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!
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
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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Frequently Asked Questions:
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
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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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