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8th Annual
GATHERING OF THE CLANS
HIGHLAND FESTIVAL
August 22, 2026 

ABOUT

The Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival (GOTCHF) is a public event hosted in Sedgewick, Alberta at the Wild-Rose Co-op Recreation Centre. 

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It's a day full of highland activities, such as heavy events, highland dancing, festival entertainers, a kids zone, artisan and food vendors, and more. The day concludes with a Cèilidh (dance) (pronounced kay-ley) performed by a live band!

 

​See the full lineup of entertainment, vendors, demonstrators and beasties from 2025 below!

GOTCHF Lineup 2025.jpg

General SChedule:

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10:00 am Gates open with artisan vendor village, old time demonstrators, kids zone, food trucks clan tents and craft liquor tasting.  

 

11:00 am Welcome performance of Battle River Pipes and Drums with visiting pipe and drum bands   

 

12:00 pm 2 stages of music and dance entertainment, Heavy events with local and professional competitors, Scottish beastie demonstrations

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4:00 pm Closing mass band ceremony

 

5:00 pm Ceilidh begins with our opening entertainment

 

7:00 pm Headlining Band begins

Rafflebox

BATTLE RIVER PIPES AND DRUMS 50/50

Congratulations to Barbara Doupe who took home the $4095 Jackpot! Thank you to everyone who took part in this year's raffle raising money for the BRPD.

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Mass Band of Bagpipers with Clydesdale horses
Caber Toss at the Highland Games
Cabot's crossing playing at our Ceilidh
Highland Dancers on stage at the gathering

Frequently Asked Questions:

Highland Steer on display

Tickets

Do I need to bring my ticket with me? 

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

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

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  • You will definitely be able to buy gate admission & ceilidh tickets on the day of the event! You can save on Ceilidh tickets if you buy in advance

  • We recommend buying tickets in advance to save on ticket cost and to make sure that you receive our email updates with the finalized schedule of entertainment, a map of the venue, and other information relevant to the day.

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Are discounted tickets available? 

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  • The only discounted tickets we offer is for volunteers. 

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