Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival | New Brunswick, Canada
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The 19th annual Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival takes place June 10-14, 2025. Enjoy free community concerts Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday before the big day on Saturday - which is also FREE for everyone to attend this year!
June 10-14, 2025
FREE events to kick off the festival!
Tuesday, June 10
11am
The City of Moncton will raise the flag of Scotland at 11am. Everyone welcome!
Tuesday, June 10
7pm
Join us as we kick off the festival with a FREE community concert with Ivan & Vivian Hicks in Moncton's Victoria Park.
Wednesday, June 11
11am
The Town of Riverview will raise the flag of Scotland at 11am. Everyone welcome to attend!
Wednesday, June 11
7pm
Enjoy a FREE community concert at the Riverview Gazebo along the Riverfront Trail with the Dunnett School of Highland Dance and Sons of Gael!
Thursday, June 12
7pm
Enjoy a FREE community concert at the new amphitheatre in Salisbury's Highland Park, featuring the RCMP Pipes & Drums and Sara & James Nelson!
Friday, June 13
6pm
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!
Saturday, June 14
New for 2025 -- FREE entry to the fields! Competitors entrances open at 8am; most activities for public viewing begin between 9 & 10am.
Highland Dance Competition
8:30am-5pm
Individual Highland Dance competitions take place Saturday morning & afternoon.
Registration opened April 2; max 125 dancers.
Piping, Drumming, & Pipeband Competitions
9am-4pm
Individual piping & drumming competitions in the morning, band competitions in the afternoon, followed by a Massed Bands performance at the Closing Ceremonies.
Registration open May 1 - June 5, 2025.
Heavy Events
9:30am-5pm
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+)!
5K Tartan Run
10:30am
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.)
Demonstrations, Displays, & More!
10am-5pm
Throughout the Games' Site you'll find displays & demonstrations to enjoy, including:
Weaving & Blacksmithing
Clans & Associations
Petting zoo
Wagon rides
Bouncy castles
& more!
Ceilidh Tent Entertainment
12:30-9pm
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!
Please note: Some schedule changes may occur. We will update as quickly as possible in that case.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
