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AT IDLEWILD PARK IN LIGONIER, PENNSYLVANIA
GPS ADDRESS:
IDLEWILD & SOAKZONE
2574 U.S. 30
LIGONIER, PA 15658
2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
NEW THIS YEAR! THE LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES IS NOW A 2 DAY EVENT!
SATURDAY WILL BE OUR TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES EVENT WHILE SUNDAY WILL BE OUR CELTIC MUSIC AND AMATEUR ATHLETIC EVENT! WE ARE FEATURING AN EXTENDED LINE UP OF PERFORMERS, AND COMPETITIVE TUG OF WAR EVENTS FOR GROUPS AND TEAMS TOO! CHECK OUR SCHEDULE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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2018 LIGONIER HIGHLAND GAMES SCHEDULE
SOME CHANGES TO SCHEDULE MAY OCCUR DUE TO CONDITIONS ON THE FIELD
60TH Ligonier Highland Games Schedule
Friday, September 21st, 2018
6:00 pm – Professional Piping competition. Admission is free.
Holy Trinity Church - 342 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658
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.
8:15 am – Scottish Harp Registration in Pavilion C7.
8:30 am - Heavy Athletics Amateur 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 competition in Pavilion C7.
9:00 am – Scottish Fiddling Registration in Pavilion C3.
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 Amateur competition begins at Main Field.
9:30 am – Scottish genealogy and tartans research available at St. Andrews Society near main field.
9:30 am - More activities at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
10:00 am - Scottish Harp Workshop Pavilion C7.
10:00 am - Scottish Fiddling competition in Pavilion C3.
10:00 am – Step In Time performs at the Hillside Theater
10:00 am – Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
10:00 am – Red McWilliams performs at the Raccoon Stage
10:00 am - Heavy Athletics Amateur 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 - More activities 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
10:45 am - Heavy Athletics Amateur competition at Main Field 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 - Scottish 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 – County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater stage
11:30 am – Ladies Haggis Toss on Main Field
Noon - Welcoming Ceremonies, Massed Bands and Parade of Tartans at Main Field.
Noon – Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
Noon – Terry Griffiths performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
12:30 pm - Gaelic Mód Gold Medalists perform at the Hillside Theater
12:45 pm - Heavy Athletics Amateur competition at Main Field
1:00 pm - Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
1:00 pm - Harp Band performs at the Clan Forsyth in clan tent area
1:00 pm - More activities 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
1:45 pm - Scottish Harp workshop in Pavilion C7
2:00 pm - The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater
2:00 pm – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
2:00 pm – Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
2:00 pm - Scottish Fiddling intermediate/advanced workshop in Pavilion C3 with master fiddler Ed Pearlman
2:00 pm - Barra the Bard traditional Scottish storyteller presents tales at the Birthday Party Room
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 – More activities at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
3:00 pm - Scottish Fiddling unsanctioned competition in Pavilion C3
3:00 pm – Red McWilliams 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 – Terry Griffiths performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
4:30 pm - Harp Circle in Pavillion C7
4:30 pm – County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater stage
5:00 pm Southminster Ringers kilted handbell team performs near carousel
5:10 pm - Awards Ceremony at Main Field and Final Massed Bands performance.
5:45 pm – The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
6:30 pm – Ceilidh Scottish celebratory dinner at Ligonier Country Inn. Tickets sold separately. Buffet dinner with cash bar, cocktails at 6:30 pm, dinner served at 7:30 pm. Live entertainment through the dinner and afterwards provided by Ed Pearlman, Melinda Crawford, Brian Henke, Step in Time and the Pittsburgh Scottish County Dancers and more. 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!
9:00 am – Catholic Mass church service open to the public in pavilion E1
9:05 am – Scottish Vendors village opens at side of Main Field
9:10 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens registration and set-up at north east corner tent at Main Field
9:30 am – Scottish Clans tent area opens to public near Mr. Rogers Neighborhood (see map).
9:30 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens competition begins at Main Field
10:00 am – Great Highland Bagpipe: Pipes and Piper seminar presented by Sean Patrick Regan at Pavilion E1
10:00 am - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Hillside Theater
10:00 am – Abbots Cross performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
10:00 am – Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
10:30 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens competition at Main Field - hammer throw, stone put and distance events
11:00 am – Scottish Fiddling workshop presented by Melinda Crawford at Pavilion E1
11:00 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens competition at Main Field with 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 – New Pittsburgh Tartan and How To Wear a Sash seminar presented by Kathy Wells at Pavilion E1
Noon - RichPatrick Celtic performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
Noon - Terry Griffiths 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 - John F. Webber seminar "Scottish Names - Their Origin and Meaning" at St. Andrews tent near the Main Field
1:00 pm – Bodhran demonstration presented by Kip Reufle at Pavilion E1
1:00 pm - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
1:00 pm - Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
1:00 pm - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens competition finals at Main Field
1:45 pm – Road To The Isles performs at the Hillside Theater
2:00 pm – Travel to Scotland seminar presented by Paul Thompson at Pavilion E1
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
3:00 pm – Corned Beef & Curry Band performs at the Hillside Theater
3:00 pm – Robert Burns Overview seminar presented by Step In Time at Pavilion E1
3:00 pm – Abbots Cross performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
3:00 pm – Terry Griffiths performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
3:30 pm – Women’s team competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
4:00 pm - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
4:15 pm - The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main 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)
5:00 pm - Awards Ceremony at Main Field
Friday, September 21st, 2018
6:00 pm – Professional Piping competition. Admission is free.
Holy Trinity Church - 342 West Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658
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.
8:15 am – Scottish Harp Registration in Pavilion C7.
8:30 am - Heavy Athletics Amateur 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 competition in Pavilion C7.
9:00 am – Scottish Fiddling Registration in Pavilion C3.
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 Amateur competition begins at Main Field.
9:30 am – Scottish genealogy and tartans research available at St. Andrews Society near main field.
9:30 am - More activities at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
10:00 am - Scottish Harp Workshop Pavilion C7.
10:00 am - Scottish Fiddling competition in Pavilion C3.
10:00 am – Step In Time performs at the Hillside Theater
10:00 am – Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
10:00 am – Red McWilliams performs at the Raccoon Stage
10:00 am - Heavy Athletics Amateur 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 - More activities 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
10:45 am - Heavy Athletics Amateur competition at Main Field 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 - Scottish 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 – County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater stage
11:30 am – Ladies Haggis Toss on Main Field
Noon - Welcoming Ceremonies, Massed Bands and Parade of Tartans at Main Field.
Noon – Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
Noon – Terry Griffiths performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
12:30 pm - Gaelic Mód Gold Medalists perform at the Hillside Theater
12:45 pm - Heavy Athletics Amateur competition at Main Field
1:00 pm - Celtic Shores performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
1:00 pm - Harp Band performs at the Clan Forsyth in clan tent area
1:00 pm - More activities 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
1:45 pm - Scottish Harp workshop in Pavilion C7
2:00 pm - The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater
2:00 pm – Brian Henke performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
2:00 pm – Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
2:00 pm - Scottish Fiddling intermediate/advanced workshop in Pavilion C3 with master fiddler Ed Pearlman
2:00 pm - Barra the Bard traditional Scottish storyteller presents tales at the Birthday Party Room
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 – More activities at Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit at Pavilion E2
3:00 pm - Scottish Fiddling unsanctioned competition in Pavilion C3
3:00 pm – Red McWilliams 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 – Terry Griffiths performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
4:30 pm - Harp Circle in Pavillion C7
4:30 pm – County Mayo Band performs at the Hillside Theater stage
5:00 pm Southminster Ringers kilted handbell team performs near carousel
5:10 pm - Awards Ceremony at Main Field and Final Massed Bands performance.
5:45 pm – The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main stage
6:30 pm – Ceilidh Scottish celebratory dinner at Ligonier Country Inn. Tickets sold separately. Buffet dinner with cash bar, cocktails at 6:30 pm, dinner served at 7:30 pm. Live entertainment through the dinner and afterwards provided by Ed Pearlman, Melinda Crawford, Brian Henke, Step in Time and the Pittsburgh Scottish County Dancers and more. 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!
9:00 am – Catholic Mass church service open to the public in pavilion E1
9:05 am – Scottish Vendors village opens at side of Main Field
9:10 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens registration and set-up at north east corner tent at Main Field
9:30 am – Scottish Clans tent area opens to public near Mr. Rogers Neighborhood (see map).
9:30 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens competition begins at Main Field
10:00 am – Great Highland Bagpipe: Pipes and Piper seminar presented by Sean Patrick Regan at Pavilion E1
10:00 am - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Hillside Theater
10:00 am – Abbots Cross performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
10:00 am – Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
10:30 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens competition at Main Field - hammer throw, stone put and distance events
11:00 am – Scottish Fiddling workshop presented by Melinda Crawford at Pavilion E1
11:00 am - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens competition at Main Field with 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 – New Pittsburgh Tartan and How To Wear a Sash seminar presented by Kathy Wells at Pavilion E1
Noon - RichPatrick Celtic performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
Noon - Terry Griffiths 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 - John F. Webber seminar "Scottish Names - Their Origin and Meaning" at St. Andrews tent near the Main Field
1:00 pm – Bodhran demonstration presented by Kip Reufle at Pavilion E1
1:00 pm - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
1:00 pm - Step In Time performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
1:00 pm - Heavy Athletics Masters and Womens competition finals at Main Field
1:45 pm – Road To The Isles performs at the Hillside Theater
2:00 pm – Travel to Scotland seminar presented by Paul Thompson at Pavilion E1
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
3:00 pm – Corned Beef & Curry Band performs at the Hillside Theater
3:00 pm – Robert Burns Overview seminar presented by Step In Time at Pavilion E1
3:00 pm – Abbots Cross performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
3:00 pm – Terry Griffiths performs at the Ricky Raccoon Stage
3:30 pm – Women’s team competition Tug-of-War on Main Field
4:00 pm - Tillotson & Cunningham performs at the Daniel Tiger Stage
4:15 pm - The Rogues performs at the Hillside Theater main 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)
5:00 pm - Awards Ceremony at Main Field
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
