AT IDLEWILD PARK IN LIGONIER, PENNSYLVANIA
GPS ADDRESS:
IDLEWILD & SOAKZONE
2574 U.S. 30
LIGONIER, PA 15658
2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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2018 LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES SCHEDULE
60TH Ligonier Highland Games Schedule
Friday, September 21st, 2018
6:00 pm – Professional Piping competition. Admission is free.
Location to be announced later.
Saturday, September 22nd & Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
8:00 am – Gates open to the public - bring your own chair(s) if you wish! Bring a picnic basket or a blanket too!
8:00 am – Registration for Piping and Pipe Band Competition entries begins at Carousel.
8:15 am – Scottish Vendors village opens at side of Main Field.
8:30 am - Heavy Athletics registration and set-up at north east corner tent at Main Field.
8:30 am – Scottish Clans tent area opens to public near Mr. Rogers Neighborhood (see map).
8:30 am - Highland Dancing registration for competition at Pavilion D2.
9:00 am – Solo Piping Competition begins at judging stations along path to waterpark starting from Carousel.
9:00 am – Scottish Harp Registration in Pavilion C7.
9:00 am – Celtic Fiddling Registration in Pavilion C4.
9:00 am - Highland Dancing competition begins at Pavilion D2.
9:00 am - Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E1 & E2 opens.
9:00 am - Gaelic Mód gaelic language, singing and poetry competition registration at Pavilion C8.
9:00 am - Heavy Athletics competition begins at Main Field.
9:30 am – Scottish genealogy and tartans research available at St. Andrews Society near main field.
9:30 am - Dog safety demo for families with Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2.
10:00 am - Scottish Harp Workshop Pavilion C7.
10:00 am - Celtic Fiddling competition in Pavilion C3.
10:00 am – County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater
10:00 am – Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
10:00 am – Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
10:00 am - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field - hammer throw, stone put and distance events.
10:00 am – Celtic spinning and weaving demo at St. Andrews Society near main field
10:00 am - Dog and handler rally obediance course at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2.
10:00 am - 11:30 am - Children’s Games next to the Clan Tent area.
10:00 am - Noon – Living History and military re-enactors encampment near Clan Tent area
10:30 am - Individual obedience course at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
10:45 am - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field with amateur and masters Caber Toss
11:00 am - Noon - Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dancers perform at Raccoon Stage
11:00 am - Southminster Ringers kilted hand-bell team performs near carousel
11:00 am - Celtic Fiddling beginner/intermediate workshop in Pavilion C3 with master fiddler Ed Pearlman
11:00 am – Solo Piping Competition final hour at judging stations on path to waterpark
11:00 am – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
11:00 am - Scottish Breed Dog agility competition at Pavilion E2
11:15 am – The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
11:30 am – Sheepdog Herding Demo on Main Field
11:30 am - Pointing demonstration at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2.
Noon - Welcoming Ceremonies, Massed Bands and Parade of Tartans at Main Field.
Noon – Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
Noon – Terry Griffith performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
12:30 pm - Gaelic Mód Gold Medalists perform at the Hillside Theater
12:45 pm - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field
1:00 pm - Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
1:00 pm - Obstacle course race at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dancers perform at Raccoon Stage
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Children’s Games next to the Clan Tent area.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Highland Dancing Competitions at Pavilion D2.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Living History and military re-enactors encampment near Clan Tent area.
1:30 pm - Drum Major Competition at Main Field
1:30 pm - Scottish Harp Competition in Pavilion C7
2:00 pm - County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater
2:00 pm – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
2:00 pm – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
2:00 pm - Celtic Fiddling intermediate/advanced workshop in Pavilion C3 with master fiddler Ed Pearlman
2:00 pm – Agility competition Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit Pavilion E2
2:00 pm - Barra the Bard traditonal Scottish storyteller, performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
2:00 pm Southminster Ringers kilted hand-bell team performs near carousel
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Pipe Band Competition on Main Field
3:00 pm – Pet trick demos and 2-minute trick workshop at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
3:00 pm - Celtic Fiddling unsanctioned competition in Pavilion C3
3:00 pm - Melinda Crawford performs at the Hillside Theater
3:00 pm – Terry Griffith performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
3:00 pm – Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
3:15 pm – Melinda Crawford performs at the Hillside Theater
3:30 pm - Tug-of-War event at Main Field, open to all children
4:00 pm - Scottish Country Dance Workshop open to public participation at Pavilion D2
4:00 pm – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
4:00 pm – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
4:30 pm - Harp Circle in Pavillion C7
4:30 pm – Step In Time performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
5:00 pm Southminster Ringers kilted handbell team performs near carousel
5:15 pm – The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
5:30 pm - Awards Ceremony at Main Field and Final Massed Bands performance.
7:00 pm – Ceilidh Scottish celebratory dinner at Ligonier Country Inn. Tickets sold separately. Buffet dinner with cash bar, cocktails at 7:00 pm, dinner served at 7:30 pm. Live entertainment through the dinner and afterwards provided by several of the professionals groups from the Highland Games. Songs and dance until 10:00 pm.
Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
9:00 am – Gates open to the public - bring your own chair(s) if you wish! Bring a picnic basket or a blanket too!
9:05 am – Scottish Vendors village opens at side of Main Field
9:10 am - Heavy Athletics registration and set-up at north east corner tent at Main Field
9:30 am - Heavy Athletics competition begins at Main Field
10:00 am - Step In Time performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
10:00 am – Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
10:00 am – Terry Griffith performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
10:30 am - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field - hammer throw, stone put and distance events
11:00 am – Dancing exhibition begins at Pavilion D2
11:00 am - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field with amateur Caber Toss.
11:00 am – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
11:00 am – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
11:15 am – County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater
Noon - Children’s Race on Main Field
Noon - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
Noon - Terry Griffith performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
12:30 pm - Registration for Tug-of-War Headquarters Tent on Main Field
12:30 pm – The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
1:00 pm - RichPatrick Celtic performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
1:00 pm - Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
1:00 pm - Heavy Athletics competition finals at Main Field
1:30 pm – Road To The Isles performs at the Hillside Theater
2:00 pm – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
2:00 pm – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
2:00 pm – Men’s team competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
2:45 pm – Corned Beef & Curry Band performs at the Hillside Theater
3:00 pm – Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
3:00 pm – Celtic Shores performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
3:30 pm – Women’s team competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
3:45 pm - The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
4:00 pm - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
4:30 pm – Individual competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
4:30 pm – Raffle drawing and singing Auld Lang Syne at the Hillside Theater main stage (audience sing-a-long)
5:30 pm - Awards Ceremony at Main Field and Pipe Band performance
Friday, September 21st, 2018
6:00 pm – Professional Piping competition. Admission is free.
Location to be announced later.
Saturday, September 22nd & Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
8:00 am – Gates open to the public - bring your own chair(s) if you wish! Bring a picnic basket or a blanket too!
8:00 am – Registration for Piping and Pipe Band Competition entries begins at Carousel.
8:15 am – Scottish Vendors village opens at side of Main Field.
8:30 am - Heavy Athletics registration and set-up at north east corner tent at Main Field.
8:30 am – Scottish Clans tent area opens to public near Mr. Rogers Neighborhood (see map).
8:30 am - Highland Dancing registration for competition at Pavilion D2.
9:00 am – Solo Piping Competition begins at judging stations along path to waterpark starting from Carousel.
9:00 am – Scottish Harp Registration in Pavilion C7.
9:00 am – Celtic Fiddling Registration in Pavilion C4.
9:00 am - Highland Dancing competition begins at Pavilion D2.
9:00 am - Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E1 & E2 opens.
9:00 am - Gaelic Mód gaelic language, singing and poetry competition registration at Pavilion C8.
9:00 am - Heavy Athletics competition begins at Main Field.
9:30 am – Scottish genealogy and tartans research available at St. Andrews Society near main field.
9:30 am - Dog safety demo for families with Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2.
10:00 am - Scottish Harp Workshop Pavilion C7.
10:00 am - Celtic Fiddling competition in Pavilion C3.
10:00 am – County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater
10:00 am – Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
10:00 am – Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
10:00 am - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field - hammer throw, stone put and distance events.
10:00 am – Celtic spinning and weaving demo at St. Andrews Society near main field
10:00 am - Dog and handler rally obediance course at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2.
10:00 am - 11:30 am - Children’s Games next to the Clan Tent area.
10:00 am - Noon – Living History and military re-enactors encampment near Clan Tent area
10:30 am - Individual obedience course at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
10:45 am - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field with amateur and masters Caber Toss
11:00 am - Noon - Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dancers perform at Raccoon Stage
11:00 am - Southminster Ringers kilted hand-bell team performs near carousel
11:00 am - Celtic Fiddling beginner/intermediate workshop in Pavilion C3 with master fiddler Ed Pearlman
11:00 am – Solo Piping Competition final hour at judging stations on path to waterpark
11:00 am – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
11:00 am - Scottish Breed Dog agility competition at Pavilion E2
11:15 am – The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
11:30 am – Sheepdog Herding Demo on Main Field
11:30 am - Pointing demonstration at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2.
Noon - Welcoming Ceremonies, Massed Bands and Parade of Tartans at Main Field.
Noon – Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
Noon – Terry Griffith performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
12:30 pm - Gaelic Mód Gold Medalists perform at the Hillside Theater
12:45 pm - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field
1:00 pm - Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
1:00 pm - Obstacle course race at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dancers perform at Raccoon Stage
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Children’s Games next to the Clan Tent area.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Highland Dancing Competitions at Pavilion D2.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Living History and military re-enactors encampment near Clan Tent area.
1:30 pm - Drum Major Competition at Main Field
1:30 pm - Scottish Harp Competition in Pavilion C7
2:00 pm - County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater
2:00 pm – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
2:00 pm – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
2:00 pm - Celtic Fiddling intermediate/advanced workshop in Pavilion C3 with master fiddler Ed Pearlman
2:00 pm – Agility competition Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit Pavilion E2
2:00 pm - Barra the Bard traditonal Scottish storyteller, performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
2:00 pm Southminster Ringers kilted hand-bell team performs near carousel
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Pipe Band Competition on Main Field
3:00 pm – Pet trick demos and 2-minute trick workshop at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
3:00 pm - Celtic Fiddling unsanctioned competition in Pavilion C3
3:00 pm - Melinda Crawford performs at the Hillside Theater
3:00 pm – Terry Griffith performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
3:00 pm – Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
3:15 pm – Melinda Crawford performs at the Hillside Theater
3:30 pm - Tug-of-War event at Main Field, open to all children
4:00 pm - Scottish Country Dance Workshop open to public participation at Pavilion D2
4:00 pm – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
4:00 pm – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
4:30 pm - Harp Circle in Pavillion C7
4:30 pm – Step In Time performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
5:00 pm Southminster Ringers kilted handbell team performs near carousel
5:15 pm – The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
5:30 pm - Awards Ceremony at Main Field and Final Massed Bands performance.
7:00 pm – Ceilidh Scottish celebratory dinner at Ligonier Country Inn. Tickets sold separately. Buffet dinner with cash bar, cocktails at 7:00 pm, dinner served at 7:30 pm. Live entertainment through the dinner and afterwards provided by several of the professionals groups from the Highland Games. Songs and dance until 10:00 pm.
Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
9:00 am – Gates open to the public - bring your own chair(s) if you wish! Bring a picnic basket or a blanket too!
9:05 am – Scottish Vendors village opens at side of Main Field
9:10 am - Heavy Athletics registration and set-up at north east corner tent at Main Field
9:30 am - Heavy Athletics competition begins at Main Field
10:00 am - Step In Time performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
10:00 am – Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
10:00 am – Terry Griffith performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
10:30 am - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field - hammer throw, stone put and distance events
11:00 am – Dancing exhibition begins at Pavilion D2
11:00 am - Heavy Athletics competition at Main Field with amateur Caber Toss.
11:00 am – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
11:00 am – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
11:15 am – County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater
Noon - Children’s Race on Main Field
Noon - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
Noon - Terry Griffith performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
12:30 pm - Registration for Tug-of-War Headquarters Tent on Main Field
12:30 pm – The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
1:00 pm - RichPatrick Celtic performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
1:00 pm - Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
1:00 pm - Heavy Athletics competition finals at Main Field
1:30 pm – Road To The Isles performs at the Hillside Theater
2:00 pm – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
2:00 pm – Red McWilliams performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
2:00 pm – Men’s team competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
2:45 pm – Corned Beef & Curry Band performs at the Hillside Theater
3:00 pm – Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
3:00 pm – Celtic Shores performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
3:30 pm – Women’s team competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
3:45 pm - The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
4:00 pm - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
4:30 pm – Individual competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
4:30 pm – Raffle drawing and singing Auld Lang Syne at the Hillside Theater main stage (audience sing-a-long)
5:30 pm - Awards Ceremony at Main Field and Pipe Band performance
DIRECTIONS TO IDLEWILD PARK
ADDRESS FOR GPS USE:
Idlewild & SoakZone
2574 U.S. 30
Ligonier, PA 15658
Idlewild & SoakZone
2574 U.S. 30
Ligonier, PA 15658
