Buy online now and skip the purchase line at the gate! Admission tickets include a variety of exhibits, competition viewing, highland games, all concerts, live animal experiences, and more!
⚡️PRO-TIPS⚡️
Make the most of your time at the 2024 McMinnville Scottish Festivall by following these helpful tips!
1. If you plan on enjoying an adult beverage at the festival, make sure you FIRST stop by the ID CHECK STATION NEAR THE MAIN GATE, and then purchase tokens at one of our SWIG & SWAG BOOTHS, as the beer tent is tokens only, no cash or card!
2. There will be first-come-first-serve seating near the main stage and picnic tables throughout the venue, but you are more than welcome to bring your own chairs and blankets. (Please no La-Z-Boys😂)
3. Parking is free, but to help ensure there will be space for all attendees, please carpool or rideshare!
4. No outside food or drink with the exception of water.
5. All bags are subject to security search.
MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
Times are approximate and subject to change
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024
10:00am – AML Trio
11:00am – Katie Jane Band
12:00pm – Opening Ceremony & Gallery Ballet and Tap Irish Dancers
1:00pm – Wicked Tinkers
2:00pm – Jimi Sexton
3:00pm – AML Trio
4:00pm – Katie Jane Band
5:00pm – Mass Bands
5:15pm – Wicked Tinkers
Sunday, Oct 6 2024
10:00am – Katie Jane Band
11:00am – AML Trio
12:00pm – Opening Ceremony & Gallery Ballet and Tap Irish Dancers
1:00pm – Wicked Tinkers
2:00pm – Katie Jane Band
3:00pm – AML Trio
4:00pm – Mass Bands
4:15pm – Wicked Tinkers
WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE
Brought to you by Sexton Stringed Instruments
Workshops will take place in the Leslie Lewis Pavilion, no pre-registration required, 45 min-1 hour, times are approximate and subject to change
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024
1:00pm – Fiddle Workshop (BYOF – bring your own fiddle) with Katie Jane from the Katie Jane Band
Sunday, Oct 6, 2024
1:00PM – Bodhrán Workshop (you can bring your own drum, or practice materials will be provided) with Trent Adams from the AML Trio
SCOTCH TASTING SCHEDULE
$Additional add-on charge at time of admission purchase, advance purchase encouraged due to limited seating, day-of may be sold out
Join us for a guided tasting of a variety of Scotch, presented by industry experts from Ardbeg! Purchase of tasting experience does not include festival admission, it is an add-on experience to select when purchasing your admission ticket. 21+ Only, please drink responsibly
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024
2:00pm – Leslie Lewis Pavilion – 2+ hours, times are approximate and subject to change
Sunday, Oct 6, 2024
2:00pm – Leslie Lewis Pavilion – 2+ hours, times are approximate and subject to change
HIGHLAND GAMES SCHEDULE
Times are approximate and subject to change
Saturday, Oct 5th and Sunday, Oct 6, 2024
With the many classes that participate, including the TITAN class, heart and passion is the only requirement, though a healthy dose of brawn doesn’t hurt either! From the well-known caber-tossing, hefting a length of lumber up and away, to the sheaf toss, which may seem like something a pair of Scottish brothers challenged each other to while working hard on a farm, heaving heavy bales over a rising target, there is sure to be an event that will leave you in awe as a spectator!
COMPETITIONS SCHEDULE
Times are approximate and subject to change
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024
10:00am – 2:00pm – Solo Bagpipe and Drum Competition, located in the area to the right after entering main gate
11:00am – 3:00pm – Highland Dance Competition featuring Premier and Pre-Premier Highland dances, Premier Thistle Challenge, Premier and Pre-Premier National dances and Choreography for Pre-Premier & Premier dancers, located behind the Leslie Lewis Pavilion
2:00pm – Pipe Band Competition, located near the festival food court
Sunday, Oct 6, 2024
11:00am – 3:00pm – Highland Dance Competition featuring Premier and Pre-Premier Highland dances, Premier Thistle Challenge, Premier and Pre-Premier National dances and Choreography for Pre-Premier & Premier dancers, located behind the Leslie Lewis Pavilion
KIRKIN’ O’ THE TARTAN
8:00am Sunday, Oct 6th
Join Pastor Bill Wilton at 8am on Sunday, October 6th in the Highland Dance Pavilion. The McMinnville Scottish Festival is proud to host the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan, a tradition rooted in Scottish Heritage, especially among Scots and people of Scottish descent worldwide.
CLAN REPRESENTATIVES
Saturday, Oct 5th and Sunday, Oct 6th
9:00am – Close – Take a stroll down clan alley and visit with dozens of clan representatives who will be happy to help you explore your heritage and family history!
LIVE ANIMAL EXPERIENCES SCHEDULE
Times are approximate and subject to change
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024
10:00am/1:30pm/4:00pm – Sheepherding demonstrations with our friends from Wolston Farms – Check out live sheep-herding demonstrations with expert herding dogs showing off their skills as they maneuver a flock of sheep! Located in Delashmutt Arena (the big red barn)
9:00am – throughout the day – Highland Coo Pets & Pics – Thanks to our friends at Flourishing Homestead, you will be able to pet and snap a pic with a few adorable Highland coos!
Sunday, Oct 6, 2024
10:00am/1:30pm/4:00pm – Sheepherding demonstrations with our friends from Wolston Farms – Check out live sheep-herding demonstrations with expert herding dogs showing off their skills as they maneuver a flock of sheep! Located in Delashmutt Arena (the big red barn)
9:00am – throughout the day – Highland Coo Pets & Pics – Thanks to our friends at Flourishing Homestead, you will be able to pet and snap a pic with a few adorable Highland coos!
12:00pm – throughout the day – Caesar the No Drama Llama will be returning to the festival this year! Caesar will roam around the festival grounds on Sunday afternoon, mingling with fans for hugs and photo ops! We’re so excited to have him join us again, along with his owner Larry, who has Scottish roots!!
BRITISH CAR SHOW
Times are approximate and subject to change
Saturday, Oct 5th
9:00am – throughout the day – Meander through the British car show and see some beautiful classic cars, from original Minis to Rolls-Royce, brought to you by our friends at Portland All British Field Meet!
KIDS’ CORNER
If you have kids, check out the Kids’ Corner by the Main Stage. With arts and crafts, face painting, practicing the “sheep” and “caber” toss, and other fun activities, your tots will have a tater of a time. The Kids’ Corner runs all day, both days (with a few breaks for the volunteers). It’s free and it’s fun!
MEMBERSHIP
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