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, this year we are excited to say is performed as a special reunion of St. James' Gate.
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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
VOLUNTEER AT THE GATHERING OF
THE CLANS HIGHLAND FESTIVAL
It takes an incredible team of volunteers to bring the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival to life, and we'd love for you to be part of it!
Whether you're a long-time supporter of the festival or joining us for the first time, volunteering is a great way to meet new people, support your community, and help create an unforgettable experience for thousands of visitors.
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available before, during, and after the festival. Whether you can give a couple of hours or an entire day, every helping hand makes a difference.
​No previous experience is necessary—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help. We'll make sure you have the information you need to feel comfortable in your role.
BATTLE RIVER PIPES AND DRUMS 50/50
Make sure you grab yourself some tickets to our annual 50/50. Last year's winner took home $4095!
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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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