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The City of Moncton will raise the flag of Scotland at 11am. Everyone welcome!

Join us as we kick off the festival with a FREE community concert with Ivan Hicks & the Sussex Avenue Fiddlers in Moncton's Victoria Park.

The Town of Riverview will raise the flag of Scotland at 11am. Everyone welcome to attend!

Enjoy a FREE community concert at the Riverview Gazebo along the Riverfront Trail with the Dunnett School of Highland Dance and Sons of Gael!

Enjoy a FREE community concert at the new amphitheatre in Salisbury's Highland Park, featuring the RCMP Pipes & Drums and Sara & James Nelson!

The Town will raise the Scottish flag next to the stage just before the concert.

Think you might have what is takes to compete in the traditional heavy events? We'll hold a special session on the field Friday night for those interested in knowing more about the sport! Email us at greatermonctonscots@gmail.com to connect with our Athletic Director & give the events a try! 

Individual Highland Dance competitions take place Saturday morning & afternoon.

• Registration for Primary, Beginner & Novice dancers at 8:30am
• Dancing starts at 9am with the Primary dancers.
• The demonstration event will be following completion of the morning dancing.
• Intermediate & Premier registration at 12 noon, with dancing to start at 12:30pm. 

Individual piping & drumming competitions 9am-noon, band competitions 12:30-5pm, Massed Bands performance at the Closing Ceremonies.

Bands Scheduled to Compete

New Scotland Pipes & Drums Gr 5

Cape Breton Island Gr 5

The College of Piping Gr 5

RCMP Pipes and Drums NB Gr 5

Dartmouth and District Gr 5

Fredericton Society of Saint Andrew Gr 5

Saint John Caledonian Gr 4

Cape Breton Island Gr 3

The College of Piping Gr 3

Dartmouth and District Gr 2

Watch regional athletes compete and cheer on the top female heavy event athletes from across the country as we host the CSAF Women's CHAMPIONSHIPS for Youth (ages 13-16), Juniors (ages 17-19), Women (ages 20-39), & Masters (ages 40-59 and ages 60+)! 

Find the list of athletes here.

Grab your plaid & lace up your sneakers - it's time again for our 5K Tartan Run (walkers & rollers welcome, too!).

Your race registration supports the event & includes a snazzy medal to add to your collection.

Sign up on Race Roster: 

 https://raceroster.com/events/2025/104955/5k-tartan-run

(Please note: Families do NOT need to register children to join the fundraiser; they will still receive a medal for completing the event.)

Throughout the Games' Site you'll find displays & demonstrations to enjoy, including:

Weaving & Blacksmithing

Clans & Associations

Petting zoo

Wagon rides (included with entry)

Bouncy castles (included with entry)

Face painting & glitter tattoos 

& more!

What day isn't made better with a little live music? Join Fundy Ceilidh, Sons of Gael, lupin and more in our Ceilidh Tent throughouth the day!

Massed Bands take place at 5:30pm for our Closing Ceremonies AT PARADE SQUARE (Piping Field)

Then head back to the tent for Dram & a Draw and JUNO-nominated Mi'kmaq fiddler and singer Morgan Toney!