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KINCARDINE SCOTTISH FESTIVALHIGHLAND GAMES

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JULY 5-7, 2019

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MAYOR’S MESSAGEAs the Mayor of the Municipality of Kincardine and on behalf of the Council, it is a pleasure to welcome all the participants and guests to the 2019 Scottish Festival & Highland Games. We are a community deeply rooted in Scottish heritage, culture and ancestry, it is evident to even a first time visitor just how much we take pride in our past, and celebrate our future. We are home to the renowned Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band and the weekly Saturday night parades, a main street tradition in the summer months for more than a century. You can also take in the Phantom Piper playing the bagpipes as a lullaby for the sun most evenings at dusk. With 17 miles of beaches from which to view our world-famous sunsets, the Municipality offers every type of water activity, and welcome boating enthusiasts. We also boast a modern airport, three golf courses, as well as a fantastic recreation facility. You won’t want to miss Inverhuron Provincial Park, home to one of the best beaches in Ontario and a cross-country skier’s paradise in winter. A drive along our country roads will offer a glimpse of some of the finest farms and scenery found anywhere, as well as many interesting and unique shops. We invite you to shop our historic lakeside downtown, and attend a live theatre performance during your stay, if possible.

To find our more at www.visitkincardine.ca contact our Visitor and Information Centre, toll free at 866-546-2736 or email [email protected]

Kindest regards, Mayor Anne EadieMunicipality of Kincardine

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGECeud Mile Failte! 100 Thousand Welcomes!

Welcome to the 20th annual Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games! As President and on behalf of my Board of Directors, it is a great honour and privilege to bring this award winning 3-day Festival to Kincardine once again. We are thrilled to welcome visitors and competitors from all over North America.

This year I am proud to announce Charles Bruce (Lord Bruce) as our Grand Chieftain and James Scognack as Grand Marshal.

Returning on Saturday are Pipe Band, Highland Dance and Heavies competitions, and Clan Avenue. Regalia and Food vendors, and the always popular Clachan Pub Tent will be open all weekend. Entertainment on Friday features many exciting bands and we are excited to welcome back The Barra MacNeils as our Saturday night headliner, along with returning favourites. I invite you to check out our full list of entertainment further along in this program as you won’t want to miss your favourite acts!Sunday is Richard Yun Memorial Family Day, starting with the Kirkin O’ the Tartan. The Bairns’ (children’s) program is back this year with all the activities they love, and Celtic music will continue until our closing ceremonies.

With all this and so much more to do, you will need all three days to make the most of the 20th annual Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games!

On behalf of the 2019 Executive, our Event Manager and two Interns, we thank our Sponsors, the Government of Canada, and our amazing Volunteers for their ongoing support and dedication.

Slainte! Cheers!Tony Doherty, President

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MP’S MESSAGEIt is with great pleasure that I bring greetings from the Government of Canada and welcome you to the 20th Annual Kincardine Scottish Festival!

It is Festivals like this that showcase some of the best local and national talent this country has to offer. I congratulate all those who have helped make the Festival into a successful event year in and year out. It would not be possible without all of the dedicated volunteers, that continually makes this Festival a great event!

Please join me in celebrating another successful Festival.

Sincerely, Ben Lobb, M.P. Huron-Bruce

CHARLES BRUCE, LORD BRUCE2019 is our 20th Anniversary and we are honoured that Charles Bruce, Lord Bruce, Scotland, has agreed to be our Grand Chieftain for this banner year. Lord Bruce’s connection with Canada goes back to 1848, when his great-great grandfather became Governor General and continues to this day as he serves as Hon. Major for The Elgins regiment in Waterloo and St. Thomas. We plan on showing him a spectacular Kincardine welcome! Lord Bruce is representing his father Lord Elgin, who is 37th Chief of the family of Bruce, and lineal successor to King Robert the Bruce. Charles has been coming regularly to Canada since the 1970s and has visited almost every Province. When he left high school, before starting university, he spent 9 months in Canada working in the forestry industry in northern New Brunswick and also as a pump jack operator in rural Saskatchewan. Charles is involved in running a family business which deals with farming, forestry, real estate, tourism and hospitality.

Charles attended the Universities of St Andrews (MA Hons) and Dundee (MSc) and has degrees in Economic History and Urban Design. Following University, Charles received notable Canadian honours which includes being invited as Guest of Honour of the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal to take part in their Scottish week in 2005. In 2006, Charles received an honorary rank in 31CER (The Elgins) and since then he has attended training exercises, reserve concentrations and regimental events in support of the Canadian military.

Charles is interested in promoting and supporting links of kinship and cultural heritage between Canada and Scotland and is honoured to serve as a patron of Clans and Scottish Societies of Canada (CASSOC). Charles has been invited to open highland events in North America including the Fergus Scottish Festival and the Williamsburg Highland Games and we couldn’t be more proud and honoured to have Lord Bruce be the Grand Chieftain for the 20th Annual Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games.

Lord Bruce’s visit is generously sponsored by Steve Plunkett.

GRAND CHIEFTAIN’S MESSAGE


CLAN OF HONOUR 2019 – CLAN BRUCEClan Chief: The Rt. Hon. Earl of Elgin & Kincardine K.T. Gaelic Name: BrusMotto: Fuimus (We have been) Lands Annandale, Clackmannan, and ElginOrigin of Name: Placename, Bruis – France

Clan Bruce (Family of Bruce) could be traced all the way back to the 11th century in Normandy, France. The founder of Clan Bruce, Robert de Brus came to England with William the Conqueror, who granted him vast lands in Yorkshire. His son, Robert, went to Scotland and was named Lord of Annandale by David I, whose great-grand-daughter Isabella married Robert Bruce, 5th Lord of Annandale. Through this marriage their son Robert, 6th Lord of Annandale, Regent of Scotland, inherited a right to the Crown to which he was nominated by Alexander III before the birth of the “Maid of Norway.” Robert, 7th Lord, married Celtic Countess of Carrick and their son became Earl of Carrick who was to wear the Scottish Crown, complete the liberation of Scotland, and be familiarly known as Robert the Bruce. Bruce was born in 1274 and later died at Cardross, on the Clyde, in 1329.

Robert the Bruce’s son, David II of Scotland became king on his father’s death in 1329. David marched into England in 1346 in the interests of France and was defeated at the Battle of Neville’s Cross and imprisoned on October 17, 1346 and remained in England for 11 years. David returned to Scotland after a treaty negotiation and ruled there until he died in Edinburgh Castle in 1371. Sir Edward Bruce was made commendator of Kinloss Abbey and appointed a Lord of Parliament with the title of Lord Kinloss in 1601. In 1633, Edward’s son, Thomas, was named 1st Earl of Elgin. When the 4th Earl died, the title passed to the descendants of Sir George Bruce of Carnock, who already held the title Earl of Kincardine and in 1747 the Earldoms were united. Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin was an ambassador to the Ottoman Empire between 1799 and 1803. His son, James, was Governor General of the Province of Canada from 1847 to 1854.

GRAND MARSHAL’S MESSAGEIt’s a great honour to serve as Grand Marshal this year as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Kincardine Scottish Festival. In my role at Bruce Power I have the good fortune to witness first-hand the work volunteers do to make our communities the tremendous places they are. I commend the more than 400 volunteers and executive members that make the Kincardine Scottish Festival such a success year-after-year and I look forward to another excellent event. If you’re enjoying the Festival, please remember to thank a volunteer! At Bruce Power, we’re working hard to rejuvenate our site with a view to the long term. We couldn’t do it without strong community support and we are grateful for the opportunity to give back to the communities that have given us so much. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable weekend!

James Scongack

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Charlie BoudreauDirector At Large

2019 FESTIVAL EXECUTIVES

Tony DohertyPresident &

Entertainment Director

Linda JohnsonEvent Manager

Donna NathansonCoordinator,

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Tanya JonesDirector At Large

Sam CulmerEvent Intern,

PPBSO Team Lead

Paul HolmesSite Team Lead

Scott BlackwoodGrants Team Lead

Eleanor RoppelVolunteer Team

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Petra BoudreauCash Reconciliation

Team Lead

Matt BlackCoordinator, Heavy Events

Liam Nicoll Event Intern,

Vendors Team Lead

Jenn RauketCoordinator,

Marketing

Gavin NewshamVice President

Melanie MilneSecretary

Michael WrightTreasurer

Jan JohnstoneDirector At Large

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ENTRANCE FEESWeekend Passes - All Three Days:Friends Of The Festival (19+ Years) .....................................................$100 Includes 1 weekend pass plus VIP parking, VIP bleacher seating for Pipe Band competition & VIP Saturday lunch in Gazebo.

Adult Weekend Pass (19+ Years) .......................................................... $65 Includes admission to all events on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Youth Weekend Pass (13-18 Years) .................................................$25 Includes admission to all events Saturday and Sunday, excluding Saturday 19+ concert at 8:00pm.

Children12 & Under ................................................................................FREE This ticket is valid until 8:00pm Saturday, plus all day Sunday.

Friday Only:Adult Friday Pass (19+ Years) ................................................................ $25 This ticket is valid for all Friday events + concert.

Saturday Daytime Only:Adult Daytime Pass (19+ Years) ............................................................ $25 Valid to 8:00pm.

Youth Daytime Pass (13-18 Years) ......................................................... $20 Valid to 8:00pm.

Children12 & Under ................................................................................FREE Valid to 8:00pm.

Saturday Night Concert:Adult Saturday Night Pass (19+ Years) ............................................... $35 Valid from 8:00pm - 2:00am for 19+ concert featuring The Barra MacNeils and more.

Sunday - Richard Yun Memorial Family Day:Adult & Youth Pass ....................................................................................$10

Children 12 & Under ...............................................................................FREE

Advance Tickets:Online at: ticketscene.ca/ksfBox Office at: Harbour Rose Boutique, 787 Queen Street, Kincardine, ONCash and Cheques only.Tickets will also be available at the gates: Cash, Credit and Debit. Subject to park capacity limit.Due to popularity of our Friday and Saturday Night Events, we recommend purchasing tickets early.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSEATING:Limited seating provided for the concerts so please bring a lawn chair. Note: for safety reasons all marked walkways must be kept clear.

NO PET POLICY:Please make arrangements for your pet prior to coming to the Festival. Pets are not permitted on the Kincardine Scottish Festival grounds, including both Victoria Park and Robinson Park during the course of the Festival weekend. Note: Service dogs are permitted.

PARKING:Free parking is available in the municipal lot off Princes Street, just south of Lambton Street. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, free parking is available at Town Place Suites Marriott & Holiday Inn Express. Shuttle Buses to Victoria Park will run from: 11:00pm-2:30am Friday and 7:00am-2:30am on Saturday.

STREET CLOSURES:During the course of the Festival weekend Durham Market North is closed for restricted access from 3:00pm Thursday, July 4th to 6:00pm Sunday, July 7th. Durham Market South is closed for restricted access from 6:00am Thursday, July 4th to 6:00pm Monday, July 8th. Princes Street from the southerly municipal parking lot exit will be closed from 3:00pm Friday, July 5th to 2:00am Saturday July 6th. Russell Street from Olde Victoria Street to Victoria Park will be closed from 1:00pm Friday, July 5th to 2:00am Saturday, July 6th.

TIMES & ENTRY:Please refer to the Festival Schedule for opening and closing times. Municipal Bylaw requires that all those under the age of 19 must leave the licensed grounds by 8:00pm Friday and Saturday.

WASHROOMS:Comfort stations are provided on the northeast and southwest corners of Victoria Park, and on location at Robinson Park.

STROLLERS:Kincardine Scottish Festival is family and stroller friendly! Should your wee ones be tired, the comfort of their stroller is perfect while parents enjoy all the Festival has to offer.

ACCESSIBILITY:Victoria Park is walker/wheelchair friendly and we provide accessible washroom facilities. There are parking spaces available for those with mobility issues in the lot behind the Bruce Power Training Centre at Russell and Princes Streets. A Disabled Parking sticker is required.


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FRIDAY:11:00pm - 3:00amLast bus leaving at 2:30am

SATURDAY:2:00pm - 3:00amLast bus leaving at 2:30am

FRIDAY:11:00pm - 3:00amLast bus leaving at 2:30am

SATURDAY:2:00pm - 3:00amLast bus leaving at 2:30am

•Holiday Inn

•Best Western

•Maple Leaf Motel

•MacCaskill

•Golf Links

•Nelson St.

•Lighthouse

•Huron Terrace / Kincardine Ave.

•Saratoga Rd.

•Bruce Ave. / Princes St.

•Kincardine Ave. / Park St.

•Park St. / St. Albert St.

•Queen St. / St. Albert St.

•Festival ParkBefore 10:00pm the bus leaves the Festival park every 20 minutes to the hour.

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULEALL WEEKENDRegalia and Food Vendors

Clachan Highland Pub Tent Friday 7:00pm - 2:00amSaturday 11:00am- 2:00amSunday 11:00am - 6:00pm

FRIDAY, JULY 5TH

7:00pm : Opening Ceremonies, with Master of Ceremonies Andy McBride, Dignitaries and anthems sung by The Screaming Orphans

7:30pm: Shane Cook

8:00pm: The Screaming Orphans

9:00pm: Charlotte Yanni & Kevin Charlton

Madison Violet

The Thogs

The Glengarry Bhoys

Solo Piping Competition

Piobaireachd Competition, Kincardine United Church

Highland Dance Competition Sponsored by Worley Parsons

Tea Room, Kincardine United Church

Heavy Events Competition, Robinson Park, Russell St. Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation

Clan Avenue

Bairns’ (Children’s) Program, with Andrea Zimmer

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SATURDAY, JULY 6TH

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11:00am -12:00pm Parade of the Clans, Queen StreetGrand Marshal James ScognackGrand Chieftain Lord Bruce (Charles Bruce)The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band, The Teeswater Highlander Pipe Band, Heavy Events Athletes, visiting and local Clans


FESTIVAL SCHEDULE11:00am - 2:00pm: Knox Presbyterian Church, 345 Durham St. Pulled pork on a bun, drink & cookie

12:00pm - 5:00pm: Opening of the Pipe Band Competition, starting with March Past of Competing Bands – hosted by Andy McBride

5:30pm: Awards presented by Charles, Lord Bruce

5:30pm - 6:00pm: Award Ceremonies, followed by Massed Band, corner of Durham Market North and Princes Street

8:00pm: Saturday Day pass holders and patrons 18 years of age and under must vacate the Park

8:00pm - 8:45pm: Shane Cook

8:45pm - 9:15pm: The Thogs


10:00: The Barra MacNeils

12:00am - 2:00am: The Mudmen

SUNDAY, JULY 7TH - RICHARD YUN FAMILY DAY10:30am: Kirkin O’ the Tartan, Knox Presbyterian Church, 345 Durham Street

11:00am – 5:00pm: Institute of Scottish Culture Displays and Demonstrations: Clydesdale Horses – Mike & Shannon Geddes Highland Cattle – Comolea Farms Piping and Drumming 101, Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band

12:00pm – 4:00pm: Bairns’ (Children’s) activities, with Andrea Zimmer

12:00pm: The Thogs

1:00pm: Dark Angel

2:00pm: The Glengarry Bhoys

3:00pm: Madison Violet


5:00pm: The Mudmen

6:00pm: Closing Ceremonies

*Please note all times on this schedule are subject to change without notice.

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INSTITUTE OF SCOTTISH CULTURE

KINCARDINE SCOTTISH PIPE BAND SATURDAY NIGHT PARADE

Each year, the Kincardine Scottish Festival brings elements of Scottish heritage and culture in the form of workshops, activities, and displays to inform and delight. This year is no exception!

DISPLAYSHIGHLAND CATTLEThe always popular Angus Cattle will be back on Sunday, July 7th. These small, hardy, all-purpose animals are a delight to see. Thanks to Comolea Farms.

CLYDESDALE HORSESSee and learn about these magnificent gentle giants when they will be onsite Sunday July 7th. Thank you to Mike & Shannon Geddes.

Every Saturday night in the summer, the Kincardine Scottish parade down the main street to the delight of locals and visitors, many of whom join in and march behind them. With over 110 years of tradition behind them, the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band is as much a part of Kincardine as the harbour, the lake, and the lighthouse. Festival weekend is no exception. The Festival goes on pause at 8:00pm Saturday, when a crowd of thousands gather behind the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band. Marching with the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band on Festival weekend is an experience never to be forgotten. The parade travels down Queen Street several blocks to Quinn Plaza, has a break and then returns to Victoria Park where they perform in concert in the Pipe Band Circle.

Look for the Kincardine Scottish Piping and Drumming 101 booth on Sunday, July 7th. Members of the Kincardine Scottish will be there to give you an introduction to piping and drumming and what it takes to be a member of a Scottish Pipe Band.

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PIPERS & PIPE BAND COMPETITIONSPIPERS & PIPE BAND SOCIETY OF ONTARIO (PPBSO) SOLO PIPING COMPETITIONSWhen: Saturday 8:30am -12:00pm Where: Various stations along Princes Street, Durham Market and Russell St. as well as within Victoria Park.

Solo Pipers will be competing at stations set up along the neighbouring streets of Victoria Park. We greatly appreciate the cooperation of our neighbours with their stately Victorian homes and lush gardens which makes this unique to Scottish Festivals. Visitors are encouraged to walk and watch as hundreds of pipers strut their stuff for the judges.

PIOBAIREACHD COMPETITIONWhen: Saturday 8:30am - 12:00pmWhere: Kincardine United Church (East of Victoria Park on Princes Street)

The Piobaireachd or Great Music is a music genre associated primarily with the Scottish Highlands that is characterized by extended compositions with a melodic theme and elaborate formal variations. It is currently performed principally on the Great Highland Bagpipe and is also increasingly played on the Scottish fiddle and the wire-strung Gaelic harp or clarsach, among other instruments, as part of a recent revival.

PIPE BAND COMPETITIONSWhen: Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Awards at 5:30pm Where: Band Circle, Victoria Park, Grades 5 to 1 Pipe Bands

The Competition is governed and sanctioned by the Pipers and Pipe Bands Association of Ontario. Pipe Bands are graded from Grade 5 up to Grade 1,Grade 1 being the highest.

Special thanks to Charles, Lord Bruce for presenting the awards.

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PIPE BAND COMPETITIONS *Correct at time of printing

1. 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band 2. Peel Regional Police Pipe Band Toronto Police Pipe Band Great Lakes Pipe Band Greater Midwest Pipe Band 3. Windsor Police Pipe Band Chicago Celtic Pipe Band Ottawa Highland Pipes and Drums Guelph Pipe Band Ryan Russell Memorial Pipe Band 4. Niagara Regional Pipe Band Hamilton Police Pipe band Durham Regional Police Pipes & Drums Georgetown Pipe Band Barrie Pipes & Drums Border Cities Caledonian Guelph Pipe Band Peel Regional Police Pipe Band Milton Fire Department Pipes and Drums 5. Cabar Feidh Pipe Band Paris/Port Dover Pipe Band Flint Scottish Pipe Band London Fire Fighters Pipe Band Motor City Pipes & Drums St. Andrew’s Pipe Band of Detroit Jim Enright Sr. Memorial Pipe Band Ryan Russell Memorial Pipe Band St. Andrew’s College Association Pipe Band

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WHEN: 8:30am - 4:30pmWHERE: Victoria Park Dance Stage(Rain Location: Kincardine Hall, Davidson Centre - 601 Durham St. N2Z 1L7) Organized and sanctioned by the Highland Dancers Association of Ontario, our Highland Dance competition includes the five progressive levels of Highland Dance: Primary, Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, and Premier. Originally Highland Dance was done by men as preparation for war. In more recent times it has become more graceful and artistic, and done by women and men. A very old form of dance, both square dancing and ballet have their roots in this dance form. Dancers are judged on timing, technique and deportment. The younger group awards will be given after the morning competition. The older group awards will take place after the afternoon competition.

SPONSORED BY: Worley ParsonsSANCTIONED BY: Highland Dancers Association of Ontario

PAS DE BAS/PAS DE BAS HI CUTSIs one of the first dances taught in Highland Dance. This dance is exactly the same as the first step of the Sword Dance, but is danced to the front without the use of swords. It is usually taught to young dancers who are not yet prepared to learn the entire Sword Dance.

HIGHLAND FLINGOne of the oldest traditional dances. Originally performed by male warriors as a victory dance over a tang (shield).

SPECIAL FLINGA unique addition created for our competition, for Premier dancers aged 15 and under. All the dancers dance together and one award is given to the dancer judged with having the best fling.

HIGHLAND DANCE COMPETITIONS

ABOUT THE DANCES


SWORD DANCEDating back to 11th Century, this is a victory dance where the victorious warrior places his sword over that of the defeated. Touching or kicking the sword results in a deduction or disqualification.

SEAN TRUIBHASUsed to depict the Scottish displeasure at being forced to wear trousers by the English. Dancers’ movements show pleasure at shedding the trousers and donning the kilt.

BARRACKS(Wilt thou go to the barracks, Johnny?) Is a national dance in Highland dancing, and was originally a recruitment dance for the Royal Scottish Army. This dance represents the strength, agility, and determination the soldier received while going through training.

IRISH JIGA Scottish take on an Irish jig in which a washerwoman is angry with her erring husband. A heeled shoe is used in this dance. Male dancers play the erring husband and dance with a shillelagh.

SAILOR’S HORNPIPEAdopted from the English Hornpipe. Dancers wear a sailor’s suit and depict everyday movements in a sailor‘s life.

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HEAVY EVENTS

WHERE: Robinson Park, Russell Street WHEN: Saturday July 6th, 9:00am - 4:30pm9:00am - 10:30am: Amateur and Women’s Competition Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Weight Over Bar, Stone Throw, Sheaf Toss 1:00pm - 4:30pm: Professional and Master Competition

Highland Games were held long ago by the clans of Northern Scotland, but have their origins far earlier with the Celts of Ireland in Roman times. Some credit the 11th century Scottish king, Malcolm Canmore, with initiating the first Highland Games. Contests in running, leaping, vaulting, wrestling, lifting heavy weights and putting stones (as one sees today) were begun more than a thousand years ago. Sporting contests called “wappinschaws” were held by the various clans. The clans’ warriors needed to test their physical prowess in much the same way as modern soldiers engage in physical training. It was at one of these in 1574 that “tossing of ye barr” (caber-tossing) first appeared on record.

The first games were held in the 11th century under the reign of the Scottish King Malcolm of Canmore. In 1057 the King held a crude form of Scottish athletics to lift the morale of his troops before battle. The strongest men were chosen as the King’s personal body guards and the fastest became his couriers. Implements used were those found around the blacksmith’s shop and available to the early Scotsman.

STONE THROWA stone is thrown in a style similar to the modern shot-put for maximum distance. The modern Track and Field shot-put has, in fact, its roots in the Heavy Events.

WEIGHTS (FOR DISTANCE)These weights are metal with a chain and ring handle. The weights include Light (28lb) and Heavy (56lb) with the overall length of each implement being 18 inches. The athlete has a 9’ run up and must throw the weight with one hand. The object is to throw the weight as far as possible.

EVENTS

SPONSORED BY: Ontario Power GenerationSANCTIONED BY: The Canadian Scottish Athletic Federation


WEIGHTS (OVER THE BAR)The weight is thrown one-handed over a bar set at increasing heights. The weight is attached to a metal ring handle. The thrower has three tries for each height (12-25 lbs).

HAMMER THROWThe hammer head is metal, and the shaft is wood (rattan or bamboo),or plastic eg. PVC pipe. The total weight of each hammer is 16 lbs (light) and 22 lbs (heavy). The length of the hammer can be no longer than 50” over all. The hammer must be thrown with the feet in a fixed position, but a competitor may move his feet after the hammer is released.

SHEAF TOSSA pitchfork is used to hurl a burlap bag stuffed with straw (16 lbs) over a horizontal bar. The contestant gets three tries to clear the bar without touching it. The bar is raised higher and higher each time.

CABER TOSSThere is no standard size or weight of a caber but the caber is wood and typically of a length and weight so half the competitors can turn it. The caber is ‘stood-up’ for the athlete, with the heavy end on top. The attempt begins when the caber is lifted from the ground. The thrower may take any length of run they wish and may toss the caber from where they choose, but the caber must pass through the vertical position in order to count as a turned caber. The “clock face” method of judging is used, as opposed to distance, such that a perfect toss will flip over and land with the small end pointing directly at 12 o’clock away from the competitor.

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THE BARRA MACNEILSAs a group, the MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture, dance, language and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal.

MADISON VIOLETMusicians. Wanderers. Artists. After 20 years together, Juno nominated singer-songwriting duo, Madison Violet, are as much wanderers as they are musicians. It is a career filled with endless roads stretching into the horizon, winding through changing landscapes, each kilometer traveled carrying with it the promise of inspiration.

THE SCREAMING ORPHANSThe Screaming Orphans are four sisters with the good fortune to have been raised in the magic of Bundoran in County Donegal, Ireland. There is a great tradition of music to be found in Irish homes especially in the Gaeltacht or Irish-speaking areas which have produced the likes of Clannad, Enya and Mairead, Micheal and Triona Ni Dhomhnaill.

ENTERTAINMENT

THE MUDMEN Always entertaining and definitely unique, The Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. First discovered in 1993 as “The Campbell Brothers”, the band signed a deal with EMI Records and changed their name to “Mudmen” in 1998.


CHARLOTTE YANNI & KEVIN CHARLTONCharlotte Yanni is a French singer/songwriter, strumming the good old acoustic guitar and using the her Jamman Loop Pedal. Kev Charlton is an proud Geordie playing the bass and double bass like there is no tomorrow!

SHANE COOKA Canadian and US National fiddle champion, Shane Cook captivates audiences with technically thrilling and adventurous performances. Noted by The Canadian Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame as one of the “finest fiddlers in the world today”.

THE GLENGARRY BHOYSDescribed as bold, unorthodox, vibrant, and evocative, the “GLENGARRY BHOYS” hybrid of Canadian Highland Scots and French Canadian musical idioms has evolved into a sound that is weighty, authoritative, and extremely entertaining.

THE THOGSThe Thogs are Derek Cunningham, Guitar, Charlie Steinhoff, Mandolin, Kelly Mullen, Bass Guitar, and James Gould, Ukulele. They all add their vocals. They stay close to their traditional roots from Scotland and Ireland, and they are proud to be part of this great Festival once again.

The Festival has been made possible, in part, by the Governments of Canada.

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The Kincardine Scottish Festival relies heavily on help from our friends, be it in the form of volunteering, in-kind goods and services, or financial donations. We are grateful to the many businesses and individuals who have made sponsorship donations and without whom we could not deliver the quality Festival that you have come to expect of Kincardine. Donations of any size are gratefully received and recognition is given accordingly. Please contact the Festival Office for a full listing of sponsorship opportunities for 2019/2020!

The Kincardine Scottish Festival is run by a volunteer Board of Directors, several volunteer coordinators and team leads; and a part-time Event Manager and two Event Interns. Our hardworking Board works and meets year round to bring the Festival to fruition. A ‘working board’, each member is responsible for a part of the Festival. As the Festival dates gets closer, hundreds of volunteers are needed for everything including site setup and take down, site maintenance, gate admissions, bar tending, crowd and parking control, giving general information, and much more. In 2018, over 400 volunteers logged an estimated 5,800 volunteer hours. If you enjoy our Festival, be sure to thank a volunteer!

DONATIONS

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!


Title Sponsor

Proud Sponsor ofHeavy Athletics

Proud Sponsor of Highland Dance Competitions

Proud Sponsor of the No-Ice Curling Rink

Bowers’ HomesCahill Constructors Ltd.

Grey Matter Beer CompanyGordon Pharmasave

Cool SmokersB.C.I Precision Machinery

Bruce Telecom Society of United Professionals

Miller Insurance BrokersPower Workers’ Union Local 1000

RBC Royal BankArmow Wind

MicroAge BasicsRe/Max KincardineKincardine Record

Matchett Financial ServicesMeridian Credit Union

Nuclear Waste Management OrganizationKincardine Rona

Lakeview Dental ServicesHuronTel

Greenfield Global Framatome

TD Bank Inn Aat the Harbour

Superheat FGH TechnologiesTennents Export Beer

E.S. Fox LimitedScotiabank

Sleepers Bed GalleryProgressive Results Group

Proud Sponsor ofLord Bruce

Proud Sponsor ofBus Transportation

Proud Sponsor of the Sponsor Hospitality Tent

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SPONSORS

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PAST EVENT POSTERSIn honour of our 20th Anniversary, take a look back at a few of our past Kincardine Scottish Festival event posters.

2005 Poster

2016 Poster

2001 Poster

2015 Poster


2009 Poster

2017 Poster

2014 Poster

2018 Poster

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