FERGUS – This past weekend, the Fergus Scottish Festival delighted attendees with its 79th annual celebration, showcasing the rich tapestry of Scottish culture in a vibrant display of heritage, athleticism, and community spirit. From August 9th to 11th, the Festival grounds buzzed with excitement as thousands of visitors immersed themselves in a weekend filled with heavy events, Highland dance, music, and more.
The Festival also showcased an impressive array of attractions including clan displays, delicious Scottish fare, and fine whiskies from local distillers. The event hosted 50 Clans, 300+ athletes, 150 vendors and saw great attendance, with 23,000 visitors immersing themselves in the weekend’s festivities, which included standout moments such as the Professional Heavy Events Competition, the featured guest events with actors Maria Doyle Kennedy and Duncan Lacroix, and the Tattoo’d in Tradition ceremony.
“We’re thrilled with the entire weekend including attendance given the very Scottish weather,” say executive director, Elizabeth Bender. “Although it had a minor impact, it did not deter guests from joining the festivities. We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers, partners, sponsors, and everyone who attended, for making the 79th Fergus Scottish Festival another success.” She adds, “Stay tuned for exciting announcements coming for the 80th
anniversary next year”.
Amidst all the busyness of this year’s event, the Fergus Scottish Festival team is already deep into planning for their 80th anniversary next year. Save the date for August 8-10, 2025 for a magical experience celebrating 80
years of heritage, music, athletics, education, and all things Scottish.
Further details and news is available on the Fergus Scottish Festival website at fergusscottishfestival.com
