Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival | New Brunswick, Canada
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PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS OUR 2024 SCHEDULE FOR REFERENCE.
The 18th annual Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival takes place June 11-15, 2024, with free community concerts Tuesday & Wednesday before the big day on Saturday!
Schedule
June 11 - 15, 2024
FREE events to kick off the festival!
Tuesday, June 11
7pm
Join us as we kick off the festival with a FREE community concert in Moncton's Victoria Park. Come listen to the incredible sounds of Fundy Ceilidh!
Wednesday, June 12
11am
The Town of Riverview will raise the flag of Scotland at 11am. Everyone welcome to attend!
Wednesday, June 12
7pm
Enjoy another FREE community concert at the Riverview Gazebo along the Riverfront Trail. Sons of Gael will entertain after the Dunnett Highland Dancers take the stage!
Thursday, June 13
12noon
The City of Moncton will raise the flag of Scotland at Noon. Everyone welcome!
Friday, June 14
Give it a Try!
5-8pm
We'll hold a special session on the field Friday night for those wanting to give heavy events a try! Email us at greatermonctonscots@gmail.com to connect with our Athletic Director.
Saturday, June 15
Admission $10/person (kids 12 & under free) ** TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Gates Open
8am
It's a full day of fun! Competitions, entertainment, demonstrations, vendors, & more!
Competitors entrances open at 8am; most activities for public viewing begin at 9am or 10am.
5K Tartan Run
8:30am
Grab your plaid & lace up your sneakers - it's time again for our 5K Tartan Run (walkers & rollers welcome, too!).
Your race registration fee includes full day entry to the grounds on Saturday & a snazzy medal to add to your collection.
Sign up on Race Roster:
Heavy Events
9:30am-5pm
Watch regional athletes compete and cheer on the top young heavy event athletes from across the country as we host the 2024 Men's & Women's Junior Championships!
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 until June 1, 2024:
Highland Dance Competition
9am-5pm
Individual Highland Dance competitions take place Saturday morning & afternoon.
Registration FULL:
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Demonstrations, Displays, & More!
10am-5pm
Throughout the Games' Site you'll find displays & demonstrations to enjoy, including:
Sheep herding & shearing
Weaving
Blacksmith
Clans & Associations
Petting zoo
Wagon rides
Bouncy castles
& more!
Entertainment
Noon-9pm
What day isn't made better with a little live music? Our Ceilidh Tent features the best in Maritime talent.
Our 2024 line up:
Sons of Gael
Katherine Moeller
Shanacie Dancers
Dahlia Ave.
Farragie
Massed Bands take place at 5:30pm for our Closing Ceremonies AT PARADE SQUARE (Piping Field)
Farraige will keep the party going in the Ceilidh Tent after that until 9pm.
Please note: Some schedule changes may occur. We will update as quickly as possible in that case.
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