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October 2021
Bringing the Bards Home
Presented by The American-Scottish Foundation. A talk on the important Scottish manuscripts which the National Library of Scotland, together with the National Trust for Scotland and the Abbotsford Trust, intend to acquire for the nation.Thursday October 21s 7 pm Est via zoomReservations required, registration $25: https://americanscottishfoundation.com/events/2021-Bringing_Home_Bards.html
Find out more »CelticFest Mississippi
A celebration of Celtic culture at Lakeshore Park on the Reservoir,1112 North Shore Parkway. Info: www.celticfestms.org
Find out more »Richmond Highland Games
Given the on-going and ever changing COVID circumstances, after much discussion, we have decided to postpone this year’s games. Info: www.vacelticfestival.com/
Find out more »November 2021
35th Annual Tucson Celtic Festival and Highland Games
A celebration of Celtic culture including dancing, bagpipes, music, Highland Games, vendors and our Clans at Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave. Info: www.tucsoncelticfestival.org
Find out more »Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering
The Scottish are coming to Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Info: www.charlestonscottishgames.com
Find out more »Austin Celtic Festival
Austin Celtic Festival, TX The Festival is postponed until 2022. Info: www.austincelticfestival.com
Find out more »Salado Scottish Gathering and Highland Games
The three-day event includes the skirl of the bagpipes, the wearing of the tartan, tossing the caber, Highland dancing, Celtic entertainers, shopping, food and fun. Info: www.saladomuseum.org/scottish-gathering-and-highland-games
Find out more »Balmoral Classic: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as Scotland's premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzlingly-talented Californian cellist Natalie Haas has revived the Scottish tradition of playing dance music on violin and cello. Appearing with Fraser & Haas will be the winning piper and drummer from the 2021 Balmoral Classic US Junior Solo Piping & Drumming ... Read more
Find out more »The Balmoral Classic
The 15th Annual Balmoral Classic, the only junior solo competition for both bagpipers and drummers in the USA, will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. This will be a virtual event, with competitors submitting videos to our panel of world-renowned judges. Info: https://balmoralschoolofpiping.org/
Find out more »Mississippi Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival
The Covid-19 situation has caused the event to cancel this year's Games. Info: www.mshighlandsandislands.org
Find out more »Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival
Traditional and Contemporary Celtic music and both local and national craft beer at Highlander Park. Info: www.dunedincelticmusicfestival.com
Find out more »195th Caledonian Society of Cincinnati St. Andrew’s Ball
The 195th St. Andrew's Ball at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Hall of Mirrors, 35 W 5th St. Info: www.caledoniansociety.org
Find out more »Happy St Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!
Find out more »December 2021
Scottish North American Community Conference
The Conference, now in its 19th year, is presented annually by founding partners, The American-Scottish Foundation and CHICAGO SCOTS in association with St. Andrew's Society of Detroit, Council of Scottish Clans & Associations (COSCA), Clans And Scottish Societies of Canada (CASSOC), the Toronto, Ontario-based Scottish Studies Foundation and the University of Guelph. The Conference is an opportunity for those in the Scottish North American ... Read more
Find out more »The Pipes of Christmas
2021 marks the 23rd year of The Pipes of Christmas, NYC's favorite Celtic Christmas concert . By popular demand, their 'Festival of Advent' program returns online Sundays during Advent. Info: www.pipesofchristmas.com
Find out more »The Pipes of Christmas
2021 marks the 23rd year of The Pipes of Christmas, Celtic Christmas concert at Central Presbyterian Church. Info: www.pipesofchristmas.com
Find out more »Happy Christmas
Wishing all our readers, advertisers and friends a very happy and peaceful Christmas!
Find out more »Happy Hogmanay
The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy Hogmanay and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2022!
Find out more »January 2022
Florida Keys Celtic Festival
The Florida Keys Celtic Festival features family-friendly Celtic rock and Traditional music, Irish & Scottish Dancing, Sheep-dog herding, Pipes and Drums, a Children’s Glen with games, face painting and fun activities, and fabulous Celtic (and Keys) foods and crafts vendors. Highland Athletics, the original Strongman sport, features a sanctioned Woman’s Highland Athletics Competition and Men’s ... Read more
Find out more »Winter Storm
Cancelled due to Covid restrictions. Winter Storm is looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Kansas City in 2023, January 12-15. Info: www.mhaf.org
Find out more »Central Florida Scottish Highland Games
Presenting a taste of Scotland & celebrating Scottish heritage at Central Winds Park. Info: www.flascot.com
Find out more »The 27th Annual Burns Night Gala Celebration
Celebrate Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns.Hosted by the American Scottish Foundation and University Club, New York. Info: www.americanscottishfoundation.com
Find out more »Scotfest Burns Night 2022
Join Scotfest as we celebrate Scotland's prodigal son, poet laureate and philosopher, Robert Burns. Fantastic food, Single Malts, drinks, poetry and lots of frivolity and fun at Stoney Creek Hotel Tulsa. Info: www.facebook.com/OKSCOTFEST
Find out more »Happy Burns Night
Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns. The tradition of the Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the poet's friends, five years after his death.
Find out more »February 2022
Sarasota Highland Games & Celtic Festival
February 4th,7PM-10PM Ceilidh, followed by a full day of Scottish celebration February 5th, 9AM-5PM with the Games at Sarasota County Fairgrounds. Info: www.sarasotahighlandgames.com
Find out more »Balmoral Winter Workshop Online
Beginning in February 2021, Balmoral is offering weekend-long Winter Workshops for Pipers and Drummers. Workshop attendees receive instruction on the Great Highland pipes, Scottish smallpipes, Scottish snare drum and more. Info: www.balmoralschoolofpiping.org/winter-workshop
Find out more »City of Dunedin Pipe Band presents “Highland Roads,” LIVE in concert
The City of Dunedin Pipe Band, Grade 1 Champions, present "Highland Roads," LIVE in concert, along with a WORKSHOP for pipers & drummers at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 East Campus Dr. Info: www.cityofdunedinpipeband.com/events
Find out more »Asheville Celtic Festival
A winter indoor Celtic Festival bringing the Celtic spirit of the Seven Nations to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, will be held inside of the Davis Center at the WNC Agricultural Center. Info: www.ashevillecelticfest.com
Find out more »March 2022
Southeast Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games
A celebration of Scottish culture at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane (W 63rd Ave), presented by Scottish American Society of South Florida. Info: www.sassf.org
Find out more »The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
Find the Celt in you at America’s oldest Celtic city at the multi-award winning St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival, a weekend of great Celtic entertainment. Info: www.celticstaugustine.com
Find out more »April 2022
24th Annual NYC Tartan Day Parade
The swirl of kilts, the skirl of bagpipes and the cheers of thousands of spectators await. This beloved celebration of Scottish-American culture promises to be extraordinary in scope, talent and turnout as we gather in person for the first time since 2019. Info: www.nyctartanweek.org
Find out more »Las Vegas Highland Games
A festival for the community presented by the Las Vegas Celtic Society, featuring Celtic music, food, vendors, and athletics at Floyd Lamb Park. Info: www.lasvegascelticsociety.org
Find out more »The 2022 Virginia International Tattoo
The Tattoo will return to its longtime home at Scope Arena in Downtown Norfolk; international performers will be back with a renewed desire to share their music, culture and traditions; and the free preshow Tattoo Hullabaloo will once again wow crowds for hours every day. Info: 757-282-2800 or www.vafest.org/tattoo
Find out more »May 2022
Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games
The sounds of bagpipes and Celtic music will fill the air at the 36th Annual Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games celebrate everything "Scottish" at the Wise County Fairgrounds, 3101 FM 51, in Decatur, Texas. #TEXASSCOTS. Info: www.texasscottishfestival.com
Find out more »July 2022
Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Live music performers, bagpipe competitions, Celtic cuisine and more at Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd. Info: www.montereycelticfest.com
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