Opening Schedule

Opening Schedule Welcome to the Games Friday, August 20, 2021 The Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival is sponsored by the Saint Andrews Society of Maine*, 6:30 pm Gathering of the Clans Ceilidh promoting Scottish culture and preserving the heritage Enjoy a bonfire, music, dance, camp stew, of the many Maine Scots and their descendants. The and fresh bread made on site. Games are a festival of Scottish culture: athletics, danc- Free admission, donations welcome! ing, music, art, and history. Proceeds from the Games Saturday, August 21, 2021 are used to provide funds for scholarships to further the goals of keeping the elements of Scottish heritage alive. 8:00 am Gates open, many events start at 8:30 Admission & early purchase savings, see reverse The Games are held on the 3rd Saturday of August 11:00 am Opening Ceremony: Welcome to the Games! every year. Spacious and comfortable facilities and Pipe Bands Display, Speakers, Parade of the Clans campsites are available at Thomas Point Beach; 4:30 pm Closing Ceremony For campsite reservations call 207-725-6009. Massed Bands, Awards Displays and Tents Events Throughout the Day In tents circling the fairgrounds and in buildings on the site more than 50 Clans & Scottish organizations of- Details & times will be listed in upcoming flyer; also for fer welcome and hospitality. Visitors will find colorful more information go to www.mainehighlandgames.org. displays of Scottish history, clans, & culture. Learn more Musicians and Demonstrations in the Clan & Family Information Tent, at the Historic • TARTAN TERRORS their own Celtic Invasion, a mix of Highlanders Encampment, & the Clans & Society Tents. rock's energy, traditional folklore, dance, & humor • CHARLIE ZAHM One of the top balladeers in the Advertise Your Business traditions of Celtic, early American, & Civil War music with a Games Sponsorship and listing! Contact: • Harper JO MORRISON nationally known for her Patti Tillotson 207-841-3232 • [email protected] evocative interpretation of Scottish music • COLIN GRANT-ADAMS Traditional Celtic-American How to Find Us! balladeer, a powerful tenor voice, fiery quick guitar * Saint Andrews Society of Maine, PO Box 128, Bruns- • Fiddler's Glen—Musicians, Ceilidh Performers wick, Maine 04011|www.mainehighlandgames.org | • Scottish Country Dance Demonstration www.facebook.com/SASMaine | www.facebook.com/ • Pipe Band Demonstration mehighlandgames | @officialstandrewsmaine/ • Sheep Dogs Demonstration Competitions • Scottish Athletic Events for Adults & Youth • Highland Dancing Competition • Individual Piping Competition • Individual Drumming Competition • Pipe Band Competition Food and Goodies! • Scottish & American Food; Beer Tent Workshops for Dancing, Music, & Activities • Bodhran Workshop with Mike Boyd • Harpers Circle and Workshop with Jo Morrison • Scottish Country Dance Workshops • Children's activities throughout the day A Few Highlights from 2019 Tickets Sales at the Gate General Information ALL EVENTS RAIN OR SHINE, NO REFUNDS GAMES CHAIR GATE PRICES: $20 FOR AN ADULT, $5 FOR A CHILD. Contact: Corey Gilpatrick • 207-749-8774 Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Gate. [email protected] No charge for Friday Evening Ceilidh, see schedule. Clans Advanced Ticket Sales FOR CLAN GATHERING OR CLAN TENT INFORMATION ALL EVENTS RAIN OR SHINE, NO REFUNDS George Newell • 833-MHG-CLAN (833-644-2526) ADVANCE TICKET PRICES: AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST 9 [email protected] All orders received after August 9th will be returned unprocessed. No charge for Friday Evening Ceilidh, see schedule. Vendors FOR VENDING OPPORTUNITIES *Advanced Gate Admission Tickets Include free parking Contact: Sherry Smith Adults ____ x $15 each $_____ 207-504-1946 • [email protected] Children 6–12 yrs ____ x $5 each $_____ *Patron Package Includes one adult admission ticket and a Volunteers parking pass for Patron's parking area; luncheon buffet with FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES extra sodas & bottled water; shaded seating in the Patrons' tent for comfortable viewing of parade ground events Contact: Kelly Barclay 207-333-9507 • [email protected] Patron ____ x $50 each $_____ Additional Patrons ____ x $45 each $_____ Competitions WE WELCOME YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT HIGHLAND DANCING *Trophy Sponsorship Gift ____ x $25 each $_____ Contact: Emily Kirkton *Scholarship Fund Donation $_____ 207-650-0084 • [email protected] Highland dancing competition will adhere to Processing fee $ 2.00 Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing rules and standards TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_____ INDIVIDUAL PIPING AND DRUMMING Name______Contact: Roy Murdoch Mailing Address______207-266-7981• [email protected] City______State______Zip______Competition Sanctioned by EUSPBA Grades I, II, III, IV, and V Telephone ______Email______Pipe Band Competition Grades IV and V • To ORDER BY MAIL, Print & Complete This Form & Enclose payment with Check or Money Order (in U.S. funds) (no ATHLETICS cash), Check payable to: St. Andrews Society of Maine. Contact: Alison Tostevin • 207-841-6456 Mail to: Sherry Smith • SAINT ANDREWS SOCIETY OF [email protected] MAINE • 22 Wires Hill • Durham, ME 04222 * Athletes must have participated in at least one Games before 2021. • Questions? 207-504-1946 • [email protected] * Athletic events begin at 8:30 am • To ORDER ONLINE order tickets and pay with PayPal at www.mainehighlandgames.org/ Photo credits to Steve and Dotty Edmondson, with many thanks