5th Annual Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival

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Ticket Options

All day passes - Includes Gate admission to the daytime festival and Ceilidh (dance)

Daytime Festival - Includes access to the Daytime Festival but not the Ceilidh

Ceilidh Only - Only includes access to Ceilidh at 7:00 PM

Passes will also be available at the gate (All day $40, Daytime pass $20, Ceilidh only $20. Kids aged 6-12 get 50% off, 5 and under is free)

What is the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival?

Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival (or GOTCHF, pronounced 'got-chehff') is a day full of Scottish themed activities, such as heavy events, highland dancing, a kids zone, vendor village, food trucks and more. The day concludes with a Ceilidh (dance) performed by the band The River Jacks. 

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In 2022, we had almost 1000 people in attendance, along with 4 pipe bands, 10 craft breweries and distillers, 13 Food Vendors, plus a vendor village with over 30 booths. To get a visual for what GOTCHF has looked like in the past, check out the Gallery page on our website. 

General Schedule of Events:

10am

• Festival Gates Open with Artisan Vendor Village, Old Time Demonstrators, Kids Zone, Clan Tents and Craft Liquor tasting.  

11am

• Welcome Performance of Battle River Pipes and Drums with Visiting Pipe and Drum Bands   

12- 4pm

• 2 Stages of Thrilling Entertainment, Music and Dancers
• Heavy Events with Local and Professional Competitors
• Competitors Scottish Beasties Big and Small, and Herding Show  

3:30 pm

• Closing Mass Band and Awards for Pipe Band Contest 

5pm

• Happy Hour with Celtic Harp Chick and Bodhrán Drum  

7pm

• Ceilidh - Dance with The Riverjacks

We are still finalizing food trucks, artisan vendors, entertainers, demonstrators, clan tents, alcohol vendors, and more! See our full lineup and watch our website and Facebook Event for updates.

50/50 Raffle

There is a 50/50 raising money for the Battle River Pipes and Drums band with tickets available through Rafflebox. Cash tickets will be available at GOTCHF throughout the day. The winner will be drawn at 9PM.

Food Trucks Will be Available Throughout the Day and Dance

Ceilidh (Dance)- pronounced kay-lee

A ceilidh is a Scottish word for a social gathering involving dancing and live music. What better way to conclude the day than by dancing the night away to the music of The River Jacks! And in true Scottish spirit, there will of course be a bar! 

*Ceilidh-Only tickets are available the day of the event

Frequently Asked Questions: 

Tickets

Do I need to bring my ticket with me? 

• Yes! Please bring a copy of your ticket(s) with you to ensure checkin goes as smoothly as possible

Will I be able to buy my tickets in person on the day of the event?

• You will definitely be able to buy gate admission & ceilidh tickets on the day of the event! 
• We also recommend buying the tickets (Even the Ceilidh Tickets) in advance so that you receive our email updates with the finalized schedule of entertainment, a map of the venue, and other information relevant to the day. General admission tickets are also cheaper to buy in advance.
• *Tickets will be available the day of the event with Ceilidh-Only or Gate only options.

Are discounted tickets available? 

• The only discounted tickets we offer is for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer at our event, please sign up here. 

Event

I'm not Scottish. Is this an event I would still enjoy? 

• Absolutely! It is a fun-filled day full of entertainment that happens to have a focus on Scottish themes! Stay tuned for a finalized schedule of events, or take a gander at our previous Gathering of the Clans events that we have held! 

I'm from out of town. Is there anywhere that I can stay overnight? 

• Definitely! There are a variety of hotels, motels, and campsites in the area. Here are some:
• Town of Sedgewick: The Wick Motel, Sedgewick Lake Park
• Town of Killam: Wagon Wheel Motel, Centennial Park Campground, Lagoona Beach RV Park 
• Village of Lougheed: Trout Pond Campground
• Town of Hardisty: List of Camping Options, Super 8, Solitaire Lodge, Hardisty Motel 
• Some of these venues may be booked for the weekend already so be sure to call in advance. 

Do I need to bring cash with me? 

• We highly recommend you bring cash. While many vendors accept cards, it is best to be safe! At the very least, you will likely need cash for things like the Beer Gardens and/or Gate Admission (if you didn't pre-purchase your ticket). There is an ATM on site as well as a Vision Credit Union on Main Street if you need to withdraw cash during the day. 

I'd like to plan my day. Is there a detailed schedule of events?

• We are fine tuning all of the wonderful events for the day as we speak! As soon as it is available, we will send you an email with the finalized schedule (assuming you've registered for tickets). If you haven't yet purchased tickets, follow our Facebook Event or keep checking the website for updates! 

Other

How do I get to the location? 

• If you haven't been to Sedgewick before, don't worry! It's a simple town to navigate. You can either google "Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre", or turn off of Highway 13 into Sedgewick, go past the train tracks, and turn left AFTER the second stop sign. 

Will there be free parking? 

• Yes absolutely. All parking will be free! 

I have dietary restrictions. What will there be for me to eat? 

• Depending on what your dietary restrictions are, we are sure there will be food for you to eat! If you have any particular questions, feel free to email us and we would be happy to help you! info@flagstaffscottishclub.com

Have any other questions that haven't been answered? 

• Send us an email at info@flagstaffscottishclub.com