Eugene Scottish Festival

5th Annual Scottish Festival 
2007
May 19th

Peace Presbyterian Church
3060 River Road
Eugene, OR
Phone 541-688-2218

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Festival Concert

The Festival Concert is May 18th featuring the Celtic band, Tonn Nua & the 2005 American Junior Scottish Fiddle Champion, Rebecca Lomnicky

For Ticket Information call (541) 688-2218 or email peacepresby@hotmail.com.

 

The Festival (free admission)

Morning performances start at 10am with Wylie Mckinnon on the pipes, the Kitchen Ceilidh Gaelic chorus, the Song Spinners with songs of Scotland, and Linda Daniels, Janet Naylor, and Gene Waddell playing Scottish fiddle & harp.

Afternoon performances will be a feast of pipes, drums and dance featuring the Portland Metro Pipe Band, Eugene's own Caledonians, plus Tonn Nua & the Southern Oregon Scottish Bagpipe Band hailing from Medford. 

Highland Gift Shop & Heather and Thistle

Our Highland Gift Shop offers a variety of Scottish-connected goods including clothing, Brown Betty tea pots, baked goods, jewelry and many other wonderful surprises.

Wet your Whistle at the Heather and Thistle!  The authentic Scottish tea room is open until 4pm with Murchies' Tea, scones, shortbread, clotted cream and tea sandwiches.  This elegant room is not to be missed.

Traditional Events

11:25am - The Dog Parade - all dogs are welcome to strut across our stage with leashes and clean-up baggies ready.

12:30pm - Clans Parade - This year 12 year old Cassie Serra will sing the American National Anthem.  The Flower of Scotland will accompany the clans.

 

 

Scottish Heritage Museum & Children's Area

Our free Scottish Heritage Museum is open all day for those of you who are interested in Scottish history and genealogy.  Experts are available on site to steer you into the areas in which you are interested.  Learn what's happening in Scotland today.

Our no-cost children's area, located through the gates of the MacIntosh Castle. features a horse and wagon ride, a bouncy house, puppet show and crafts.  Winston the Wonder Dog, our resident Scottie, often makes appearances for petting and walking.

Vendors & Food Booths

Our wonderful vendors offer a wide variety of Scottish-connected items, from Scottish antiques to jewelry, pottery, kilts, and toys to haggis.

Stop by the food booths and sample freshly-made goodies, Scottish bangers (sausages), apple dumplings, soup and other goodies all made to tempt your palate.