HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 01 19 Scottish Festival and Highland Games Friday Evening Events Meeting Agenda
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone: (407) 327-1800
Fax: (407) 327-4753
Website: www.winterspringsfl.org
AGENDA
2007 30TH ANNUAL CENTRAL FLORIDA SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AND
HIGHLAND GAMES
FRIDAY EVENING EVENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19,2007 - 5:00 P.M.
HILTON ORLANDO/ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
350 NORTH LAKE BOULEVARD
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE
MAYOR AND/OR ONE (1) OR MORE
MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COMMISSION AND/OR MEMBERS
OF ANY OF THE CITY'S ADVISORY
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES MAY
BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THIS
MEETING, AND MAY PARTICIPATE
IN DISCUSSIONS.
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WhiskeY Tasting
5:00pm - 6:30pm, Host Hotel
An industry expert will lead the tasting and
discuss how whisky is made and, specifically,
what makes Scotch Whisky so unique.
Piobahteachb Competition
6:00 -1 0:00pm, Host Hotel Hospitality Suite
Piobaireachd is an ancient form of bagpipe
music, some say invented and perfected by
the MacCrimmons who were the hereditary
pipers to the chiefs of Clan MacLeod. Some
think it is the truest form of music for the
bagpipes.
SponsoR)s Reception
7:00 - 8:30pm, Host Hotel Ballroom
This is our opportunity to honor the folks who
make it all possible. This is a formal affair with
many decked out in their Highland finery.
Pub Night
8:30 - midnight, Host Hotel Ballroom
The name speaks for itself. Enjoy an evening
of live entertainment, laughter and sing-a-
longs. Slainte!
Scottish CountR(Y Dancing
9:00 -11:30 pm, Host Hotel
Bring your ghillies and a spirit of fun for
an evening of authentic Scottish country
dancing. You'll see where many of the early
American folk dances came from. This is the
night to practice for the Country Dance Ball
on Saturday night.
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CentRal FloRiba
Scottish Highlanb Games
8:30am - 5:00pm (rain or shine)
Central Winds Park, Winter Springs, FL
7:00am to 8:00am: Clans and vendors do
their last minute unloading and setup. All cars
must be off the field by 8:00 am SHARP!
8:30am to close: Highland Athletics,
Highland Dance competition. Pipe band and
individual competition Entertainers and Pipe
bands will perform throughout the day.
Welcoming CeRemonies
12 noon at the Main Field
You won't want to miss this! Thrill to skirl
of the pipes and the beat of the drums as
the Massed Pipe bands officially open the
Games at the head of the impressive Parade
of Tartans. Clan members shout ancient war
cries as they enter the field of the now friendly
competition. Be sure to visit all the clan tents
and many Scottish vendors throughout the day!
ConceRt b(Y the Simon
FRaSeR UniveRsit(Y Pipe Ban~
6:00pm at Metro Church
1491 E. SR 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708
$35 at the door, $25.00 in advance, $20
student (with ID - no exceptions). Student
price is not available in advance.
CountR(Y Dance Ball
8:00 -1 1:30pm, Host Hotel
This is what you were practicing for! The
perfect end to a spectacular weekend.
The Cenibh
7:30 - till...?, Host Hotel
Top off Games Day with a free-for-all
atmosphere of dancin', singin' an' carryin' on.