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Clanjamfry: A Scottish Festival
Schedule of Events
All events will take place rain or shine...
Friday evening, September 19
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM--Sponsor and Clan Reception. A reception for all our friends who make
Clanjamfry possible, the sponsors and clan representatives, and catered by A Catered Affair. At the
Crain Reception Hall, Bryan Student Life Center, Rhodes College. Invitation only.
- 8:00 - 9:30 PM--Ceilidh. (Pronounced "KAY-lee.") A grand, exciting Scottish talent show, featuring Scottish bands, singing, dancing, and
audience participation (if you wish). MacCallum Ballroom, Bryan Student Life Center, Rhodes College.
- Tickets:
- General Admission--$3
Saturday, September 20
- 9:30 AM--Clanjamfry 5K Run. A 5K Run/Walk through beautiful Overton Park. Prizes are given
for top finishers in
all age categories, plus overall, masters, senior masters, and runners in kilts! A piper will pipe runners
and walkers to the starting line! Sanctioned by the MRTC and RRCA. For more infomation on the 5K
Run, to view great photos of last year's run, or
to register, please go to the Clanjamfry 5K Run page.
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM--Faire. A whole day of fun, games, music, and dancing! Activities include
Scottish vendors, food (local and Scottish), a children's area, contests and games for older youth and adults,
sheep herding demos, Scottish Clans and societies in full regalia, a Bonniest Knees contest, a Parade of Clans,
bagpipes, undomesticated sheep (!!),
Scottish Games demos, a Heritage Tent, and more bagpipes. Also, during the Faire, Clanjamfry will host music and
dance venues with performances held throughout the day, plus a Highland
dance competition and for the first time - bagpipe and drum solo competitions!
- Music Stage Schedule:
- 10:45-10:45 AM--Kula
- 10:45-11:15 AM--5K Run Awards
- 11:15-12:00 AM--Kula
- 12:00-12:30 PM--Opening Ceremonies
- 12:30-01:15 PM--Hooligans
- 01:30-02:15 PM--Border Collies
- 02:15-02:30 PM--Presentations: Honored Clan, Bonniest Knees
- 02:30-03:15 PM--Border Collies
- 03:30-04:30 PM--Hooligans
- 04:30-05:00 PM--Closing Ceremonies
For more information on performers on the Music Stage and Special Music Events, please go to the
Music page. For more information on performances and competition on the Dance Stage, please go to the
Dance page. Ticket prices for the Faire on Saturday are:
- Faire Tickets:
- General Admission--$5
- Senior Citizen--$4
- Student (with ID)--$2
- Military (in uniform or with ID) and family--$2 per person
- Children, age 5 thru 12--$2
- Children, age 4 and under--free
Saturday evening, September 20
- 7:00 - 9:00 PM--Evening Concert. A musical concert produced by Clanjamfry
featuring the legendary band from Scotland Old Blind Dogs. For more information on Old Blind Dogs and
the concert, and to reserive your tickets, please go to the
Music page.
- Tickets:
- General Admission--$20
Sunday, September 21
- 11:00--Kirkin' of the Tartans church service. A service honoring the Scottish clans of our
ancestors, held in the sanctuary of Evergreen. The Kirkin' is a colorful and spiritually rich service in which
we commemmorate the Scottish heritage of our families, our nation, and the Presbyterian Church. This service
has become very meaningful to the friends and community of Evergreen, and is a wonderful finale to the
festival. For more information on the Kirkin' service, please go to the
Kirkin' of the Tartans page All are welcome!!
- Noon--Dinner on the Grounds A good ol' Southern Sunday dinner prepared and hosted by the members
of Evergreen Presbyterian Church. It takes place on the grounds of the church and begins immediately
upon the close of the Kirkin'. Everything you love to eat but probably haven't had in a while, and plenty
of it. All who attend the Kirkin' are welcome, and it won't cost you a dime!
See you at Clanjamfry!!!
| Photograph by Dale Lozier. |
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Background tartan is Sinclair Hunting (TS889). |
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