Fort Wayne Scottish Cultural Society
23rd Annual
Indiana Highland Games and Scottish Festival
will be June 13, 2009
Sanctioned Athletics Information
Athletics Scores & Awards
Highland Dance
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When: June 13, 2009
Where: Concordia Theological Seminary Soccer Fields
6600 North Clinton Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825
Free Parking: Red Lot (16b), Yellow Lot (16d), Green Lot (16c) and White Lot (17)
PDF of the Campus
Time: 9am - 8pm
Tickets: $10.00(13 & Up) and Children 12 and under are FREE
There are two entrances: one will be off of Red Lot (16b) by Building #11 and the second will be off of Yellow Lot(16d)
The host hotel is the Baymont Inn. We have secured a special rate of $60.00 a night so be to tell them the special code "IHG2009", in order to get the low rate of $60.00.
Baymont Inn
1005 W. Washington Center Rd
Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-2220
This is the link for the Directions map to the Baymont Inn
Friday Night Ceilidh
The Friday Night Ceilidh is back. We will be celebrating at Flanagan's on Covington Road from 6pm - 9pm (and later). We would love for eveyone to come out and join us to help celebrate the games and festival. In attendance will be some of our star athletes and bag pipers. The pipers will be performing for us. Food and drink may be purchased; fun and music will be provided.
Highlander Challenge Survivor Game
Here is your opportunity to show off your athletic skills and get the WHOLE FAMILY involved. We are going to have the first HIGHLANDER CHALLENGE SURVIVOR GAME. We have put together a series of test some physical and some mental; for all ages. Put a team together and have a load of fun. Prizes will be given to the winning team.
We are looking forward to a great day this year. Please come on out and join us.
Below are links to pictures from the 2008 Games and Festival.
2008 Photos
A day at the Indiana Highland Games will consist of and more to be added:
All Day Events:
Bagpipe and Drums
Clan Tents
Food and Beverage
Genealogy
Highland Animals
Highland Dance Competition
Shopping
Highland Athletic Competition: 9am - 5pm
Entertainment Tent: 9am - 8pm
MacFarlane's History: 9am - 5pm
Children's Highland Games: 10am - 3pm
Beer Tent: 10:00am - 8pm
Dog Agility Trials
Massed Band: Noon
Welcoming Ceremonies: 12:30pm
Haggis Toss and Bonnie Knees Contest: 1pm
Athletic Awards Ceremony: 4:30pm
Ceildah & Pub (one great party): 6pm - 8pm
Bagpipe and Drums
12:00 pm - Massed Bands followed by the Parade of Tartans
The Ft Wayne Scottish Pipes & Drums
Ft Wayne IN
Check us out
The Murat Highlanders Pipes & Drums
Indianapolis IN
FWPD Pipe and Drum Brigade
Ft Wayne IN
Check us out
The Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band
Zionsville IN
Check us out
In the Entertainment Tent/Beer Tent
Rising Gael
Please visit Rising Gael's web site
Please visit Rising Gael's myspace to hear thier music
Rising Gael will be performing at 12:45, 4:00 & 6:30.
Rising Gael will be performing on Friday night at JK O'Donnell's in downtown Ft. Wayne from 9 pm to Midnight.
Since forming in 2004, Rising Gael has entertained audiences of all ages and musical interests in cities across the
country. Rising Gael’s musical signature is the nexus of old and new. By transforming traditional tunes into
modern arrangements and performing compelling original selections, Rising Gael creates a rich musical
experience that lives on in the memory of their audiences.
Rising Gael has completed three albums: the self-titled debut, Rising Gael (Dec. 2004); These City Walls (Jan.
2006); and One More Day (Nov. 2008). In 2007 the band was nominated for “Best World Artist” by The Madison
Area Music Awards and won “Best World Album” for These City Walls. In addition to studio work, Rising Gael has
performed at many Celtic music festivals including: Texas’s Austin Celtic Music Festival; Illinois’s Celtic Fest Chicago;
Iowa’s Irish Fest; the Wisconsin Scottish Highland Games; and the largest Celtic music festival in North America,
Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Irish Fest. Rising Gael has also toured in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Colorado, and Texas.
This four-piece band is comprised of young and talented musicians who share a passion for music. The versatile
guitar playing of Peter Tissot delivers sweet finger-picking and driving rhythm. Added to the rhythm section are
the energetic and racing beats of the bodhran, played by Jeff Olson. The flying fingers and electrifying bowing
of Katie Dionne add beautiful and commanding fiddle to the band’s mix. Layered in the vibrant sound of the
group is Erin Ellison’s powerful and nuanced vocals. In addition to singing in the band, Erin contributes
graceful and technically impressive flute playing.
Rising Gael’s powerful blend of innovative sound features instruments such as: Scottish bagpipes, yidaki,
harmonica, African drums, bass, and piano. These diverse instruments give Rising Gael’s music a rich,
matchless flavor. In addition to playing multiple instruments, three band members have studied Irish step
dancing for as long as 11 years. Crowds come to their feet when encouraged by the heart-racing steps
dramatically executed by the Band. Rising Gael is a young, vibrant, and energetic band that you will not want
to miss!
Tugboat Jack
Please visit Tugboat Jack's Myspace page
Listen as one of our new local bands kicks starts the morning with
foot stompin’ Celtic tunes! The band members are Adam Johnson,
Patrick Borton, Dan Willig and Ben Porter.
Clans
Here is a list of Clans that will be in the Clan Tent area: Armstrong, Baird, Bruce, Cunningham, Donald, Donnachaidh, Fordon, Irwin, Mackay, Mackenzie, MacLaine of Lochbuie, MacLaren, Maclean, Ramsay, Shaw, Stewart, Wallace and the Scottish Cultural Society of Indianapolis.
Food and Shopping Vendors
House of Douglas - Scottish Food & Bake Goods
www.houseofdouglasbakery.com
Whistle Stop - American Food
American Scottish Walking Stick
http://www.aswsticks.com
He creates walking sticks for Scottish and Irish Clans.
Celtic Corner
http://www.celticcornerstore.com
Celtic Jewelry, Bagpipes, Gifts, and More
Celtic Expressions
http://www.celticshamrock.com
Celtic Jewelry, Wall Decor, Music and More
Faire Isles Trading Company
http://www.faireisles.com
Ceud mile failte! Discover Irish, Scottish and Celtic heritage with our exciting music, jewelry, clothing, Highland wear and gift ideas. Explore the magic of fairies, unicorns, wizards, leprechauns and dragons.
Got Kilt
http://www.got-kilt.com
We are an Authorized Utilikilt Dealer, Kommando kilt dealer, we have a line of traditional kilts and we have our own line of humorous Kilt/Celtic T-shirts.
Keltic Karavan
Kilts N More
http://www.kiltsnmore.com
We specialize in CUSTOM MADE PERIOD CLOTHING. Our kilts and accessories are all made by us using the finest materials available for around the world. You will find a few modern additions for added convenience, practicality and durability do not take away from the look and atmosphere of the clothing.
Philosophers Stone
Ren Blades
http://www.renblades.com
Swords, Knives, Daggers and More.
The Scotland Yard
http://www.scotyard.com/
The Scotland Yard Ltd., has been offering nationwide delivery of high-quality Scottish goods for more than 20 years. Our knowledgeable staff not only fully understands the Scottish tradition but also the traditional Scottish goods you would expect from other, higher-priced specialty outlets.
UK Market
http://www.infamouswelshcookies.com
Food and Jewelry...a girls dream come true.
Sponsors:<,b>
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