Fergus Scottish Festival
“Get tickled tartan at the Fergus Scottish Festival“
– Katie Sinclair, Music Venue Chair
Whether you’re coming by yourself or with the entire clan, there’s something for everyone, Scottish or nae! Celtic music, crafts for the kids, heavy events, bagpipes, drums, author appearances, bands, Highland dancing, storytelling, singing, genealogy and heritage, beer tents, artisans and vendors galore!
“Heavy games, sheep shearing, Highland dancing, pipe and drum bands, Scottish food and a beer tent! What else could you ask for?”
– Google Review Member
The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario
“The Fergus Highland Games (our own home town games) has long been a valued member of the Scottish games tradition. From the Heavy Events, the dancing, the Tattoos, and of course the big pipe bands – in competitions as well as Mass Bands – we love it all.”
– Grand Celtic Pipe Band
Gather, compete and celebrate at the Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Fergus, Ontario.
“Pipers, drummers, dancers bring their music; strong men and women come to compete in events of throwing, lifting, tug-of-warring. Living history to watch, enjoy and admire…”
– Constance Scrafield
The festival truly has deep meaning for the community: It is a great way to celebrate the contribution the Scots made to this country.
“Such fun and an excellent way to experience Scottish culture in Canada (even if you’re not Scottish!) Everyone was in great spirits!”
– Google Review Member
See the gathering of the clans, with up to 60 societies showing off their tartans. It’s said the games represent the largest gathering of clans in the world outside of Scotland and Cape Breton Island.
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