: The Elizabeth Celtic Festival closes.
See you on July 19th & 20th, 2008!
Vendor, Exhibitor final set-up (must have pass for field access)
9:00 a.m.
Festival Gates open to the Public
Scottish Clan Exhibits and all vendors open
Living History Reenactor Exhibits open
Children's Glen exhibits open
Check-in for Competitors (Highland Dancing, Solo Pipers, Scottish Athletes)
10:00 a.m.
Let the Competitions Begin:
Scottish Highland Dancing Competition at the Celtic Dance Stage
Solo Piping Competition in the Pipers' Woods
Scottish "Heavy Events" Athletics Competition on the Braemar Glen
Renaissance Scots Village performances & workshops begin
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
10:20 a.m.
Morning Children's Parade, led by pipers...starting at the Breakfast Tent and marching up to the Children's Glen
10:30 a.m.
Sign up for the morning session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
11:00 a.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Ceol Ceili --Traditional & Modern Irish and Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Eric Olson
Competitions ongoing in Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Ongoing Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
11:45 a.m.
Pipe Band performance at the Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent, followed by a circuit march to the Edinburgh Stage
12:00 noon
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Pipe Band opens for Old School Ceili Band
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Mulligan Stew
Competitions ongoing in Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Zap & Earth Dog Demo at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
12:45 p.m.
Morning sessions of competitions end. Assembly of pipe bands and clans for Mid-Day Ceremonies.
1:00 p.m.
Mid-Day Ceremonies: Parade of the Clans, led by pipe bands (onto Braemar Glen), followed by--
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Dog Scouts of America & Dog Breed Introductions at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
1:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Ceol Ceili
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Eric Olson
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Activities at the Children's Glen
2:00 p.m.
Parade of Animals of the British Isles at the Arena Area (Pipe Band performs)
Sign up for the afternoon session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Scottish Heavy Events Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
Highland Dancing Competition resumes
Solo Piping Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
2:15 p.m. - Sharp!
Bonny Knees Contest in the Pub (For the Men in Kilts ONLY!!)
2:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Gobs o'Phun
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Michael Thompson leads song/instrumental session
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
3:00 p.m.
Reenactor Battle Demo
Gypsy Horses & Shire Horse Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Competitions ongoing in Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
3:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage: Celtic Music of the unscheduled sort
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: awards ceremony for solo piping competition, winners perform
Agility Demo & Other Animal Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
4:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony for Athletes (Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent)
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
4:30 p.m.
Open stage at the Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent
Highland Dance Competition Awards Ceremony (Celtic Dance Stage)
4:50 p.m.
Pipers and reenactors march towards Edinburgh Stage for Royalty Event
5:00 p.m.
Sword Fighting Tournament & Royalty Event
6:00 p.m.
Benefit BBQ hosted by the Brooke Agency, procedes to benefit Elbert County CSU Scholarship Fund
7:00 p.m.
Ceili (Party/Dance) begins at the Pavilion Building (Edinburgh Stage & Saucy Wench Pub)
Gobs o' Phun is the lead-off band.
8:30 p.m.
Begin to Gather for Calling of the Clans (meet near Benefit Breakfast Tent)
Ceili is still in full swing.
9:00 p.m.
Calling of the Clans Torchlight Ceremony (open to all)
followed by informal gathering and story telling.
Ceili is still in progress.
Sunday
Military Appreciation Day: Current and former members of the Armed Forces (and their families) get in for half price
(show Military I.D. to get discount)
7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Gates open early for the Charity Pancake Breakfast
hosted by the Brooke Agency, procedes to benefit Elbert County CSU Scholarship Fund
9:00 a.m.
Scottish Clan Exhibits and all vendors open
Living History Reenactor Exhibits open
Children's Glen exhibits open
Check-in for Competitors (Solo Pipers, Scottish Athletes)
9:15 a.m.
Color Guard, Clans, Pipe Band and anyone interested in participating:
Assemble for the Kirkin' of the Tartans Procession (at Breakfast Tent area)
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Kirkin' of the Tartans Worship Service (at the Cowal Stage area near the Main Gate)
Pastor Karen Wehrman of Elbert Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m.
Let the Competitions Begin:
Solo Piping Competition in the Pipers' Woods
Scottish "Heavy Events" Athletics Competition on the Braemar Glen
Renaissance Scots Village performances & workshops begin
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
10:45 a.m.
Morning Children's Parade, led by pipers...starting at the Breakfast Tent and marching up to the Children's Glen
Sign up for the morning session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
11:00 a.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Ongoing Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
11:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
11:45 a.m.
Pipe Band performance at the Dublin Stage Music Tent, followed by a circuit march to the Edinburgh Stage
12:00 noon
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Zap & Earth Dog Demo at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
12:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
12:45 p.m.
Morning sessions of competitions end. Assembly of pipe bands and clans for Mid-Day Ceremonies.
1:00 p.m.
Mid-Day Ceremonies: Parade of the Clans, led by pipe bands (onto Braemar Glen), followed by--
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Dog Scouts of America & Dog Breed Introductions at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Littleton Dance Academy Youth Ensemble
1:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Activities at the Children's Glen
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
2:00 p.m.
Parade of Animals of the British Isles at the Arena Area (Pipe Band performs)
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Sign up for the afternoon session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Scottish Heavy Events Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
Solo Piping Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
2:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
3:00 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Gypsy Horses & Shire Horse Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
3:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Edinburgh Stage: Celtic Music of the unscheduled sort
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: awards ceremony for solo piping competition, winners perform
Agility Demo & Other Animal Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
4:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony for Athletes (Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent)
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
4:30 p.m.
Pipe Band marches to the Main Gate: The Elizabeth Celtic Festival closes.
See you on July 19th & 20th, 2008!
Military Appreciation Day: Current and former members of the Armed Forces (and their families) get in for half price
(show Military I.D. to get discount)
7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Gates open early for the Charity Pancake Breakfast
hosted by the Brooke Agency, procedes to benefit Elbert County CSU Scholarship Fund
9:00 a.m.
Scottish Clan Exhibits and all vendors open
Living History Reenactor Exhibits open
Children's Glen exhibits open
Check-in for Competitors (Solo Pipers, Scottish Athletes)
9:15 a.m.
Color Guard, Clans, Pipe Band and anyone interested in participating:
Assemble for the Kirkin' of the Tartans Procession (at Breakfast Tent area)
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Kirkin' of the Tartans Worship Service (at the Cowal Stage area near the Main Gate)
Pastor Karen Wehrman of Elbert Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m.
Let the Competitions Begin:
Solo Piping Competition in the Pipers' Woods
Scottish "Heavy Events" Athletics Competition on the Braemar Glen
Renaissance Scots Village performances & workshops begin
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
10:45 a.m.
Morning Children's Parade, led by pipers...starting at the Breakfast Tent and marching up to the Children's Glen
Sign up for the morning session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
11:00 a.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Ongoing Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
11:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
11:45 a.m.
Pipe Band performance at the Dublin Stage Music Tent, followed by a circuit march to the Edinburgh Stage
12:00 noon
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Zap & Earth Dog Demo at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
12:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
12:45 p.m.
Morning sessions of competitions end. Assembly of pipe bands and clans for Mid-Day Ceremonies.
1:00 p.m.
Mid-Day Ceremonies: Parade of the Clans, led by pipe bands (onto Braemar Glen), followed by--
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Dog Scouts of America & Dog Breed Introductions at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Littleton Dance Academy Youth Ensemble
1:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Activities at the Children's Glen
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
2:00 p.m.
Parade of Animals of the British Isles at the Arena Area (Pipe Band performs)
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Sign up for the afternoon session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Scottish Heavy Events Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
Solo Piping Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
2:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
3:00 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Gypsy Horses & Shire Horse Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
3:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Edinburgh Stage: Celtic Music of the unscheduled sort
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: awards ceremony for solo piping competition, winners perform
Agility Demo & Other Animal Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
4:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony for Athletes (Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent)
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
4:30 p.m.
Pipe Band marches to the Main Gate: The Elizabeth Celtic Festival closes.
See you on July 19th & 20th, 2008!
Scottish "Heavy Events" Athletics Competition on the Braemar Glen
Renaissance Scots Village performances & workshops begin
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
10:45 a.m.
Morning Children's Parade, led by pipers...starting at the Breakfast Tent and marching up to the Children's Glen
Sign up for the morning session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
11:00 a.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Ongoing Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
11:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
11:45 a.m.
Pipe Band performance at the Dublin Stage Music Tent, followed by a circuit march to the Edinburgh Stage
12:00 noon
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
Zap & Earth Dog Demo at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
12:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
12:45 p.m.
Morning sessions of competitions end. Assembly of pipe bands and clans for Mid-Day Ceremonies.
1:00 p.m.
Mid-Day Ceremonies: Parade of the Clans, led by pipe bands (onto Braemar Glen), followed by--
Reenactor Battle Demo (Braemar Glen)
Dog Scouts of America & Dog Breed Introductions at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Littleton Dance Academy Youth Ensemble
1:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: Skean Dubh -- Traditional & Modern Scottish Folk Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Star Edwards on the Celtic Harp
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Activities at the Children's Glen
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
2:00 p.m.
Parade of Animals of the British Isles at the Arena Area (Pipe Band performs)
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Sign up for the afternoon session of Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Scottish Heavy Events Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
Solo Piping Competition (afternoon series of events) begins
2:30 p.m.
Edinburgh Stage Performance: The Commoners -- Traditional Irish Rock Music
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: Irish Uilleann Piper Gary Burman
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers
Children's Games at the Children's Glen
Sheep Dog Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
3:00 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: The Welsh Dancers of Colorado
Castle Wall medieval battle demonstration
Gypsy Horses & Shire Horse Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
Competitions ongoing in Solo Piping, and Scottish Heavy Events
3:30 p.m.
Cowal Celtic Dance Stage: Bennett Irish Dancers
Edinburgh Stage: Celtic Music of the unscheduled sort
Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent: awards ceremony for solo piping competition, winners perform
Agility Demo & Other Animal Demos at the "Animals of the British Isles Arena"
4:00 p.m.
Awards ceremony for Athletes (Dublin Stage Celtic Music Tent)
Ongoing demonstrations at the Renaissance Scots Village
4:30 p.m.
Pipe Band marches to the Main Gate: The Elizabeth Celtic Festival closes.
See you on July 19th & 20th, 2008!
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