Thank you City of Orillia! #ThankYouThursday For 45 years the #cityoforillia has been a partner and supporter of the Orillia Scottish Festival. The festival has been a repeated beneficiary of the City of Orillia Cultural Festivals and Events Grant Program and city staff – from city hall to employees in the park – have workedContinue Reading
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Welcoming Rama Police Service Ceremonial Drum as part of Opening Ceremonies
We respectfully acknowledge that we are gathering on the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, a member of the Chippewa Tri-Council and Three Fires Confederacy, that continues to be home to many diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples. These lands are covered by the Williams Treaties and Upper CanadaContinue Reading Welcoming Rama Police Service Ceremonial Drum as part of Opening Ceremonies
Ceilidh tickets released for 2023
Proudly sponsored by the Orillia Terriers Junior C Hockey Club The 45th Orillia Scottish Festival kicks off with a ceilidh Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Orillia Legion Branch #34. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event starts at 7 pm. Get ready for some toe-tapping, singing, dancing, and laughter with the band StrangeContinue Reading Ceilidh tickets released for 2023
We are looking for volunteers like you!
It takes time and whole lot of hands to create a memorable and successful festival! We are in need of volunteers to assist with planning the festival and assistance July 14, 15, 16, 2023 for a variety of activities. If you would like to work with a committee of passionate, fun-loving, hard-working individuals, we wouldContinue Reading We are looking for volunteers like you!
Tartan Day Event
Join us on TARTAN DAY April 6th, 2023 Make plans to join the Orillia Scottish Festival Committee on April 6 as we return to Quayle’s Brewery to celebrate Tartan Day. The Brewery opens at noon. Live music from Patrick and Martin, 50/50 tickets, and more starting at 5pm. Scottish Ale and food are available for purchase.***OPEN TO ALL ANDContinue Reading Tartan Day Event
2023 Vendor registration forms are now available!
Och aye, the Orillia Scottish Festival Committee is currently making plans for the festival July 14-16, 2023. This year’s applications are open and we will be accepting applications for community organisation, market and food vendors up to April 30th by 4 pm. Following that date, the committee will jury the applications and then be inContinue Reading 2023 Vendor registration forms are now available!
Access the Orillia Scottish Festival Schedule on Tripvia Tours App!
New this year! Download the Tripvia Tours app and have all details of the Orillia Scottish Festival at your fingertips! Maps, performance times, vendor details, etc. all can be found on the free tour in Tripvia Tours. Instructions: Download the app, select Tours, select Canada, select Ontario, select Orillia Scottish Festival. Download the Apple version:Continue Reading Access the Orillia Scottish Festival Schedule on Tripvia Tours App!
Come kick up your heels at a Ceilidh!
Celebrate the return of our Annual Orillia Scottish Festival. Make plans and get tickets early for Friday July 15, 2022 at the Orillia Legion Branch #34 as we kick off this year’s festival in a grand fashion with the band Strange Potatoes, dancing, jokes, camaraderie, and a light lunch for the evening to cap off day 1 of theContinue Reading Come kick up your heels at a Ceilidh!
Volunteers Needed
Orillia Scottish Festival Committee is looking for volunteers to help throughout the weekend of July 15, 16, 17, 2022. Navigate to the Volunteer menu and complete an application. The Orillia Scottish Festival Committee endeavors to create an environment that is positive for our volunteers and all patrons. The Festival is celebrating its 44th year becauseContinue Reading Volunteers Needed
Orillia Tartan Day Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 Join the Orillia Scottish Festival as we head to Quayle’s Brewery to celebrate Tartan Day. This fun, Tartan Day Celebration will be held inside and outside on their large patio with live music, trivia, fire pits, and Quayle’s Blarney Stone beer! And you might hear the Quizmaster shout a few “SOCIABLES”Continue Reading Orillia Tartan Day Fundraiser