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Miramichi Scottish Festival

August 16-18

Friday, August 16: Tartan Candlelight Banquet Inflatables will be in the field adjacent the site for some
6:30pm: Miramichi Golf and Country Club, Bushville bouncy fun and the Campbell boys will be running a cash
Beginning at 630pm meet and greet your fellow clan BBQ with loads of tasty options. You can have a personal
members until 7pm when the candlelight banquet gets tour of the site with William Davidson and finish off the day
underway with the piping in and ode to the haggis. with a snow cone.
Introductions of clan tartans, speeches, and grace will take New this year is an activity for the adults: Halimac Axe
place prior to the meal. Once the meal has finished the Throwing will be on site, gather your clansmen for a friendly
William Davidson Medal Presentation will take place along competition, this is a fee for this, so bring your wallets.
with the Ernest Hutchison Scholarship presentation and the Miramichi Accessible Transit will be providing a shuttle
passing of the mull. service from the parking areas to the site once again this year.
Enjoy the rest of the There is something for the entire family to enjoy at no great
evening with entertainment expense. Don't forget to bring your blanket and your lawn
from Richard Wood, a chairs and the family dog.
full-time professional
fiddler from PEI. He has Sunday, August 18
gained international 11am: Memorial Church Service, Saint Andrew's United
recognition through his solo Church, Wellington Street. Kirk'n of the Tartans- Moncton
tours and contributions to Pipe and Drum will be playing at the Service.
renowned music ensembles. 12pm: Laying of the Memorial Wreath at the Scottish
His talent has lead him to Monument Elm Park.

perform across Europe, 1:00pm: Festival Opening Ceremonies
North America, and Japan, MacDonald Farm Heritage Site, Bartibog, Free Admission
working with artists like Spend the afternoon, 1 - 4pm, on the grounds of the
Richard Wood, photo by Katelyn Fraser Shania Twain and the gorgeous historical MacDonald Farm. Catch a ride on the
Chieftains. horse and wagon, check out the animals and take of tour of
the big, beautiful stone farmhouse where costumed guides
Saturday, August 17: Old Fashioned Family Picnic will answer any questions
12pm-4pm: Wilson's Point Historic Site, Derby Junction you may have. Then sit
8 Enclosure Road. Free Admission under the big tent along side
We begin the festivities with the Steeves Brothers: the beautiful Miramichi
Bearded Bards playing in front of the interpretive center. River and be entertained by
Inside you will get to enjoy a beautiful display of homemade by local favorites Donna and
quilts and maybe even take one home. Tyrone, the Miramichi
The Healing Farm will have their therapy animals ready Fiddlers, Landry
to be cuddled and fed at the back of the interpretive center, Highland Dancers and the
where you will also find McKenna Entertainment ready to Moncton District Pipes
add a splash of color to faces young and old alike. Funtastic and Drums. There will be a Donna and Tyrone

chance to speak with legendary historical characters as well.
Bring your lawn chair.
The MacDonald Farm staff will have a BBQ set up for
those not enjoying the tea, so don't miss your chance of
experiencing a Haggis Sausage.
Bring your own lawn chair as seating under the big tent
is limited. It’s always a beautiful day at the Farm don’t miss
out!
To learn more abut the festival, the performers, and the
Highland Society, visit the website at
www.miramichiscottishfestival.com.
Steeves Brothers: Bearded Bards
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