3rd Annual Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival

Ticket Options

Gate Admission- access to all of the day events

Ceilidh (Dance) Only- a dance to live music by Cabot's Crossing

Click "More Details >" immediately below for more event details and FAQs

What is the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival?

Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival (or GOTCHF, pronounced 'got-chehff') is a day full of Scottish themed activities, such as heavy events, highland dancing, a petting zoo, vendor village, and more. The day concludes with a pig-roast dinner, followed by a Ceilidh (dance) performed by the band Cabot's Crossing. 

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In 2019, we had over 900 people in attendance, along with 5 Clan Tents, 6 Demonstrators, 9 Alcohol and Food Vendors, 15 Forms of Entertainment, 31 Tents in the Vendor Village, and more. To get a visual for what GOTCHF has looked like in the past, check out the Gallery page on our website. 

General Schedule of Events:

Gates & Market Open - 10:00am

Opening Ceremonies - 11:00am (featuring the inauguration of our new Chieftan)

Scheduled Entertainment Begins- 11:30am**

Closing Ceremonies - 3:30pm

Mass Bands- 3:45pm 

Gates & Market Close - 4:00pm

Scotch Tasting- 4:30pm 

Pig Roast Supper - 5:00pm (available exclusively in the All Day Package, ticket deadline is passed but there will be a food truck available during this time if you are wanting to stay)

Ceilidh - 7:30pm

**see booked entertainment immediately below. A schedule of events is still to be finalized. If you have purchased your ticket, we will send you an email with the finalized scheduled of events when it's ready. 

Entertainment & Demonstrators:

*Scheduled between 10:00am-3:30pm*

Ferrebral Ironworks -- Professional Blacksmith

Ratté Quartet

Medicine River Wildlife Centre

Mini Golf 

Heavy Events

Beaumont School of Highland Dance

Heilan Coos (Highland Cows)

Chicken John's Petting Zoo 

Henna by Dinkal

Lite Entertainment-- Fire Breathers

*Will be updated as entertainment is confirmed*

Family Clan Tents:

Hay

MacMillan

Bruce

Henderson

Ferguson

*Will be updated as clans are confirmed*

Artisan Vendors Attending: 

Prairie Soap Shack

Viking Wood Splitter

Purple Peony Emporium

Ribstone Creek Brewery

JStorch Knives

Tina's Farmhouse Finds

Back40 Distillery

Dreaming Cactus Design Co

Shining Brow

Candle Tea

Johnny K's Jerky

Joyful Creations

Betty's Room

Like it Never Was Antiques and More

Sewing by Selina

Scroll Saw Creation

TJZ Creations

Edey Forged

Clouded Creations

The Burly Bee

Ben & Simon's Pie Shoppe

Thai Leather Goods

Defining Doodles

Northfork Forge

*Will be updated as vendors are confirmed*

Food Trucks:

Sticky Fingers Eats & Treats

Triple D's eat N run

The Yorkshire Chippy Food Truck

Savvy's Curry In A Hurry FOOD TRUCK

Little Jack Horner Meat Pies

Pig-Roast Supper*

This year we have All Seasons Pig Roast & Catering from Red Deer, AB providing the supper which includes:

BBQ Roasted Pig with Apple Sauce

Fresh Dinner Buns

Garlic Caesar Salad

BBQ Beans

Potatoes

and of course dessert! 

*Tickets for this option are closed as we had to notify the caterer of numbers

*There will be a food truck with alternatives available*

Ceilidh (Dance)- pronounced kay-lee

A ceilidh is a Scottish word for a social gathering involving dancing and live music. What better way to conclude the day than by dancing the night away to the music of Cabot's Crossing! And in true Scottish spirit, there will of course be a bar! 

*Ceilidh-Only tickets are available

Frequently Asked Questions: 

COVID-19

Is GOTCHF happening? 

• Yes! With the Alberta announcement of 'Open for Summer' effective July 1, the lifting of restrictions will allow us to continue hosting GOTCHF. 

Will I need to wear a mask?  

• As masks will remain a municipal decision after July 1, the Town of Sedgewick has decided to follow whatever the current provincal regulations are. Assuming that masks are not mandatory for our community, masks would also not be mandatory for you. However, if you prefer to wear a mask, you are more than welcome to. You could maybe even order a custom tartan mask to wear in the spirit of Scottish pride! Check out our online store for in stock masks, or to request a custom one. 

Is there a chance that GOTCHF will be cancelled? 

• Unfortunately, yes. As an outdoor public gathering event, the status of our event is dependant on the provincial restrictions in place. 

Tickets

Do I need to bring my ticket with me? 

• Yes! Please bring a copy of your ticket(s) with you to ensure checkin goes as smoothly as possible

Will I be able to buy my tickets in person on the day of the event?

• You will definitely be able to buy gate admission & ceilidh tickets on the day of the event! 
• We also recommend buying the tickets (even Gate Admission tickets) in advance so that you receive our email updates with the finalized schedule of entertainment, a map of the venue, and other information relevant to the day. 

How do I know which ticket option to choose? 

• First, decide which part of the event you are wanting to attend. Only want to attend the day events (such as vendors, entertainment, demonstrators, heavy events, highland dancers, etc)? Then you will want the Gate Admission ticket options. 
• Next, choose the respective tickets based on the age of who the ticket is for. 
• Have a large family or a large group? Family and group rates available. Please email us for more information at info@flagstaffscottishclub.com, Subject Line: Family/Group Rates
• *Ceilidh-Only tickets are available too

Event

I'm not Scottish. Is this an event I would still enjoy? 

• Absolutely! It is a fun-filled day full of entertainment that happens to have a focus on Scottish themes! Stay tuned for a finalized schedule of events, or take a gander at our previous Gathering of the Clans events that we have held! 

I'm from out of town. Is there anywhere that I can stay overnight? 

• Definitely! There are a variety of hotels, motels, and campsites in the area. Here are some:
• Town of Killam: Wagon Wheel Motel, Killam Krossing, Centellial Park Campground, Lagoona Beach RV Park 
• Town of Sedgewick: The Wick Motel, Sedgewick Lake Park
• Village of Lougheed: Trout Pond Campground
• Town of Hardisty: List of Camping Options, Super 8, Solitaire Lodge, R&R Inn and Suites, Lakeview R&R Inn, Hardisty Motel 
• Some of these venues may be booked for the weekend already so be sure to call them in advance. 

Do I need to bring cash with me? 

• We highly recommend you bring cash. While many vendors accept card, it is best to be safe and still bring cash! There is an ATM on site as well as a Vision Credit Union on Main Street when you need to withdraw cash during the day. 
• At the very least, you will likely need cash for things like Beer Gardens and/or Gate Admission (if you didn't pre-purchase your ticket). 

I'd like to plan my day. Is there a detailed schedule of events?

• We are fine tuning all of the wonderful events for the day as we speak! As soon as it is available, we will send you an email with the finalized schedule (assuming you've registered for tickets). If you haven't yet purchased tickets, follow our Facebook Event or keep checking the schedule shown below! 

Other

How do I get to the location? 

• If you haven't been to Sedgewick before, don't worry! It's a simple town to navigate. You can either google "Wild Rose Coop Recreation Centre", or turn off of Highway 13 into Sedgewick, go past the train tracks, and turn left AFTER the second stop sign. 

I have dietary restrictions. What will there be for me to eat? 

• Depending on what your dietary restrictions are, we are sure there will be food for you to eat! If you have any particular questions, feel free to email us and we would be happy to help you! @info@flagstaffscottishclub.com

Have any other questions that haven't been answered? 

• Send us an email at info@flagstaffscottishclub.com