Event Schedule

• LOCATION: Schwartz Building, StFX Campus
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• COST: $40, $15 for children under 12
• Tickets available to purchase at:
  • Antigonish 5 to $1 Store
  • Antigonish Heritage Museum
  • MacKinnons Pharmacy
  • MacDonald’s Convenience

• LOCATION: Schwartz Building, StFX Campus
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• COST: $40, $15 for children under 12
• Tickets available to purchase at:
  • Antigonish 5 to $1 Store
  • Antigonish Heritage Museum
  • MacKinnons Pharmacy
  • MacDonald’s Convenience

• LOCATION: Schwartz Building, StFX Campus
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• COST: $40, $15 for children under 12
• Tickets available to purchase at:
  • Antigonish 5 to $1 Store
  • Antigonish Heritage Museum
  • MacKinnons Pharmacy
  • MacDonald’s Convenience

• The Fiddler’s Fondo will have distances ranging from 4km to 60km!
• 8:30am – 12:30 pm
• Register by clicking the link below:
• Contact Mark Stewart at MarkStewart@thekeppoch.ca for more info

https://www.thekeppoch.ca/events/the-fiddlers-fondo-keppochs-highland-grand-gravel-event

• Opening of the 161st Antigonish Highland Games Church Service
• St. Ninians Cathedral, 121 St. Ninian Street, Antigonish, NS
• TIME: 10:30 AM

• Private Event – Sponsored by StFX

• St. Ninian Pioneer Cemetery Concert
• 1:00pm
• Admission is free
• Featuring Liam Brophy and Anne Marie Pelly

• LOCATION: St. James United Church
• TIME: 2:30 PM

• LOCATION: Schwartz Building, StFX Campus
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• COST: $40, $15 for children under 12
• Tickets available to purchase at:
  • Antigonish 5 to $1 Store
  • Antigonish Heritage Museum
  • MacKinnons Pharmacy
  • MacDonald’s Convenience

• 7:00pm
• Price: by donation, all proceeds will go to the St. Ninian’s Parish Foundation
• Lineup includes the St. Ninian Cathedral Choir, St. Ninian’s Vocal Group, John Pellerin, Heather MacIsaac, Mary Beth Carty, Tommy MacDonald, and more!

• The “Play Gaelic” Soccer Camp brings together culture, community, and high-performance development in a unique soccer experience for young players in Nova Scotia. Delivered in partnership between Alba Football Alliance, Halifax Wanderers FC, and St. Francis Xavier University Soccer, this 3-day summer camp serves players ages 6-14, combining high-quality coaching with an introduction to the Scottish Gaelic language and culture. Claraich an-dràsta | Sign-Up Now: https://goxgosoccer.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/1693939765
• July 6th, 7th, and 8th
• 9:30am – 1:00pm
• For more information, contact Dylan Lawrence at dylan@tacklebox.ca

• LOCATION: Culloden Memorial Cairn in Knoydart, Nova Scotia
• TIME: 11:00AM
• Meet at the Cairn for 11:00AM for the memorial ceremony remembering the Battle of Culloden

• LOCATION: Heatherton Community Center
• Due to the untimely death of a family member, this event has been cancelled. We appreciate your interest, and look forward to welcoming you in the years to come.

• LOCATION: Main Street, Antigonish
• TIME: 10AM to 2PM
• There will be vendors, food trucks, music and more!
• This event is being organized by the Antigonish Chamber of Commerce, if interested in being a vendor, please contact them!

• LOCATION: Oak Manor Burnside Brewing 
• TIME: 7PM to 9PM
• Drop in on your way back from the Street Fair, order a Toller Light and settle-in for some tunes!

• LOCATION: Coldstream and Oak Manor Ceilidh Tent
• Columbus Field
• TIME – 4:00PM to 6:00PM
• Featuring the Ceilidhmen and many other special guests!

• LOCATION: Antigonish Heritage Museum
• TIME: 7PM
• Lineup coming soon!

• LOCATION: StFX Art Gallery, Mulroney Hall Room 2002
• Starts on July 9th and continues through September 19th
• TIME: Opening Reception – 4:00PM to 6:00PM
• Admission is Free!
• For more information, visit https://www.stfx.ca/art-gallery/upcoming-exhibitions

• 8:00 AM – Gates Open
• 9:00 AM – Tir Nan Og Athletic Activities – Sponsored by AA Munro Insurance
• 12:00 PM – Tir Nan Og Awards & Family Picnic – Sponsored by Kenny’s Pizza

• 6:00 PM – 5 Mile Road Race – Sponsored by BL Environmental, Eastern 2.0 Waste Systems, and Henry’s Napa Autopro
• 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Alba FA vs Halifax Wanderers U21, StFX Field – To celebrate the Antigonish Highland Games through the power of football (soccer), the Halifax Wanderers U21 are hosting Alba FA, a Scottish football organization established to connect, inspire and grow the Gaelic language and culture. Claraich an-dràsta | Sign-Up Now: https://goxgosoccer.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/1693939782
• 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Antigonish Art Fair, Chisholm Park
• 7:30 PM – Official Opening of the 161st Highland Games – Sponsored by Parkland Antigonish
• 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM – Concert Under the Stars, Main Stage – Sponsored by MacLean Forestry & MacDonald Chrysler
  

• 8:30 AM – Highland Dance Pre-Premier Competition (Novice & Intermediate dancers) – Sponsored by Carmie MacInnis Insurance
• 8:30 AM – Elite Mile – Sponsored by Sobeys
• 9:00 AM – Grand Street Parade – STFX to Columbus Field – Sponsored by Sobeys
• 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Highland Brunch – St James Church, from 10 am to 12 pm. Tickets at the door: $15 adults, $8 for kids, toddlers free.
• 10:00 AM – Scottish Heavyweight Events Begin – Pro Women’s, Open Men’s, and Junior Women’s – Sponsored by the Maples
• 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Clans and Culture Tent – Sponsored by MacLeod Group and Antigonish Rentall
• 10:30 AM – Highland Dance – New Scotland Open Championship (Premier Dancers) – Sponsored by Strum Consulting, Decoste Interiors, Downeast Hub LLC, and Admiral Glass and Signs
• 10:30 AM – Solo Piping and Drumming Competitions – Sponsored by Doane Grant Thornton and BFL Canada
• 11:00 AM – Scottish Heavy Event – Heavy Weight for Distance – Sponsored by Claymore Inn and Suites, and Justamere Cafe and Bakery
• 12:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Heavy Hammer – Sponsored by Dexter Nova Alliance and MacGillivray Fuels
• 12:00 PM – Ceilidh Pub Opens – Coldstream and Oak Manor Ceilidh tent – Sponsored by McDonald’s Antigonish and Boston Pizza

• 12:00PM – Official Opening of Clan Day – Sponsored by MacLeod Group and Antigonish Rentall
• 1:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Caber Toss – Sponsored by iA Private Wealth
• 12:45 PM – New Scotland Open Championship resumes (Premier dancers) – Sponsored by Downeast Hub LLC, Decoste Interiors, Strum Consulting, and Admiral Glass and Signs
• 2:00 PM – Nova Scotia Pipe Band Championships – Sponsored by Keltic Motors
• 2:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Weight Over Bar – Sponsored by Parkland Antigonish and Riverside Speedway
• 2.30 PM– Scottish Heavy Event – Sheaf Toss – Sponsored by Antigonish Towing Ltd.
• 2:30 PM – Highland Dance – Mary Dundas Sword Event (Premier dancers under the age of 16) – Sponsored by Brownstone Restaurant
• 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Afternoon Ceilidh – Coldstream and Oak Manor Ceilidh Stage – Sponsored by McDonald’s Antigonish and Boston Pizza
• 5:30 PM-7:30 PM – “Kilts in the Kitchen Pickleball Tournament” – Register here: https://secure.pickleballcanada.org/event/kilts-in-the-kitchen-iv/47028/
• 5:00 PM – Massed Pipe Bands & Awards – Sponsored by Homeward Inns, Harmony Grove, and Microtel and Fion Lounge
• 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM – Ceilidh Pub – Coldstream and Oak Manor Ceilidh Stage – Featuring Beech Hill and Coastline – Sponsored by Coldstream Clear Distillery and Oak Manor (Gates open at 9PM, Show starts at 10PM)
  

• 8:30 AM – Highland Dance Pre-Premier Competition – (Primary & Beginner) – Sponsored by Carmie MacInnis Insurance
• 8:30 AM – Solo Piping & Drumming Competitions – Sponsored by Doane Grant Thornton, Tartan Interiors, and BFL Canada
• 8:30 AM – The Antigonish Highland Games Big Breakfast – St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Center, 2752 Ohio Road East. $14 for adults; $7 for children 12 and under,
• 10:00 AM – Highland Dance – Florence MacMillan Flora Event (Premier dancers from Maritimes) – Sponsored by Steelmac
• 10:00 AM – Sword demonstrations by Niles Fencing Academy
• 10:00 AM – Scottish Heavy Events Resume – Pro Men’s, Masters Men’s, and Junior Men’s – Sponsored by The Maples Retirement Living and East Coast Credit Union
• 10:00 AM – Scottish Heavy Event – Open Stone – Sponsored by Arsenault Monuments and Protocase Incorporated
• 10:00 AM – Junior Scottish Heavy Event Competition – Sponsored by East Coast Credit Union
• 10:00 AM – Tug-Of-War Competition – Sponsored by Nova Construction, Lensflare Photography, and MacDonald & Murphy Inc.
• 10:30 AM – Closing Church Service – St. James United Church, 197 Main St, Antigonish, NS
• 11:00 AM – 3:00PM – Cultural & Arts Workshops – Sponsored by MacLeod Group
  • Gaelic language, Milling Frolic, Drumming & Step Dance/Square Sets
• 11:00 AM – Highland Heart Open Premiership (Premier dancers) – Sponsored by Antigonish Farmers Mutual Insurance
• 11:00 AM – Scottish Heavy Event – Light Weight for Distance – Sponsored by Whiddens Campground and Cottages
• 12:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Light Hammer – Sponsored by Roberton’s Napa Autoparts and Canadian Tire Antigonish

• 12:00 PM – Tug of War Resumes – Sponsored by Nova Construction, Lensflare Photography, MacDonald & Murphy Inc., Arisaig Fisheries, and North Bay Fisheries Co-op, 
• 12:45 PM – Highland Heart Open Premiership resumes (Premier dancers) – Sponsored by Antigonish Farmers Mutual Insurance
• 1:00 PM – Scottish Heavy Event – Challenge Caber Toss – Sponsored by Trendy’s Clothing and Trendy’s Shoes
• 1:30 PM – Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Championships – Sponsored by Keltic Motors and Doane Grant Thornton
• 3:00 PM – Tug-Of-War Competition finals – Sponsored by Nova Construction, Lensflare Photography, and MacDonald & Murphy Inc.
• 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Closing Ceilidh – Licensed Event – Coldstream and Oak Manor Ceilidh Stage – Featuring Richard Wood! – Sponsored by Highcrest Enterprises Ltd.
• 4:30 PM – Massed Pipe Bands & Awards – Sponsored by Eastern Auto/OK Tire, Homeward Inns, and Microtel/Fion Lounge