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A BIG THANK YOU
to all those attending, volunteering and participating in the
2007 All Things Scottish CelticFest on September 22nd!
  It was a great day!

ON THE STAGE

 STAGE SCHEDULE

Entertainment from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. can be heard and seen on the stage as you browse the shops, visit with Clan Representatives or watch the Highland Games

Master of Ceremonies - Scott Haney
11:00-11:25 am    Celtic Harpists, Kristen Maahs & Barb Evenson
11:25-11:50 am    Blackhawk Pipes & Drums
11:50-12:20 pm    Celtic Harpists, Kristen Maahs & Barb Evenson    
12:20-12:40 pm    Orckes & Trolls
12:40- 1:00 pm     Stapleton School of Highland Dance     
 1:00 - 2:00 pm     GRAND MARCH
                                     PARADE OF THE PIPERS, MARCH OF THE CLANS
                                        Black Hawk Pipes & Drums, HAGGIS Singers,
                                        Scottish American Military Society.
                           KNOBBLY KNEES CONTEST
                           Scholarship / Grant Presentation   
 2:00-2:10 pm       Jim Jenkins, piper 14 (1414 
 2:10-2:40 pm       Maolisa Irish Step Dancers      
 2:40-3:10 pm       Robert Ballantyne, guitar/vocals 
 3:10-3:40 pm       Orckes & Trolls       
 3:40-4:10 pm       Black Hawk Pipes & Drums
 4:10-4:20 pm       Glenn Chatfield, Piper
 4:20-5:45 pm       Wylde Nept       
 5:45-6:00 pm       Closing Ceremonies

CELTIC MUSIC

Wylde Nept  is more than just another band with a satchel full of Irish songs. It is a cast of colorful characters that specialize in charging up a crowd with raucous pub tunes from all over the Celtic and sea-faring world. Wylde Nept has always made each show more of an event than a concert, drawing the audience into the music and making the crowd part of the entertainment.  In addition to playing the traditional music of the Celtic lands, Wylde Nept plays their own original songs in the Celtic style, and has released three albums. www.wyldenept.com OR www.myspace.com/wyldenept

Orckes & Trolles  is a vocal and instrumental music group that specializes in Medieval, Renaissance, and Celtic songs.  Their music can best be described as "alternative madrigal," mixing madcap stage antics with vocal and instrumental music. The group has released 2 CD recordings.  Visit their web site at http://members.aol.com/orckes/

Celtic Harpists  Barb Evenson and Kristin Maahs have been a performing duo on the celtic harps for the last three years. They attended the Cairde na Cruite harp school in Termonfeckin, Ireland in 2005. They perform regularly at the Irish Jam session at Java Joe's in Des Moines and Dublin Bay in Ames. Barb is a music teacher in the Ames Public Schools and is an accomplished pianist performing with the Ames Choral Society and Good Company: A  Women's Choral Ensemble.  Kristin is a freelance harpist who performs on concert harp as well as celtic harp. Kristin has played with many groups including the Des Moines Metro Opera, the Chieftains, and the Odyssey Trio.

Robert Ballantyne - An eastern Iowa area performer, Robert weaves a magical sound with voice and guitar.

PIPERS

  
The Black Hawk Pipes & Drums has been performing in the Quad Cities area since 2000.  Through hard work and dedication of its members, the band fields 12 core pipers, 4 sides, and a bass, performing in approximately 10-12 parades and 2-3 concerts a year. It is currently is a non-competitive, performance band, that strives for excellence in musicianship in the tunes they play.  www.blackhawkpipeband.com

Glenn Chatfield   Now living in North Liberty, Glenn began piping in January 1983 with the Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums of Warrenville, IL, performing with them for 13 years until moving to Iowa.  Since then Glenn has played solo and can often be found performing with Maolisa Irish Step Dancers.

 

 

 

Jim Jenkins - HAGGIS member and piper, will perform and perhaps give us a song or two.

DANCERS

  

Stapleton School of Highland Dance from Iowa City performs Highland and National Scottish dances. Instructor Anne Stapleton has taught Scottish dance for over 20 years.

Maolisa is an Irish Step Dance troupe, founded in 2004, that has performed widely in eastern Iowa.  Instructor is Kaleena Munson.  The troupe also features musicians.  (Maolisa is pronounced "mail isa", which is Celtic for "Follower of Jesus Christ")  www.maolisa.com/

KNOBBLY KNEE CONTEST
Open to men (or boys) in Kilts - a kilted man is chosen and crowned King of the Knobbly Knees in a hilarious "feeling" ceremony performed by the women of HAGGIS. 

The 2007 Knobbly Knees King is Lew Boyd from Chicago. 
Below, he shows off his winning knee and his prize.

ON THE GROUNDS

HIGHLAND GAMES

Athletes!  Click for the Entry Form
 (.pdf format - may be printed)

2007 Highland Games Results

Games start at 9:30 a.m. for competitors
and continue throughout the day

Free haggis, brats, chips, & fruit will be
available to Games participants. 

 Amateur Athletic Competition
1). Braemar Stone Throw
2). Open Stone Throw
3). 56-lb weight for distance
4). 28-lb weight for distance
5). Caber Toss
6). Sheaf Toss                    
7). 56-lb weight for height
8). Two-handed Open Throw. Three divisions:
     60 lb for men; 50 lb for masters; 40 lb for women 

CLANS

Visit with Clan representatives and learn about the clan system, Scottish history and genealogy.  The following clans will be present:

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

PASSPORTS - Children pick up their passports from the Information Tent and have them signed by clan reps, pipers, dancers, and festival participants, learning about Scottish culture as they go.  The passport is turned in for a prize at the School House.

ACTIVITIES & GAMES FOR CHILDREN

SCHOOLHOUSE - Opens at 11 a.m.  A place for "quiet time", coloring Scottish pictures.  Turn in your Passports here for a prize! 

SCOTTISH FOOD

Be SURE to stop by for some delicious Scottish foods!

     SCOTTISH KITCHEN - Bangers, hotdogs and chips, sampler plate of haggis, tatties & neeps, and more!

     TEA TENT - meat pie and beans, scotch shortbread, angel cakes, scones and jam, and other goodies!

VENDORS

Visit the many vendors to stock up on your favorite British food, tartan clothing, knit goods, Celtic jewelry or find your family Coat of Arms!  Check out the vendors' web sites ahead of time to see the wide variety of goods offered and plan ahead!

YORKSHIRE ROSE, Dubuque, IA - Scottish and British imports of all sorts; large variety of tinned goods, teas & sweeties; beautiful hand knit sweaters and woolen goods; teapots, tea cups, CD's

SWORDS & MORE   Knives, swords and weaponry.

CELTIC HOME & HEARTH, Richmond, IL- Celtic Home & Hearth offers unique selections of Celtic and Renaissance inspired and imported items all specially chosen for their quality and appeal.  jewelry, books, crystal, cloaks & capes, linens, rugs, taste treats. See their web site for a full listing of items.

CELTIC TRADITION - Clive, IA,  Variety of Irish, Welsh and Scottish gifts and apparel. Celtic t-shirts designed by Welsh artist Jen Delyth.

CELTIC CLANS & FAMILIES, Maquoketa, IA

DAY DREAM ART, Rock Island, IL

COURSE AND CASTLES -- Davenport, IA, Oil paintings, prints, and small chests decorated with Scottish and Irish scenes and castles.

ALSO ON THE GROUNDS

SPINNING BY GRACE - Grace Newby is a weaver by avocation. She will have a spinning wheel set up on the grounds to demonstrate.

HAGGIS ARAN KNITTERS - Members of our club demonstrate knitting

KSDS - A non-profit organization dedicated to the training and placement of assistance dogs to individuals with disabilities, provided at no cost. Hosted by Rosemary Willson  from Shellrock, Iowa. web site

SCOTTISH AMERICAN MILITARY SOCIETY

 S.A.M.S. will have information about the organization available & will serve as honor guard for the Grand March.